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Around 70 Canadians stuck in Gaza, government officials say

OTTAWA — Around 70 Canadians are stuck in the Gaza Strip and have asked for help, federal government officials said Wednesday, but the Canadian government has no way of reaching them without a humanitarian corridor.

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TSX posts Wednesday gain despite lower price of oil, while U.S. markets also rise

TORONTO — Strength in the utilities, telecommunications and financial sectors helped lift Canada's main stock index higher Wednesday, while U.S. stock markets also rose despite a stronger-than-expected report on wholesale inflation.

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Ontario NDP legislator apologizes for, but doesn't retract, Middle East statement

TORONTO — A New Democrat member of Ontario's provincial parliament apologized Wednesday for a statement she made about the conflict between Israel and Hamas though she did not retract it, as publicly demanded by NDP Leader Marit Stiles.

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Practice makes perfect for Raptors during nine-day break between pre-season games

TORONTO — More than a week away from live games is helping the Toronto Raptors understand the offensive and defensive schemes being introduced by new head coach Darko Rajakovic.

Oct 11, 2023 2:31 PM Read more >

Ontario seizes 95 raccoons from rehab facility, organization says no wrongdoing

Ontario has seized nearly 100 raccoons from a rehab facility that is facing allegations it violated the provincial wildlife conservation act, but the animal welfare organization says it has done nothing wrong.

Oct 11, 2023 2:15 PM Read more >

Nova Scotia plans community of 'tiny homes' to give unhoused people a place to live

HALIFAX — The government in Nova Scotia is planning an experimental community of so-called tiny homes to house people in Halifax with nowhere to live, according to a news release Wednesday.

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Sarah Bernstein, Eleanor Catton shortlisted for Scotiabank Giller Prize

TORONTO — Sarah Bernstein's absurdist novel "Study for Obedience" nabbed a spot on another short list Wednesday — this time for the $100,000 Scotiabank Giller Prize.

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Reading disabilities are a human rights issue — Saskatchewan joins calls to address barriers

This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site.

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N.S. judge says her rights were violated when chief judge asked about vaccine status

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia judge is suing the provincial court and its former chief judge, alleging her rights to judicial independence and medical privacy were violated when she was pressured to reveal her COVID-19 vaccination status.

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Edmonton Elks to close upper bowl at Commonwealth for 2024 CFL season

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks say the upper bowl at Commonwealth Stadium will be closed for the 2024 CFL season. The Elks say the move is aimed at improving the atmosphere at the outdoor stadium.

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