Longtime legendary coach and CBC track and field commentator Geoff Gowan passed away Friday in Halifax at the age of 83. The member of the Order of Canada died after a long battle with Parkinson’s
School gardens plant seeds for healthy eating
School gardens across Canada are cultivating healthy eating habits in students of all ages.
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Cheaper gas pushes inflation lower
Canada’s annual inflation rate fell sharply in April, from 1.0 per cent the previous month to 0.4 per cent, largely on the back of lower gasoline prices
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Hamilton wants food allergy injectors in every restaurant
Hamilton wants to be the first city in Canada to have auto-injectors or Epipens for children with allergies at every food outlet.
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Bank of Canada unveils new $5 and $10 polymer banknotes
The Bank of Canada has unveiled the latest bills in its new polymer note series, the $5 and $10 denominations, a move that comes as it highlights progress made in the fight against counterfeit currency.
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Abdicating Dutch queen was a wartime Ottawa schoolgirl
Dutch Queen Beatrix, who abdicates tomorrow in favour of her son Willem-Alexander, spent part of her childhood in Ottawa, helping forge a tie that has lasted between Canada and the Netherlands.
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Cape Breton children inspire stem cell donation drive
An event planned to help two Cape Breton children with blood disorders drove 121 people to add their names to Canada’s stem cell registry Saturday.
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Duke of Edinburgh arrives in Canada on threeday visit ITV News
The Duke of Edinburgh pictured during a speech at London Zoo in March. Credit: Matt CrossickMatt CrossickEmpics Entertainment. The Duke of Edinburgh has arrived in Canada where he will present a regim
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Inflatable gates can buoy lake levels, U.S., Canada told
Just a few months after Lakes Michigan and Huron dropped to record lows, a commission is recommending that the U.S. and Canada investigate structural options as a way to help restore water levels.
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Canada tried to deport terror suspect Raed Jaser CBC.ca
CBC News has confirmed that Canada tried nine years ago to deport Raed Jaser, one of the two men accused in the Via Rail terror plot, but authorities didnt proceed and later granted him permanent resi
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