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Can anyone stop Ontario's Greenbelt land swap from going ahead? Here's what we know;

Can anyone stop Ontario's Greenbelt land swap from going ahead? Here's what we know

August 11 , 2023 • 04:00 AM EDT

Potential court challenges to the Doug Ford government's Greenbelt policies are up in the air until either the government or developers move to start construction. That's why advocates say it's up to residents and other levels of government to get involved while other authority figures probe the government's decision further.

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Maui residents had little warning of fires that killed at least 55;

Maui residents had little warning of fires that killed at least 55

August 11 , 2023 • 06:13 AM EDT

Maui residents who made desperate escapes from oncoming flames, some on foot, asked why Hawaii's famous emergency warning system didn't alert them as fires raced toward their homes.

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Firefighters battling 'out of control' industrial fire in Etobicoke; A five-alarm fire raged out of control at an industrial site in Etobicoke Friday\.

Firefighters battling 'out of control' industrial fire in Etobicoke

August 11 , 2023 • 06:31 AM EDT

Toronto firefighters battled an "out of control" blaze at an industrial site in north Etobicoke Friday that ignited several explosions.

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50 years after the birth of hip-hop, success is still a struggle in Canada's scene; One of Canada's early hip-hop successes, Dream Warriors, perform during the Juno Awards in Edmonton on Monday, March 13, 2023\. Despite their success, musicians and industry experts say that the genre has thrived only in spite of systemic neglect and lack of infrastructure\.

50 years after the birth of hip-hop, success is still a struggle in Canada's scene

August 11 , 2023 • 04:00 AM EDT

On hip-hop's 50th anniversary, Canadian artists say they still have to battle for recognition and support. Industry experts say it’s part of a longstanding disregard for the talent and success of Canadian musicians.

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She went to Germany for a new brain cancer treatment. She wonders why she had to learn about it online; Aisha Uduman has surpassed her initial 11-month life expectancy\. For now she says she's focused on continuing her treatment and tackling her bucket list\.

She went to Germany for a new brain cancer treatment. She wonders why she had to learn about it online

August 11 , 2023 • 04:00 AM EDT

Aisha Uduman, her family and some experts say patients in Canada should be made aware of novel or experimental treatments available outside the country, so they can make the decision themselves on whether to take the risk.

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Housing might not be Trudeau's sole responsibility, but it's his problem; Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday Hamilton is getting "close to \$45 million" for four housing projects in the city\.  

August 11 , 2023 • 04:00 AM EDT

Housing might not be Trudeau's sole responsibility, but it's his problem

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More cities offering loans to cover upfront cost of heat pumps, solar; Julian Boyle, president of PACE Atlantic said more than half of solar homeowners are expressing interest in getting backup batteries versus a generator\.  

August 11 , 2023 • 04:00 AM EDT

More cities offering loans to cover upfront cost of heat pumps, solar

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Another heat wave is coming to B.C. It's time to plan how you're going to stay cool, officials say;  

August 10 , 2023 • 02:00 PM EDT

Another heat wave is coming to B.C. It's time to plan how you're going to stay cool, officials say

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B.C. Supreme Court rejects class action lawsuit over Lytton fire damages; The remains of a pool after a wildfire destroyed it\.  

August 10 , 2023 • 11:18 PM EDT

B.C. Supreme Court rejects class action lawsuit over Lytton fire damages

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Ottawa streets 'became canals' as thunderstorm brought flooding, power outages; A car submerged on Kilborn Avenue, Aug\. 10, 2023\.  

August 10 , 2023 • 02:00 PM EDT

Ottawa streets 'became canals' as thunderstorm brought flooding, power outages

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August 10 , 2023 • 06:00 AM EDT

Family ditches electric truck on drive from Winnipeg to Chicago after charging troubles

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August 10 , 2023 • 05:00 AM EDT

Hundreds of international students scrambling after Ontario college revokes acceptance letters

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August 10 , 2023 • 04:00 AM EDT

This weekend's Perseid meteor shower is 'worth staying up for'

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August 10 , 2023 • 07:01 PM EDT

Canadian government probing allegations Poland wanted to surveil former Alberta cabinet minister

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August 10 , 2023 • 05:37 PM EDT

No joke: Satirical websites get caught up in Meta's quest to block news in Canada

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