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Is mass timber the next big thing in cheaper, greener construction? More provinces are saying yes;

Is mass timber the next big thing in cheaper, greener construction? More provinces are saying yes

May 29 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Interest is growing in mass-timber construction and new manufacturing facilities are popping up all over Canada. Proponents say the material is more sustainable and faster to work with than concrete and steel, but some builders and climate experts are skeptical.

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'Predatory monopoly': Canadian North, feds criticized over new baggage fees; Canadian North's Boeing 737-400 aircraft takes off from Iqaluit on March 3, 2024\.

'Predatory monopoly': Canadian North, feds criticized over new baggage fees

May 29 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Two weeks ago, the airline unveiled sweeping changes and increased costs. While passengers still receive their first bag for free, the cost of a second bag on the lowest ticket fare has jumped by 50 per cent, and the cost of an overweight bag (anything over 51 pounds) has tripled on all fare types.

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5% of women at military colleges report being sexually attacked;

5% of women at military colleges report being sexually attacked

May 29 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Five per cent of women attending Canadian military colleges surveyed in 2023 said they were sexually attacked during the previous 12 months by being threatened, held down or hurt and forced into unwanted sexual acts, according to survey results obtained by CBC News.

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Ontario court throws out request by Hamilton MPP Sarah Jama to overturn Ford government's censorship of her; Independent MPP Sarah Jama speaks to media at Queen's Park in Toronto on Monday, May 6, 2024\.

Ontario court throws out request by Hamilton MPP Sarah Jama to overturn Ford government's censorship of her

May 29 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Now an Independent MPP, Sarah Jama is not allowed to speak in the Legislative Assembly. The censorship by Premier Doug Ford's government came after Jama posted statements in support of Palestinians after Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.

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Victoria mortgage broker ran Ponzi scheme, trustee finds; Greg Martel gave investors assurances the money owed was coming during an online meeting in early 2023\.

Victoria mortgage broker ran Ponzi scheme, trustee finds

May 28 , 2024 at 08:14:10 p.m. EDT • :

At least 930 creditors have filed claims against Greg Martel amounting to $317 million.

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WATCH | How a Yukon farmer handled a risky cow birth with no vet nearby; A cow gives birth  

May 28 , 2024 at 05:12:23 p.m. EDT • :

WATCH | How a Yukon farmer handled a risky cow birth with no vet nearby

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Intelligence watchdog calls out panel for failing to sound alarm on election interference;  

May 29 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Intelligence watchdog calls out panel for failing to sound alarm on election interference

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Missing mother of 2 found dead near Dawson Creek, B.C.; Renee Didier \(Supernant\) is described as an Indigenous woman, 5'10" \(177 centimetres\), 120 lbs \(54 kg\) with brown hair and brown eyes\. She was last seen on surveillance footage at a Dawson Creek, B\.C\. gas station on Dec\. 3, 2023\.  

May 28 , 2024 at 09:29:19 p.m. EDT • :

Missing mother of 2 found dead near Dawson Creek, B.C.

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Insurance claims, financial losses take toll on N.S. wildfire victims; Peter and Reilly Walsh are shown by the concrete foundation and construction materials at their Westwood Hills, Upper Tantallon property which is now being rebuilt after the wildfire that started May 28, 2023\.  

May 29 , 2024 at 05:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Insurance claims, financial losses take toll on N.S. wildfire victims

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Speaker Fergus survives attempted ouster with support of Liberals, NDP;  

May 28 , 2024 at 03:57:16 p.m. EDT • :

Speaker Fergus survives attempted ouster with support of Liberals, NDP

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May 28 , 2024 at 05:27:26 p.m. EDT • :

Suspended Vancouver lawyer ordered to pay neighbour $30K for time spent dealing with pseudo-legal lawsuit

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May 28 , 2024 at 04:35:21 p.m. EDT • :

Man known for 23 years as Conception Bay John Doe identified as a Cuban in Canada on a tourist visa

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May 28 , 2024 at 04:31:23 p.m. EDT • :

Google research shows the fast rise of AI-generated misinformation

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May 28 , 2024 at 07:19:03 p.m. EDT • :

Seal hunt advocate claims vindication, as Senate committee urges help for industry

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May 28 , 2024 at 09:05:18 a.m. EDT • :

Israeli troops push forward in Rafah, denying that more shelling killed 21 people

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