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Some rape crisis centres report spike in calls since start of Hockey Canada sexual assault trial

June 4 , 2025 at 05:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Some rape crisis centres report they've been receiving many more calls since the start of the trial for five former world junior hockey players accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a London, Ont., hotel room in 2018.

As thousands run from Sask. wildfires, these people are rushing to fight them

June 4 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Saskatchewan has faced significant losses due to the unpredictability of this wildfire season, said Cliff Buettner, adding that the speed and intensity of the fires have not given communities much time to react.

Two Canadian UNESCO Geoparks cautioned to make improvements or risk losing status

June 4 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

UNESCO Global Geoparks are distinct regions with internationally important geology that tells the story of earth's history. UNESCO revalidates geoparks every four years, and three of the five in Canada — among only 229 on the planet — have been told they need to improve.

From Hamilton to Edmonton: Ice from NHL players' hometowns used to resurface rink for Stanley Cup final

June 4 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Rogers took ice from Canadian rinks with connections to Edmonton Oilers players and used it to resurface the ice at Rogers Place Arena in Edmonton, where the Stanley Cup final begins Wednesday.

German, Norwegian officials urge Canada to join 'familiar family' in buying new submarines

June 4 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Competition for Canada's multibillion-dollar submarine program is heating up and remarks from the Germans and Norweigans come weeks after two South Korean shipyards submitted a detailed, unsolicited proposal.

June 3 , 2025 at 08:24:12 p.m. EDT • :

ABOUT THAT | Inside Ukraine's secret deep strike against Russian bombers

June 4 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Doubled tariffs raise concerns Canadian steel could be shut out of U.S., but some companies say they'll adjust

June 4 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Life is 'better after solar': Harnessing sunlight gives India's salt farmers freedom and profit

June 4 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Canadian schools urged to buy local, but some supplies aren't available nearby

June 3 , 2025 at 01:23:03 p.m. EDT • :

Court OK's Hudson's Bay selling trademarks, like iconic stripes, to Canadian Tire

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