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It’s been two years since 91-year-old Vera Wilson was found dead just steps outside her Brantford, Ont., retirement home in freezing temperatures. Wilson’s family has been questioning the circumstances surrounding her death, and how to prevent similar incidents — as this is not the first of its kind in Canada. …

Questions are emerging about whether one retail chain in Canada’s North is unfairly profiting from food inflation, a joint investigation by CBC’s The Fifth Estate and APTN Investigates has found. An ex-employee of the North West Company is questioning pricing increases that she says she found hard to justify. North …

With the wildfire season in Alberta officially underway, some communities are already preparing for the firefight. Drayton Valley/Brazeau County fire department hosting information sessions. With the wildfire season in Alberta officially underway, some communities are already preparing for the firefight. The fire department in Drayton Valley/Brazeau County is hosting information …

The Woodbridge branch of the Royal Canadian Legion has been shut down by the national body for an unusual reason: It had been infiltrated by outlaw motorcycle gang members. The decision by the Legion’s national executive was delivered in a letter to members of Branch 414, also known as the …

Four men are in hospital in serious condition after multiple rounds were fired during an early-morning shooting in a residential neighbourhood of White Rock, B.C. White Rock RCMP Const. Chantal Sears said the incident is believed to be targeted and police do not have any suspects at this time. Neighbours …

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre stepped into the debate over trans rights on Wednesday, saying “biological males” should be banned from women’s sports, change rooms and bathrooms.  Conservative leader says federal jurisdiction may limit what he can do to restrict trans women’s access. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre stepped into the debate …

With Ramadan just around the corner, national Muslim community groups say members of Parliament won’t be welcome in their mosques unless they call for a ceasefire in Gaza, demand restoration of funding for the UN’s Gaza aid agency and condemn what they call Israel’s “war crimes.” In letter to MPs, …

A P.E.I. teacher who works with students displaced by war and conflict spent two weeks in Ukraine with Ukrainian friends who have now made the Island their home. Ukrainian Canadian Congress-P.E.I. Branch is hosting a solidarity march on Saturday. Jennifer Holdway had heard stories of what life was like in …

Canadians who shop at Dollarama may be entitled to part of a $2.5 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit against the retailer for not properly showcasing the price on certain electronic products. The plaintiff in the suit, Montreal firm LPC Avocat Inc, alleged that Dollarama was displaying certain electronic products …

Developers are pushing back against claims that they’re slowing the pace of new home construction in Ontario by sitting on land that’s already been approved for housing. Report commissioned by industry groups finds new home construction at 33-year high. Developers are pushing back against claims that they’re slowing the pace …