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Canada is paying a big price for Volkswagen to build its first electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing plant in St Thomas, Ont., critics say. But supporters of the project say it’s about more than just numbers on a spread sheet.  Are we getting value for our money? It depends on …

Hamilton’s Marvin Mulder says his experience after being injured on the job has changed his outlook on work: had he known how challenging it is to deal with the workers’ compensation system, he would have chosen a job with a lower likelihood of injury.  Marvin Mulder, 52, lives with pain …

Progressive Conservative cabinet minister Dorothy Shephard resigned from cabinet Thursday, moments after the legislature voted in favour of an opposition Liberal motion on LGBTQ students in provincial schools.  Dorothy Shephard quits cabinet after 6 PC MLAs join opposition to ask for more study of Policy 713. Progressive Conservative minister Dorothy …

In collaboration with DC Comics and Warner Bros., Jollibee introduces a new, limited-time Jolly Kiddie Meal collection featuring iconic superhero characters — Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, and Aquaman. The collectible toys are available until July 15 only.  Each hero comes in their own unique design, ready to save …

Residents of Edson and Yellowhead County can return home starting 6 p.m. Thursday, town and county officials announced in their latest wildfire update.  After nearly a week away, people will be allowed to head home starting tonight. After nearly a week away, residents of Edson, Alta., and Yellowhead County have …

Yukon River chinook and chum salmon in the Old Crow region are being hit with the perfect storm — not only are this year’s runs expected to be dismal, but the life cycle of the salmon is being broken.  ‘What we have been seeing … is that dewatered area was …

The Ottawa Senators have a new owner in principle and it’s widely expected the team will eventually move to an arena that is more central, leaving residents and businesses near the Canadian Tire Centre (CTC) to ponder “life after the Sens.” “Certainly it’s a concern that we’re going to lose …

As you walk up the steps into the lobby of the Otterburn Legion Memorial Curling Club, you might notice something special: Life. On a recent Saturday, peals of laughter and the sounds of gentle teasing bounced throughout the lounge as people enjoyed a few suds. It was a busy day …

No es cierto que la gente deja perseguir sus sueños  porque envejece, envejece porque deja de perseguir suenos. (It isn’t true that people stop chasing dreams because they grow old, they grow old because they stop chasing dreams.) – Gabriel Garcia Marquez (Read Part 1 of this adventure: Sampling La Vida Local …

Sea surface temperatures in the North Atlantic have never been so warm at this time of year. CBC meteorologist Ryan Snoddon takes a closer look at some of the factors and what it means for hurricane season.  Sea surface temperatures in the North Atlantic are now at record levels as …