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Meghan Markle's father arrested on charges related to child sexual abuse material: AP
06 Nov 2026
Thomas Markle, the father of Prince Harry's wife, Meghan, was arrested Friday morning by federal agents in Florida on charges related to child sexual abuse material, people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Canada, others call on China to end 'unjust prosecutions' after sentencing of Joshua Wong
06 Nov 2026
The Canadian government has joined nine other countries in a joint statement condemning this week's prison sentence for Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong.
History tells us Calgary never figured out its water system
06 Nov 2026
Will this be the last round of water restrictions for Calgary? History suggests that’s unlikely. The CBC’s Helen Pike explores newspaper archives that have a familiar storyline about water shortages, rationing and infrastructure costs.
The record for most times at the movies in a year was 777. This man smashed that
06 Nov 2026
Is it normal to see Moana 2 over a hundred times, in theatres? Maybe not for your typical movie goer, but if you're trying to break a record for most movies seen in theatres in a year, then it might j
Rebuilding trust with doctors will take time, says new Health P.E.I. CEO
06 Nov 2026
Rebuilding trust with Prince Edward Island's physicians will take time, says Health P.E.I.'s new chief executive officer, who is promising more open communication. Laurae Kloschinsky was appointed as
1 man hurt in crash involving school bus in Kanata
06 Nov 2026
Ottawa paramedics say a man was injured in a crash involving his vehicle and a school bus with no children on board at the intersection of Terry Fox Drive and Richardson Side Road Friday morning.
City of Toronto pauses hiring, citing 'financial pressures' ahead of budget season
06 Nov 2026
As Toronto stares down another difficult budget season, with a $1-billion shortfall, a hiring freeze is being put in place at city hall. The pause won't apply to emergency services, but means some job
U of T dean of dentistry steps down after investigation into antisemitic images in course material
06 Nov 2026
The University of Toronto says its dean of dentistry Anil Kishen voluntarily stepped down following an investigation into his use of antisemitic imagery in February.
Hospital helipad could be 'difference between life and death,' union says after northern B.C. bus crash
06 Nov 2026
Prince George's hospital is the only major regional and referral trauma centre in the province without an on-site helipad, and leaders in the area have been trying to secure a commitment from the province for one to be built.
Heavy rain, wind warnings in effect over parts of B.C.
06 Nov 2026
Environment Canada is recommending people clear storm drains and secure loose objects as stormy weather takes hold in parts of the province Friday.
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