Minimum wage couldn't land you a 1-bedroom unit years ago. Now, it's even worse. Here's why
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Housing affordability getting worse for low-income earners, study suggests10 hours agoDuration 2:03The rising cost of living has m...
Her obituary requested donations to an abortion clinic. It's a final political act for some
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Kathleen Dyer, right, pictured with her husband, Blair Dyer, at a Christmas party in Edmonton in 2008. Kathleen, or Kay, as she wa...
This family breeds millions of insects to help farmers choose predators over pesticides
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Jul 19, 2023
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From one insect to to millions: Why this family is breeding bugs in Essex-County2 days agoDuration 4:08As the CBC's Meg Roberts re...
The 2023 wildfire season is now B.C.'s most destructive on record — and it's only mid-July
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See smoke from a wildfire near Cranbrook, B.C.21 hours agoDuration 0:34The St. Mary's River wildfire burning near Cranbrook has gr...
'Scary situation' in Alberta's drought-stricken fields raises questions about farming's future
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Jul 19, 2023
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Cattle graze at sunset near Cochrane, Alta., on June 8. The chair of the Alberta Beef Producers says where drought conditions are ...
Manitoba judge acquits 2 Indigenous men convicted of 1973 Winnipeg murder
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Jul 19, 2023
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Allan Woodhouse, seated, and Brian Anderson, hands clasped in front of him, stand outside the Winnipeg Law Courts Building after a...
Canadian arrested by U.K. police on suspicion of membership in terrorist group
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Jul 19, 2023
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Passengers arrive at the Heathrow Airport in London on Saturday, May 27, 2023. (AP)British police have arrested a Canadian man on ...
Kingston man killed in gondola incident remembered as loving father, military member
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Jul 19, 2023
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Sheldon Johnson, seen here in this undated handout photo provided by his family, leaves behind two surviving children and a third ...
Women's pro disc-golf event in P.E.I. cancelled over sport's policy on trans athletes
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Jul 19, 2023
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P.E.I. was set to host Canada's first professional disc-golf event this September. Now, the event will feature only the men's divi...
Medical college strips nurse of licence after sexual relationship with former patient
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Jul 19, 2023
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Paige Magnusson's nursing permit was cancelled and she was ordered to pay 25 per cent of the costs of the investigation and hearin...
Margaret Atwood among thousands of authors demanding compensation from AI companies
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Jul 19, 2023
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Canadian author Margaret Atwood, shown in November 2019, is one of the 8,000 authors who signed an open letter addressed to compan...
She's been cooking a stew for 40 days — and it's attracted hundreds of new friends
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Jul 19, 2023
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A shot of the perpetual stew that Annie Rauwerda has been simmering for 40 days, with the help and donated ingredients of hundreds...
B.C. port workers resume strike after union rejects tentative deal
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Jul 19, 2023
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B.C. port strike back on after workers reject tentative agreement10 hours agoDuration 1:45Thousands of B.C. port workers are back ...
No hidden cameras found at B.C. Airbnb after guests' complaint, RCMP say
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Jul 19, 2023
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An investigation into reports of hidden cameras inside electrical outlets at an Airbnb on B.C.'s Sunshine Coast did not find any r...
WHO warns about 'new reality' of killer heat waves as scorching temperatures continue around the world
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Jul 19, 2023
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An elderly man rests on a bench in the shade with a small fan hanging around his neck during a heat wave in Valencia, Spain, on Tu...
St. Mary's River wildfire more than doubles in size in 24 hours, forcing evacuation of First Nation community
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Jul 19, 2023
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Aq'am First Nation Chief says several homes have been lost in wildfire near Cranbrook, B.C.13 hours agoDuration 0:41Chief Joe Pier...
What is the fediverse and why does Threads want to join?
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Jul 19, 2023
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What is the fediverse?15 hours agoDuration 1:57CBC News TikTok producer Ashley Fraser unpacks how a federated social network runni...
Canada's cattle ranchers project new image as grassland protectors to counter beef's bad rap
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Jul 19, 2023
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Amie Peck of the Canadian Cattle Association says she hopes a new computer game that promotes the idea that cattle grazing is good...
Shortage of air traffic controllers causing delays, cancellations in Canadian airports
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Jul 19, 2023
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Nav Canada, the corporation that oversees Canada's air traffic controllers, said it's training more than 400 new staff in an effor...
Hearing aids, counselling may slow cognitive decline for some seniors, new study finds
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Jul 19, 2023
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A new study involving hearing aids published in The Lancet this week is the first that uses a randomized control trial, which expe...
He tried to talk to Bell. Now this hard-of-hearing man is living with his mother, his confidence gutted
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Jul 19, 2023
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Adam King-Duke is hard of hearing, and says Bell Aliant's lack of accessible communications options led him to move back in with h...
The Biggest Holdouts on the Five-Day Office Week: Bosses
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Jul 19, 2023
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Nearly half of the most senior employees are holding fast to their work-from-home days PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY ELENA SCOTTI/THE WA...
Quiet Quitters Make Up Half the U.S. Workforce, Gallup Says
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Jul 18, 2023
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Young professionals surveyed said they were the most disengaged. A big source of tension: Returning to offices. Aaron DuRall for...
Some Companies Are Ditching the Holiday Party. Others Are Busting Out the Lobster.
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Jul 18, 2023
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After two years of virtual or pared-back events, many employers are ready to pull out the stops and party Quantum Metric held it...
The Perk-Cession Is Under Way
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Jul 18, 2023
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Big companies from Silicon Valley to Wall Street are scaling back the office extras many employees have come to expect ...
Are You a Late Bloomer in Work or Love? Maybe You’re Right on Time.
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Jul 18, 2023
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Why you should challenge that secret timeline of milestones in your head Marcos Montiel Marcos Montiel ...
Avoid a Dinner Disaster: Here’s the Right Way to Grill Fish
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Jul 18, 2023
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Fish can easily stick to the grill, fall apart and end up dry and tasteless. Here, chefs share simple strategies and recipes that...
When Parents Want to Pass Down Furniture You Hate: An Awkward True Story
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Jul 18, 2023
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An admittedly ungrateful daughter recalls the delicate push and pull of fending off her mother’s beloved secretary desk ...
If You Like Broadway and Cruises (and Are Between 19 and 90), This Vacation’s for You
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Jul 18, 2023
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Cruise enthusiasts can skew older, but these popular voyages bring together musical theater fans of every generation—not to menti...
The Espresso Martini Is Back. Gen X Asks: Why?
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Jul 18, 2023
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Decades after its first turn in the spotlight, this trendy cocktail has been co-opted by Gen Z. Here, a rich, full-flavored versi...
70 Years Later, This Is Still the Best Summer Dessert
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Jul 18, 2023
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Our writer’s fascination with old-school desserts has won him a huge TikTok following—but for him, one mid-century summertime tre...
What I Learned About Vacationing From My Workaholic Son—and His Phone
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Jul 18, 2023
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When a millennial son arrives at his parents’ Wi-Fi-challenged cottage in Brittany, the search for a signal forges unexpected con...
How Well (Or Badly) Did You Decorate Your First Apartment?
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Jul 18, 2023
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Four generations of Wall Street Journal editors look back at their clever décor solutions—and failed attempts at glamour—from the...
Turkey’s Double Dealing in the Ukraine War
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Jul 18, 2023
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Though Ankara has provided help to Kyiv, its real aim is to prolong a conflict that extends its regional influence and diplomatic...
When Downsizing Inspires Creativity: ‘I’m 73. I Can Do Whatever the Hell I Want.’
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Jul 18, 2023
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For seniors, moving to a smaller space doesn’t need to signal the start of a quieter chapter—especially when it comes to interior...
The Art of Quitting Early on Fridays (and Not Freaking Out the Boss)
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Jul 18, 2023
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Wouldn’t you rather be sipping a cocktail this Friday afternoon? How to start the weekend early this summer. Daisy Korpics/The W...
For Healthy Vietnamese Recipes, This Gen X Chef Consulted a Master: Mom
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Jul 18, 2023
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As she entered her 50s, health concerns led Andrea Nguyen to dial back the meat in her cooking. Turns out, her 89-year-old mother...
My Love Affair With Air- Conditioning
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Jul 18, 2023
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For a writer growing up in steamy Delhi, India, the arrival of AC—the most American of inventions—meant a revolution in comfort a...
The Rise of Tattoo Tourism: The New Way Millennials and Gen Zers Plan Vacations
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Jul 18, 2023
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Young travelers now have a new angle when booking a vacation: Secure an appointment with a famous tattoo artist in a far-flung lo...
Quiz: How Controlling Are You When It Comes to Your Kids’ Bedroom Decor?
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Jul 18, 2023
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Answer nine questions to find out if you’re a control-freak, overly lenient, or somewhere in between where your children’s design...
