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Peaches imported from California recalled due to possible Salmonella

Peaches imported from California recalled due to possible Salmonella

OTTAWA — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says some imported peaches are being recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination. The agency says Prima Wawona, based out of Fresno, Calif.
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Officials say strong winds failed to fuel Penticton, B.C., wildfire

Officials say strong winds failed to fuel Penticton, B.C., wildfire

PENTICTON, B.C. — Strong winds that were expected to fuel a wildfire burning south of Penticton, B.C., on Friday failed to do so, officials said Saturday.
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Talks needed on decriminalizing hard drugs to address opioid crisis, Tam says

Talks needed on decriminalizing hard drugs to address opioid crisis, Tam says

OTTAWA — The delicate politics of drug policy were on full display this week, as Canada's chief health officer suggested decriminalizing hard drugs should be discussed to address a spike in opioid overdose deaths, while Health Minister Patty Hajdu in
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Nova Scotia First Nation relieved after missing teen found safe; man in custody

Nova Scotia First Nation relieved after missing teen found safe; man in custody

ESKASONI, N.S. — The entire We'koqma'q Mi'kmaq First Nation in Nova Scotia is breathing a sigh of relief, Chief Rod Googoo said Saturday, after an Indigenous girl who had been missing for more than a week was found safe.
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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Aug. 22

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Aug. 22

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4:41 p.m. on Aug. 22, 2020: There are 124,629 confirmed cases in Canada.
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Quebec issues provincewide street check guidelines; rights groups raise concerns

Quebec issues provincewide street check guidelines; rights groups raise concerns

MONTREAL — The Quebec government has issued provincewide guidelines to police forces regarding street checks, but the policy is raising concerns from various rights groups.
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New Brunswick's provincial election campaign enters first weekend

New Brunswick's provincial election campaign enters first weekend

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick political party leaders fanned out across the province Saturday, as they made their pitches to voters during the first weekend of the provincial election campaign.
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'This shouldn't have happened:' Father attributes son's death to COVID-19 rules

'This shouldn't have happened:' Father attributes son's death to COVID-19 rules

INVERMAY, Sask. — People could always tell when Aaron Ogden entered a room. The 19-year-old had a big presence, said his father, Mark Ogden.
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Five things to know about how the Conservatives will choose their new leader

Five things to know about how the Conservatives will choose their new leader

OTTAWA — The deadline to submit ballots in the Conservative party leadership race to be has passed. The winner will be revealed on Sunday night.
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TDSB seeks more space for fall classes as parents weigh whether kids will attend

TDSB seeks more space for fall classes as parents weigh whether kids will attend

TORONTO — Canada's largest school board is searching for additional spaces to hold classes this fall, but says it won't know how many are needed — or where they'll be located — until parents of elementary students confirm whether they'll be sending t
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