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BEYOND LOCAL: How wildfires affect climate change — and vice versa

BEYOND LOCAL: How wildfires affect climate change — and vice versa

When it comes to climate, wildfires occupy an unusual space: they are driven by climate change and they help drive it
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CANADA: Country donating 13M surplus COVID-19 vaccine doses to poor countries

CANADA: Country donating 13M surplus COVID-19 vaccine doses to poor countries

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the government will pay for 87 million shots to be distributed to poor countries; donation of surplus jabs will not affect the domestic vaccination campaign
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ONTARIO: Ontario ticket holder wins Saturday's $9.4 million Lotto 649 jackpot

ONTARIO: Ontario ticket holder wins Saturday's $9.4 million Lotto 649 jackpot

$250,000 runner up prize winner also in the province
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ONTARIO: Father of man accused in anti-Muslim attack in London calls it 'senseless act'

ONTARIO: Father of man accused in anti-Muslim attack in London calls it 'senseless act'

Veltman is set to return to court on June 14
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COVID-19: Air Canada to recall 2,600 workers, extend deadline for refunds

COVID-19: Air Canada to recall 2,600 workers, extend deadline for refunds

Air Canada laid off tens of thousands of workers as the pandemic swept Canada, including 16,500 last March, when the crisis began
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CANADA: How to tell if a call from 'CRA' is legitimate or a scam

CANADA: How to tell if a call from 'CRA' is legitimate or a scam

If you think it might really be the government calling you about your taxes, you should verify it is before you do anything, experts say
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COVID-19: Iran still lying about crash, leaving air travel in country unsafe, Goodale says

COVID-19: Iran still lying about crash, leaving air travel in country unsafe, Goodale says

The Ukrainian Airlines flight was shot down by Iran's Revolutionary Guard on Jan. 8, 2020, killing all 176 passengers and crew including 85 Canadians and permanent residents
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ONTARIO: Province to launch integrated employment services system as unemployment rises

ONTARIO: Province to launch integrated employment services system as unemployment rises

The new system, called Employment Ontario, is set to take effect in nine new areas next year, and in additional areas after that
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ONTARIO: Province unlikely to balance budget by 2030 despite post-pandemic growth, report says

ONTARIO: Province unlikely to balance budget by 2030 despite post-pandemic growth, report says

The FAO said economic growth could be slower if public health measures and vaccinations fail to contain a resurgence of the virus
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CANADA: Despite economic reopening, students still worry about lack of summer work

CANADA: Despite economic reopening, students still worry about lack of summer work

Young workers are generally the first to be laid off when times get tough, but often not the first to be rehired as they compete for fewer opportunities with more experienced workers, economist says
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