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Federal government says it will build 17,000 homes, pegs cost at $2 billion

Federal government says it will build 17,000 homes, pegs cost at $2 billion

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said housing prices are rising across the country, and many Canadians are worried about being able to afford a place to live.
Hackers stole CERB benefits of at least 12,700 Canadians, alleges class-action lawsuit

Hackers stole CERB benefits of at least 12,700 Canadians, alleges class-action lawsuit

A retired police officer is leading the class action lawsuit against the Government of Canada after he claims he was among thousands of Canadians victimized by hackers.
Emergency alert issued across Alberta and Manitoba for Saskatchewan stabbings

Emergency alert issued across Alberta and Manitoba for Saskatchewan stabbings

Armed and dangerous suspects believed to be traveling in a black Nissan Rogue following multiple Sept. 4 stabbings in Saskatchewan.
Two people die in early morning fire in Trochu

Two people die in early morning fire in Trochu

Trochu Fire Department dispatched to Trochu Mobile Home Park for a structure fire at 3:45 a.m. Sept. 4
B.C. club hands out hard drugs in bid to save lives, despite Health Canada rejection

B.C. club hands out hard drugs in bid to save lives, despite Health Canada rejection

Organizers of a Vancouver compassion club say they will continue to distribute tested cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine.
Police charge British Columbian man with second degree murder in relation to stabbing death in Banff

Police charge British Columbian man with second degree murder in relation to stabbing death in Banff

A 20-year-old British Columbia man is charged with second degree murder after the death of a 27-year-old Foothills County man in Banff Saturday night (Sept. 3).
Floods, drought, storms could cost Canada's economy $139 billion by 2050: report

Floods, drought, storms could cost Canada's economy $139 billion by 2050: report

"What this report does is actually takes into account the loss of economic productivity, the shocks to the system when it comes to supply chain prices, and all of that."
Sunday swimming group makes church of the sea

Sunday swimming group makes church of the sea

A secular group in Greater Vancouver led by a local celebrant allows people to wash away some of those heavy emotions.
Alberta regulator denies feedlot application near popular recreational lake

Alberta regulator denies feedlot application near popular recreational lake

An Alberta regulatory body has turned down an application to expand a feedlot near Pigeon Lake, south of Edmonton.
Rescue organization laments ban on foreign dog imports

Rescue organization laments ban on foreign dog imports

A federal rule that takes effect Sept. 28 bans importation of dogs from more than 100 countries considered high risk for canine-variant rabies.
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