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Ottawa urged to look into best before date system in bid to reduce grocery waste

Ottawa urged to look into best before date system in bid to reduce grocery waste

Canadians' misunderstanding of best before dates could be contributing to excess food waste and, in turn, food insecurity, experts say as a government committee urges Ottawa to examine the issue.
Manitoba government promises $10M more to fight crime, improve downtown safety

Manitoba government promises $10M more to fight crime, improve downtown safety

Recent statistics from the Winnipeg Police Service say crime last year was 17 per cent above the previous five-year average. 
Deloitte report forecasts oil prices to rise modestly over next three months

Deloitte report forecasts oil prices to rise modestly over next three months

Production cuts, including Saudi Arabia's recent announcement of an additional cut of one million barrels a day, should help to prop up prices despite weaker demand, the report says.
Pulling ads from Facebook could force its hand on news deals — if support grows

Pulling ads from Facebook could force its hand on news deals — if support grows

The tactic adopted by several governments and companies in Canada this week might force the social media giant's hand — if other countries and corporations follow suit in larger markets.
Southern Alberta city council proposes bylaw changes in response to anti-abortion flyers

Southern Alberta city council proposes bylaw changes in response to anti-abortion flyers

Regulations propose graphic images be put in an opaque envelope and labelled as graphic and force senders to include their name and address.
Police warning of scammers posing as Calgary officers to steal thousands of dollars

Police warning of scammers posing as Calgary officers to steal thousands of dollars

CALGARY — Police are warning about scammers who are claiming to be Calgary officers while stealing thousands of dollars in cryptocurrency schemes.
Man could be charged for being too drunk in canoe on B.C. lake

Man could be charged for being too drunk in canoe on B.C. lake

Alleged drinking and canoeing net B.C. man a court date.
One dead in collision between motorcycle and Edmonton transit bus

One dead in collision between motorcycle and Edmonton transit bus

Edmonton police are looking for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage of a collision between a motorcycle and an ETS bus in southeast Edmonton Wednesday afternoon.
Ottawa man first to face terrorism, hate charges linked to far-right propaganda

Ottawa man first to face terrorism, hate charges linked to far-right propaganda

OTTAWA — An Ottawa man is the first ever to be charged in Canada with terrorism and hate propaganda offences for advocating a violent, far-right ideology.
WATCH: Follow Canada Day tornado formation through to destruction of homes

WATCH: Follow Canada Day tornado formation through to destruction of homes

Storm chaser videos formation of EF4 category tornado in Mountain View County through to its touchdown and the devastation it left in its wake
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