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Durham Region calls for support amid opioid, homelessness crisis
Paramedic services in Durham Region fielded 127 calls for suspected opioid overdoses between Jan. 1 and Feb. 11 — an increase of 72 calls compared to the same time period a year prior.
Heat pumps are hot items. But for people living in condos, getting one presents some challenges
Heat pumps are all the rage these days, especially for single-detached homes. But condominiums — larger residential complexes with individually owned living units — have been slower to enter the picture.
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Thousands of ethnic minority Russians fled to avoid the draft. Life in their new homes hasn't been easy
As Russia continues to send troops to Ukraine, people from its ethnic minority regions are more likely to be called to the front lines and face higher death rates in battle. Many of them have fled to neighbouring countries to avoid that fate, but relocation comes with its own struggles.
Reported hate crimes in several Canadian cities higher amid Israel-Hamas war, police say
Police say reports of hate crimes are up in several Canadian cities since Oct. 7 when Hamas launched its brutal attack on Israel — including spikes of antisemitism and Islamophobia in Toronto and Montreal.
Relatives describe panic, last goodbyes as they tried to stay in contact with those under attack by Hamas
Five days after Hamas militants stormed several Israeli communities, killing hundreds of civilians and soldiers, families of those who are believed to have been abducted in the attack say they are struggling to get information about their relatives and fear for their safety as Israeli blankets Gaza with retaliatory airstrikes.
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Charles is already King. Why do we need a coronation?
King Charles III took to the throne following Queen Elizabeth’s death last September. If he’s already King, why is there a need for a coronation — and just how much is it going to cost?
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What do we know about the objects that were shot down over Canada and the U.S.?
Four aerial objects have been shot down over Canada and the U.S. this month. Before Feb. 4, news of something like this was unheard of. So what exactly is going on? And – why all of a sudden?
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What are sanctions — and do they even work?
You may have seen the word “sanctions” pop up in headlines a lot more lately. But do you know what sanctions are? How they work? Or, if they're effective? We’re here to tackle some of your basic questions about sanctions.
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How to cut holiday costs? Thrift it, minimize it, plan for it
We asked to hear your tips for saving money around the holidays and you delivered.
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I'm in need of a food bank. What do I do?
Struggling to put food on the table? Want to make a donation? We’ve answered your questions on how to access, or give back to, your local food bank.