Can this helmet combat pro football's 'concussion crisis'?
This Montreal-made helmet is making its NFL debut this season. But will it help prevent impact-related head injuries? #press
Rallies against LGBTQ rights in schools met with counter-protests across Canada #press
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What does international law say about targeted killings?
It certainly wasn't the first time a government was accused of orchestrating a killing on foreign soil, but observers around the world were nonetheless shocked by Prime Minister's Justin Trudeau's allegation that India's leaders had a hand in killing a Canadian citizen earlier this year in B.C. #press
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This B.C. city is using short-term rental tax funds to build affordable rentals for hospitality workers
Money collected from short-term rental taxes in Victoria, a city that has some of the highest rents in country, will be used to fund affordable housing units that will prioritize hospitality workers. #press
We like our EV because it's green. But for escaping wildfires — maybe it's not the best option yet
Jamella Hagen was eager to drive and help her boyfriend break up the long journey from Vancouver back to Whitehorse in his newly purchased EV. He got it because of the changing climate. But they realized driving it through wildfires came with a unique set of challenges. #press
Backlog of air passenger complaints tops 57,000, hitting new peak
Tougher new rules are due to take effect Sept. 30 but one advocate says the transportation agency could be doing more now to raise the fines for airline violations. #press
Mike Babcock resigns as head coach of Blue Jackets amid investigation into privacy invasion
Mike Babcock resigned as the head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets, the team announced Sunday. The resignation comes amid an investigation into reports of Babcock invading the privacy of his players. #press
Have you been affected by the toxic drug crisis? Cross Country Checkup wants to hear from you #press
How some lost their homes — and almost their lives — in the Hay River wildfire
As evacuation orders are lifted and residents return to South Slave communities in the N.W.T., not everybody has a home to go back to after the wildfires. #press
Drew Barrymore won't air her show until strikes are over, apologizes after backlash
Talk show host Drew Barrymore extended her "deepest apologies" and said she would hold off on airing the new season of her show amid backlash for taping during ongoing strikes by writers and actors in the U.S. #press
Bryan Adams fan attends concert with sign saying 'I want your autograph to be my next tattoo' — and she got it
When the iconic rocker played at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton, B.C, Lori Capozzi — a fan for almost 40 years — attended with a sign saying, "Bryan, I want your autograph to be my next tattoo." #press
Sask. government to forge on with school pronoun policy despite advocate for children, youth recommendations
The Saskatchewan government plans to implement its new school pronoun policy, despite the province's advocate for children and youth having recommended it make several changes to better respect and protect students. #press
Canada's QAnon 'Queen' forced out of Kamsack, Sask.
A woman known as a QAnon-inspired conspiracy theorist who purports to be the "Queen of Canada" was forced out of Kamsack, Sask. on Wednesday. #press
Higgs says he'll stay on as New Brunswick's PC leader to fight next election
New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs announced Friday he will remain as leader of the Progressive Conservative Party and seek another mandate in the next provincial election. #press
Apple will update iPhone 12 after France said devices put out too much radiation
Apple pledged on Friday to update software on iPhone 12s in France to settle a dispute over radiation levels, but concerns in other European countries signalled it may have to take similar action elsewhere. #press
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Saint John lifts shelter-in-place notice as AIM fire brought under control
A pile of scrap metal was still burning Friday morning at the American Iron and Metal recycling plant on the Saint John waterfront, but the fire that sent clouds of hazardous smoke over the city the day before is under control.  #press
How can Alberta prevent future E. coli outbreaks? Politicians promise answers as experts weigh in
As the magnitude of a Calgary daycare-related E. coli outbreak becomes clear, questions are being raised about what went wrong, calls are emerging for increased food safety surveillance and Alberta's health minister is vowing to get to the bottom of it. #press
World Cup bronze medallist Canada moves to No. 6 in FIBA men's world rankings
Canada soared nine spots to No. 6 in the world in the FIBA men's world after winning the basketball World Cup bronze in the updated list that was released Friday. #press
Spread of disease, unexploded munitions in Libya recovery concern officials
The World Health Organization and other aid groups on Friday called on authorities in Libya to stop burying flood victims in mass graves after a UN report showed that more than 1,000 people had so far been buried in that manner since the country was hit by floods. #press
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How oceans could be used for carbon capture on a big scale
In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we look at the carbon capture potential of the world's oceans and what effect beavers are having in the Arctic (spoiler: it's not good). #press