In his own words: Premier Ford on Trump, crime, Ottawa bike lanes and transit funding
A day after speaking to the Economic Club of Canada at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier, Ontario Premier Doug Ford was given the opportunity to expand on issues both local and international on Newstalk 580 CFRA's The Morning Rush with Bill Carroll on Wednesday.
Ford suggested people feel less safe in Ottawa than they have in the past and indicated that Toronto is the province's priority when it comes to removing existing bike lanes from streets.
The 10-minute interview began with Ford congratulating U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.
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Atlantic
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Woman's killing by male partner in Nova Scotia all too familiar: researcher
As police investigate the killing of a 71-year-old woman in Nova Scotia by her male partner, the head of an Ontario research group on violence against women says the situation is all too familiar.
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Commercial fishers seek $10 million in damages against 'illegal' N.S. lobster buyers
A commercial lobster fishing group in Nova Scotia has gone to court seeking $10 million in damages against companies it alleges are buying illegally caught lobster.
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Wednesday temperatures approach records in the Maritimes
A warming southwest wind is pushing temperatures well above averages for early November in the Maritimes.
Toronto
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Car dealership employees accused of selling stolen cars: Toronto police
Two suspects accused of selling stolen cars while employed at a legitimate car dealership in Toronto are now facing a combined 176 charges, police say.
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2 hospitalized after fire at North York apartment building
Two people have been transported to hospital with serious injuries after a fire at an apartment building in North York.
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'How to move to Canada' surges on Google as U.S. wakes up to Donald Trump win
U.S. search engine queries about moving to Canada shot up Wednesday in the wake of Donald Trump’s decisive win in the presidential election.
Montreal
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Legault warns of a possible influx of migrants following Trump's election
Quebec Premier François Legault is raising concerns about the prospect of a wave of migrants coming to the province following Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election.
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'Should never have ended like that': Inuk man killed by police in Quebec's Far North
A remote northern Quebec community is demanding justice after a man was shot and killed and his twin brother seriously injured by police responding to a drunk driving call.
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Sylvain Levesque resigns as 2nd Vice-President of the Assembly
After obstructing or attempting to obstruct the work of the National Assembly's ethics watchdog, CAQ MNA Sylvain Lévesque resigned from his position as second vice-president of the Assembly on Wednesday.
Northern Ontario
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One sent to hospital in two-vehicle crash on Lasalle extension in Greater Sudbury
Traffic on the Lasalle extension in Sudbury came to a halt Wednesday afternoon after a silver BMW crashed into a rock cut.
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Various popular brands of bread and buns have been recalled in Canada
Dozens of popular brands of bread have been recalled in Canada after pieces of metal were discovered in some of the products.
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Sudbury police looking for two suspects in sexual assault, assault at pub
Sudbury police are asking for the public's help with identifying two suspects involved in a sexual assault and assault at a Garson pub last week.
Windsor
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Over $65,000 in drugs seized after suspects arrested in east Windsor
Windsor police have arrested two suspects and seized over $65,000 in drugs.
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Arrest warrant issued for stabbing suspect: WPS
The Windsor Police Service has issued an arrest warrant for the suspect wanted in connection to Monday’s downtown stabbing.
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What’s open and closed for Remembrance Day in Windsor-Essex
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London
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Developers sell the last privately owned portion of Sifton Bog to UTRCA
Drewlo Holdings and Auburn Developments confirmed the sale of 7.23 hectares (18 acres) of land to the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) on Wednesday morning.
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Pedestrian in life-threatening condition following serious motor collision in London
A man is in serious condition after a collision on Tuesday evening.
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Caught on camera: Sarnia police say woman returned as porch pirate in disguise
On October 22, a woman with blonde hair wearing a grey maxi-dress and black backpack rode past homes on Davis Street on a red mountain bike.
Kitchener
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Trump wins the White House in a political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters
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Various popular brands of bread and buns have been recalled in Canada
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Driver facing multiple charges after being stopped in Cambridge for a tire issue
A driver from Markham is facing a list of charges after police in Cambridge pulled them over for a tire issue.
Barrie
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Georgina woman takes home $349,000 with RVH draw, 'This is unbelievable'
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One person found dead after house fire in Wasaga Beach
One person has died after fire broke out in a house in Wasaga Beach.
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Mother of one planning a very merry Christmas after lottery win
A Kleinburg woman plans to make sure her family has a very merry Christmas after winning the lottery.
Winnipeg
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'It is very scary': Advocates urge Manitobans to test homes for radon
Health advocates are warning Manitobans about an odorless, colourless killer that could be lurking in your home.
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Snow clearing costs already piling up at Winnipeg City Hall
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Colleen Bready’s forecast: Snow finally arrives in southern Manitoba
Light snow is falling early Wednesday afternoon in parts of southern Manitoba courtesy of a low over North Dakota.
Calgary
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Calgary senior charged with sexual assaults of Canadian immigrant
Calgary police have charged a senior with sexual assault, and say the accused was a volunteer sponsor who helped families immigrate to Canada.
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Man who robbed 5 Sask. Tim Hortons restaurants, 12 in Alberta, arrested
A 25-year-old man who allegedly robbed a dozen Tim Hortons restaurant in Alberta and five more in Saskatchewan has been arrested, according to RCMP.
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OPINION Deborah Yedlin: Withdrawing federal emissions cap is non-negotiable as Trump wins office again
If the Canadian government wants to reduce emissions, it should follow the private sector’s lead – and strong track record – and withdraw the emissions cap. With the election of Donald Trump, it’s simply not negotiable.
Edmonton
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1 dead, 2 injured in Parkland County crash
One person is dead and another is in hospital in critical condition because of a crash on Tuesday in Parkland County.
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Company to pay $200K in connection with death of worker at Tofield arena
A recreational sporting facility equipment supplier has been sentenced for a workplace fatality in 2022.
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McDavid returns to Oilers lineup against Golden Knights
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid is playing against the Vegas Golden Knights Wednesday night.
Regina
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Two teenagers, woman killed in crash near Swift Current
Three people are dead after a serious crash involving two vehicles closed down Highway 4 near Swift Current on Tuesday afternoon.
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Man who robbed 5 Sask. Tim Hortons restaurants, 12 in Alberta, arrested
A 25-year-old man who allegedly robbed a dozen Tim Hortons restaurant in Alberta and five more in Saskatchewan has been arrested, according to RCMP.
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Canada Post suspends deliveries in Regina after first blast of winter
Canada Post has issued a "red delivery alert" for Regina due to inclement weather and freezing rain.
Saskatoon
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Saskatchewan health officials warn of typhoid fever exposure at pizza restaurant
The Saskatchewan Health Authority says people who ate food from a pizza restaurant near Saskatoon last month may have been exposed to typhoid fever.
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Meet Saskatoon mayoral candidate Gordon Wyant
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Saskatchewan residents brace for potential trade impacts from U.S. election
It’s election day south of the border and even if Saskatoon residents aren’t casting ballots, many are watching the outcome closely and bracing for impact.
Vancouver
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B.C. premier congratulates Trump, looks ahead to 'shared priorities'
Political leaders in British Columbia offered their congratulations to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday, as concerns loom about the impact his administration will have on the province’s economy.
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Man charged with murder in Downtown Eastside killing
A murder charge has been laid in the death of a man on the Downtown Eastside this past summer, the Vancouver Police Department announced Wednesday, the day after the accused first appeared in court.
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No talks scheduled in standoff between employers, union in B.C. port lockout
British Columbia port employers say they may be "required to reassess" their position on a current offer to more than 700 unionized workers as a lockout shuts down most shipping on the West Coast.
Vancouver Island
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B.C. premier's new cabinet to be sworn in Nov. 18
British Columbia Premier David Eby's new cabinet will be introduced at a swearing-in ceremony on Nov. 18, the premier's office announced Wednesday.
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No talks scheduled in standoff between employers, union in B.C. port lockout
British Columbia port employers say they may be "required to reassess" their position on a current offer to more than 700 unionized workers as a lockout shuts down most shipping on the West Coast.
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Power still out for thousands in B.C. as rain warning issued for north coast
Environment Canada is warning of heavy rain on British Columbia's north coast, while several thousand BC Hydro customers remain without power across the south coast after heavy winds on Monday.
Kelowna
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Child found 'small razor blade' in Halloween candy in Kamloops, B.C., RCMP say
Police in Kamloops, B.C., are reminding parents and guardians to check their children's Halloween candy after receiving a report of a mother finding a razor blade in one of her daughter's treats.
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Pickup truck may be linked to suspicious deaths, RCMP say 2 years after bodies found in B.C. park
More than two years after Alannah Brown and Douglas Barker were found dead north of Penticton, police are asking for help identifying a vehicle they believe was associated with the crime.
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B.C. homeowner astounded someone managed to steal one of his prized giant pumpkins
Dave Lindsey began growing giant pumpkins to bring a bit of magic to his grandkids' Halloween.
