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Lotto 649 winning numbers for Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023

Lotto 649 winning numbers for Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023

TORONTO — The winning numbers in Wednesday's Lotto 649 draw for an estimated $5 million: 02, 03, 06, 07, 17 & 27.
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Evacuation ordered for 20,000 residents of N.W.T. capital as wildfire approaches

Evacuation ordered for 20,000 residents of N.W.T. capital as wildfire approaches

YELLOWKNIFE — Some 20,000 residents in the capital of the Northwest Territories have been ordered to leave by Friday as wildfire danger in the region intensifies.
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B.C. changes policy on dispute with U.S. on selenium contamination from coal mines

B.C. changes policy on dispute with U.S. on selenium contamination from coal mines

The British Columbia government has changed its tune on a long-requested investigation into contamination from its mines flowing into U.S. waters, opening the door to progress on an issue that has drawn the attention of President Joe Biden.
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A look at British Columbia's heat wave, by the numbers

A look at British Columbia's heat wave, by the numbers

VANCOUVER — A protracted heat wave has settled over the southern half of British Columbia, sending temperatures in some places into the 40s this week.
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B.C. police seek suspected getaway driver in killing of Sikh temple leader Nijjar

B.C. police seek suspected getaway driver in killing of Sikh temple leader Nijjar

SURREY, B.C. — Homicide investigators in British Columbia say they are seeking the suspected getaway driver for the killers of Surrey Sikh temple leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was gunned down on June 18. Sgt.
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NDP and Green leaders cleared to review secret evidence on foreign meddling attempts

NDP and Green leaders cleared to review secret evidence on foreign meddling attempts

OTTAWA — Federal leaders for the New Democrats and Green Party have both received the security clearance they need in order to be briefed on specific allegations of foreign interference attempts in Canadian elections.
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Minister Guilbeault to visit China as Ottawa negotiates foreign interference inquiry

Minister Guilbeault to visit China as Ottawa negotiates foreign interference inquiry

OTTAWA — Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault will travel to China on a diplomatic mission later this month, even as politicians in Ottawa continue to negotiate a public inquiry into alleged foreign interference.
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Biden's Inflation Reduction Act, one year on: 'It's restoring the American dream'

Biden's Inflation Reduction Act, one year on: 'It's restoring the American dream'

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden rattled off an impressive list of economic wins Wednesday to mark one full year of "transformative" climate spending that's better known among critics in Canada and overseas than it is by voters in the United States.
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Kids overdosing is a public health emergency, Canadian pediatricians say

Kids overdosing is a public health emergency, Canadian pediatricians say

An alarming number of kids and teens have been treated for drug overdoses across Canada, according to a new survey released on Wednesday.
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China leaves Canada off list of countries approved for group tours

China leaves Canada off list of countries approved for group tours

OTTAWA — Canadians are missing out on major tourism revenue from Chinese visitors as Beijing leaves Canada off its list of approved travel destinations — a move that it is linking directly to Ottawa's recent focus on alleged foreign interference.
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