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Corné van Hoepen
Corné van Hoepen is a writer based in Vancouver, B.C. with previous reporting appearing in Global News and the National Post
Yahoo News CanadaWildfires in Canada: South African firefighters uplift Canada with 'awe-inspiring' display of solidarity at Edmonton airport
South African firefighters - visiting Canada to help fight a record number of blazes - brought an uplifting surprise for weary Canadians.
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'We're safe nowhere': New anti-trans policy announcement by Canada's PPC sparks fears
People's Party of Canada's new policy announcement on radical gender ideology is raising serious concerns among LGBTQ2S communities.
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'Time is quickly ticking away:' OLG warns of $70 million unclaimed lottery ticket nearing expiry
OLG warns of $70 million unclaimed lottery ticket nearing expiry.
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'It sort of exploded on us': Riders stunned after bird collision with coaster at Canada's Wonderland
You may want to think twice about choosing the front seat of a roller coaster after ride collides with bird at Canada's Wonderland.
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'It could have been fatal’: Prince Harry and Meghan's paparazzi chase draws parallels to Princess Diana's death
A 'near catastrophic' car crash with Prince Harry and Meghan is drawing parallels to Princess Diana's death, paparazzi culture, and how things have changed over the last two decades.
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'Ontario is mature enough for this change': Premier Ford revisits allowing alcohol sales at convenience stores
Premier Doug Ford says he remains committed to bringing beer and wine to convenience stores across the province.
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'Shut this torture chamber down': Marineland faces intense public backlash after dolphin and beluga death
Questions regarding animal welfare are swirling yet again in the wake of death of two mammals at Marineland.
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'Not my King' to 'It's our history, too!': Canadians divided on value of King Charles' coronation, monarchy for future
King Charles III and wife Queen Camilla were crowned in a ceremony steeped with pomp and pageantry Saturday.
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'What the ever-loving hell is this': Woman shocked after Air Canada adds $4,000 surcharge to tickets
Ottawa woman shocked after Air Canada slaps her with $4,000 carrier surcharge.
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'We are at a breaking point:' Canadian food banks struggling to meet rising demand
Canadian food banks sounding alarm amid record number of visitors struggling to put food on their tables.
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'Surprised you lasted as long as you did': CNN's Don Lemon and Fox News' Tucker Carlson axed
U.S. cable news underwent a massive shakeup Monday with CNN host Don Lemon and Fox News Host Tucker Carlson ousted from their organizations
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CBC’s Twitter drama: ‘Media needs to stand their ground’ to ‘What’s the fuss?’ - Canadians divided on news label controversy
Canadian government officials and members of the public issue strong reaction to CBC being labelled as 'government-funded media'.
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'Shame on Hamilton Police': Injured teenage cyclist ticketed in hospital after being struck by car
Injured Hamilton teen cyclist was shocked when police showed up to the hospital and handed over a ticket after he was struck by a car.
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'We're allowing illegal market to thrive': Mississauga reconsidering ban on cannabis retail stores
The fate of legal cannabis shops in the City of Mississauga hangs in the balance as city council members reconsider a long-standing ban aimed at marijuana shops within its borders.
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'Is this a good idea?': Ontario police charge woman caught on camera with body out of sunroof
Ontario police have charged a driver and passenger after a video showed their dangerous stunt on a highway.
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'Thin blue line:' What it is and why it's sparking outrage in wake of shooting death of Edmonton police officers
A closer look at the thin blue line after Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre criticized over sharing thin blue line to commemorate fallen Edmonton officers
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'Why? What a waste of lives! What for?': Tributes, frustration pours in for Edmonton police officers killed in line of duty
Canadians respond to the deaths of two Edmonton police officers in the line of duty
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'What a scam': Canadian shoppers frustrated by shrinkflation in grocery stores
Consumers are sounding the alarm in regards to shrinking package sizes — a phenomenon that has since been coined 'shrinkflation.'
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McDonald’s Canada chef reveals truth about Chicken Big Mac: Why ‘unique challenge’ took 2 years
A Toronto-based chef reveals the truth about how he created the Chicken Big Mac -- and why it took 2 years.
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'Shame on Marineland': 'World's loneliest orca' Kiska dies, ending tragic era of captivity in Canada
After 11 years in solitude, Canada's last captive orca has died at Ontario's Marineland.