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CANADA: New Canadian babies born via birth tourism less than one per cent of all births

CANADA: New Canadian babies born via birth tourism less than one per cent of all births

But it is enough of a problem that hospitals in Calgary ask for a $15,000 deposit up front
ONTARIO: Monty Python co-founder makes surprise Stratford appearance

ONTARIO: Monty Python co-founder makes surprise Stratford appearance

Eric Idle called the Stratford Festival's rendition of his show 'Spamalot' wonderful after showing up at the Saturday performance
CANADA: A capsule look at the 2023 Memorial Cup

CANADA: A capsule look at the 2023 Memorial Cup

The tournament runs until June 4
BEYOND LOCAL: Spring flood risks highlight lack of insurance for Canadian homeowners

BEYOND LOCAL: Spring flood risks highlight lack of insurance for Canadian homeowners

Flooding is the biggest under-insured climate risk in Canada, said Victor Adesanya, vice-president of insurance at DBRS Morningstar, especially during the spring thaw
BEYOND LOCAL: Cirque du Soleil and Gamefam to launch Roblox experience

BEYOND LOCAL: Cirque du Soleil and Gamefam to launch Roblox experience

The company said it hopes to tap into some of the more than 66 million daily active Roblox users and attract a new fan base
BEYOND LOCAL: Unsettled and disappointing time across Toronto's pro sports scene

BEYOND LOCAL: Unsettled and disappointing time across Toronto's pro sports scene

Coincidence or not, the heady days of yesteryear seem like a distant memory for many of Toronto's franchises
CANADA: Meteorites found in Canada cannot be removed from the country without permit

CANADA: Meteorites found in Canada cannot be removed from the country without permit

Catch a falling star if you can, and by all means put it in your pocket, but don't try to cross international borders with it lest you run afoul of a little-known Canadian law.
CANADA: National police force grapples with shifting role as it turns 150

CANADA: National police force grapples with shifting role as it turns 150

The RCMP provides contract policing services to every province but Ontario and Quebec, which have their own forces, as well as the three territories and some 150 municipalities
CANADA: Air Canada briefly grounds flights due to system issue

CANADA: Air Canada briefly grounds flights due to system issue

Some flights were delayed, but the effects were limited, says spokesperson
ONTARIO: OPP lay 12,600 charges during Road Safety Week

ONTARIO: OPP lay 12,600 charges during Road Safety Week

Officers responded to seven fatal incidents during the initiative