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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 CanadaFinally, some good news: Massive donation gets N.S. kids on the ice, rockstar-turned hero saves woman's life and '60s Scoop survivors heartwarming reunion
In a world often dominated by challenging headlines, Yahoo News Canada aims to spotlight uplifting news stories both local and beyond.
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'Unreal. What a night. What a show': Dazzling northern lights display over Canada leave viewers awestruck
Canadians were in for a cosmic treat Monday evening as a magnificent Northern light show painted skies from British Columbia to Ontario in dazzling hues of greens, blues and pinks.
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'Canada is in disgrace': Protest erupts as TIFF proceeds with screenings of controversial Russian war documentary
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has announced it will pause all upcoming screenings of the film Russians at War.
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'True Heroes': Ottawa firefighters capture hearts of community by reviving dog at basement fire
An Ottawa fire crew is warming the hearts of community members after rescuing several dogs and reviving one that had lost all vital signs at the scene of a basement fire in the city's south side.
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Finally, some good news: Lion airlifted from warzone touches grass for 1st time, armless archer goes viral and Indigenous fashion makes waves
In a world often dominated by challenging headlines, Yahoo News Canada aims to spotlight uplifting news stories both local and beyond.
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'When you're cycling in Gaza, you're cycling in a prison yard': Gaza Sunbirds trade Paralympic dream to deliver aid to decimated region
A team of Palestinian paracyclists known as the Gaza Sunbirds dreamed of competing in the 2024 Paris Paralympics, but after events of Oct. 7, the team swapped training sessions for establishing an aid delivery network amid Israel's ongoing assault on Gaza.
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Finally, some good news: Olympian awarded for act of kindness, a Sask. mom helps students in need, and a father-son duo win whale-watching lottery
In a world often dominated by challenging headlines, Yahoo News Canada aims to spotlight uplifting news stories both local and beyond.
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Canada wildfires 2024: The latest on active wildfire counts, maps, evacuation orders, air quality and smoke alerts nationwide
For the latest on active wildfire counts, evacuation order and alerts, and insight into how wildfires are impacting everyday Canadians, follow the latest developments in our Yahoo Canada live blog.
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Canada wildfires 2024: Smoke from Canadian wildfires travels 4,000 km over Atlantic, greying Europe's skies
For the latest on active wildfire counts, evacuation order and alerts, and insight into how wildfires are impacting everyday Canadians, follow the latest developments in our Yahoo Canada live blog.
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Canada wildfires 2024: N.W.T. braces for 24 hours of 'extreme' wildfire weather and other latest wildfire developments nationwide
For the latest on active wildfire counts, evacuation order and alerts and insight into how wildfires are impacting everyday Canadians, follow latest developments in our Yahoo Canada live blog.
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'It's been a wild ride': B.C. mom goes viral for recreating Olympic gymnastics routine in her kitchen
A B.C. mom and content creator is capturing hearts of social media users with her 'I can do it spirit' after sharing videos of her recreations of gymnastic routines at the 2024 Paris Olympics on her kitchen floor.
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Canada wildfires 2024: Officials release identity of Jasper wildfire killed in action, B.C. wildfire season is already on track to break records
For the latest on active wildfire counts, evacuation order and alerts and insight into how wildfires are impacting everyday Canadians, follow latest developments in our Yahoo Canada live blog.
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Canada wildfires 2024: Jasper residents to return to village to view damage in near future, mayor says as officials provide update
Yahoo Canada brings you the latest as hundreds of wildfires are being reported across Western Canada, while thousands face mandatory evacuation orders and alerts.
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'Amidst the ashes, life finds a way': Before and after Jasper wildfire photos depict extent of damage to village nestled in Canada's natural crown jewel
It wasn't until Friday, July 26 that the village was deemed safe enough for officials and media crews to enter and view the extent of damage caused by the blaze that roared through the town perched in the Canadian Rockies.
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Canada wildfires: South African fire crews go viral after joyous arrival in Canada to join wildfires battles
A team of more than 200 firefighters have come to Canada from South Africa as Western Canada battles hundreds of wildfires sparked by an intense heatwave in early July.
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2024 Olympics: Ontario dance troupe to perform in Paris, help celebrate historic gender equality moment
An Ontario-based dance troupe has landed in Paris with the aim of showcasing a history-making moment for gender equality achieved at the Paris 2024 Olympics Games.
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Finally, some good news: Paris Olympics marks big win for gender equality, a miracle for a N.L fishing community and a 1-in-30-million lobster rescue
In a world often dominated by challenging headlines, Yahoo News Canada aims to spotlight uplifting news stories both local and beyond.
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Canada wildfires 2024: Fire continues raging in town of Jasper, but key infrastructure OK, officials say
In an update late Thursday, Parks Canada says crews in the town of Jasper continue fighting flames that are jumping from building to building, but critical infrastructure has been protected so far.
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'I haven't processed it yet': Photos show tourists scrambling to evacuate as fast-moving wildfires consume Jasper
Park officials are reporting a "significant loss" in the historic town of Jasper, Alta., after one two out-of-control wildfires raged into the town on Wednesday.
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Global IT outage hits Canada: Airports, TD Bank, U.S. border, hospital disruptions and more after faulty CrowdStrike update
A historic outage continues to have an impact on computers running Microsoft Windows around the world, which includes pivotal Canadian industries.