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With Russia suspending gas shipments, the economic war over Ukraine enters a new phase

Russia opened a new front in its war on Ukraine Wednesday over energy exports — an offensive directed at two other frontline states in eastern Europe that have been backing Kiev's efforts to…

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'Heartbreaking damage': Home, business owners in Hurricane Idalia's path pick up the pieces

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Alberta ethics commissioner ends investigation into Dr. Deena Hinshaw's dismissal from Indigenous health job

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Paul Reubens, actor and comedian who created Pee-wee Herman, dead at 70

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Canada’s controversial Bill C-9 (Combatting Hate Act) is expected to pass the House of Commons,…

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Deadly 6.5 magnitude earthquake rattles Pakistan, Afghanistan

A magnitude 6.5 earthquake rattled much of Pakistan and Afghanistan on Tuesday, sending panicked residents fleeing from homes and offices…

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Changes coming to ensure prompt reporting of oilsands spills, Alberta premier says

Premier Danielle Smith says laggardly public notification of Imperial Oil oilsands wastewater spills has illuminated the need for Alberta to…

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Quebec slashes income taxes in new budget and promises more public spending

The Quebec government is plowing ahead with one of the largest tax cuts in the province's history. The tax cut is…

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Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old student says she'll 'never forget the look on his face'

A Virginia teacher who was shot and wounded by her six-year-old student said it has changed her life and she…

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On this international day to end racism, Canadian activists say it's time 'listen, learn and act'

Hamilton has a long way to go in its fight against racism and hate, say community leaders who gathered Tuesday…

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Uganda passes legislation criminalizing people for identifying as LGBTQ

Uganda's parliament on Tuesday passed a law that criminalizes identifying as LGBTQ, handing authorities broad powers to target Ugandans who…

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Grade 5 science project leads to water quality testing at school in northern Quebec

A science project by a group of elementary school students in northern Quebec has focused attention on a potential issue…

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Silicon Valley Bank's former parent company says U.S. regulator is cutting it off from cash

SVB Financial Group said on Tuesday the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) had taken "improper actions" to cut it…

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COVID-19

With Russia suspending gas shipments, the economic war over Ukraine enters a new phase

'Heartbreaking damage': Home, business owners in Hurricane Idalia's path pick up the pieces

Alberta ethics commissioner ends investigation into Dr. Deena Hinshaw's dismissal from Indigenous health job