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CUSMA a blessing for some Canadian businesses, a pain for others despite escaping U.S. tariffs

Canadian businesses that comply with CUSMA were spared in the Trump administration's latest tariffs, but for many of them, it hasn't brought a total sigh of relief as compliance has come with its own set of frustrations. «It's actually quite a nightmare
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CUSMA a blessing for some Canadian businesses, a pain for others despite escaping U.S. tariffs

Canadian businesses that comply with CUSMA were spared in the Trump administration's latest tariffs, but for many of them, it hasn't brought a total sigh of relief as compliance has come with its own set of frustrations. «It's actually quite a nightmare,» says the co-owner of a puzzle company in Ottawa.

Anatomy of a fraud: How scammers use our emotions against us

While frauds continue to evolve, experts say the emotional manipulation behind them largely stays the same — so knowing how those pressure tactics work and paying attention to how you’re feeling could be the key to avoiding being scammed.
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Anatomy of a fraud: How scammers use our emotions against us

While frauds continue to evolve, experts say the emotional manipulation behind them largely stays the same — so knowing how those pressure tactics work and paying attention to how you’re feeling could be the key to avoiding being scammed.

Manslaughter charge laid in Thunder Bay, Ont., in connection with missing persons case

A 33-year-old man from Thunder Bay, Ont., has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of 36-year-old Kelsey Anderson, who was reported missing in the northwestern Ontario city last month. The Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) said the char
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Manslaughter charge laid in Thunder Bay, Ont., in connection with missing persons case

A 33-year-old man from Thunder Bay, Ont., has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of 36-year-old Kelsey Anderson, who was reported missing in the northwestern Ontario city last month. The Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) said the charge is the result of a major crime unit investigation, during which a deceased person, later identified as Anderson, was located.

Vancouver ranked best World Cup host city by Sports Illustrated

Sports Illustrated magazine says Vancouver is the best of 16 cities hosting World Cup matches, citing transportation, walkability and mild weather for topping its ranking list released this month.
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Vancouver ranked best World Cup host city by Sports Illustrated

Sports Illustrated magazine says Vancouver is the best of 16 cities hosting World Cup matches, citing transportation, walkability and mild weather for topping its ranking list released this month.

3 dead after car and 4 motorcycles crash in Kawartha Lakes, Ont., police say

Provincial police say they are investigating after three people were killed and others were injured in a multi-vehicle collision in Kawartha Lakes, Ont.
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3 dead after car and 4 motorcycles crash in Kawartha Lakes, Ont., police say

Provincial police say they are investigating after three people were killed and others were injured in a multi-vehicle collision in Kawartha Lakes, Ont.

'You got to hold back tears': N.B. farmer watches family history sold off piece by piece

Leslie Cail sold his family farm located in Cails Mills about two weeks ago, which has been in his family for three generations.
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'You got to hold back tears': N.B. farmer watches family history sold off piece by piece

Leslie Cail sold his family farm located in Cails Mills about two weeks ago, which has been in his family for three generations.

B.C. government modelling predicts hosting FIFA will produce lasting benefits. History tells a different story

The B.C. government predicts Vancouver’s seven FIFA World Cup matches will benefit the province’s economy years into the future, but experts and previous research on the impact of large sports events suggest there’s little evidence that’s the case.
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B.C. government modelling predicts hosting FIFA will produce lasting benefits. History tells a different story

The B.C. government predicts Vancouver’s seven FIFA World Cup matches will benefit the province’s economy years into the future, but experts and previous research on the impact of large sports events suggest there’s little evidence that’s the case.

Alberta students say changes to provincial loan program create 'financial barrier'

Students' union representatives say recent changes to Alberta's student loan program could present a «financial barrier» for many in the province. The province says it is working to modernize the process and keep education affordable and accessibl
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Alberta students say changes to provincial loan program create 'financial barrier'

Students' union representatives say recent changes to Alberta's student loan program could present a «financial barrier» for many in the province. The province says it is working to modernize the process and keep education affordable and accessible.

Trip on Labrador Island Link briefly left thousands without electricity across Newfoundland

Thousands of customers experienced electricity losses across the island late Saturday morning as Newfoundland Power reported multiple unplanned power outages due to a trip on the Labrador Island Link.
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Trip on Labrador Island Link briefly left thousands without electricity across Newfoundland

Thousands of customers experienced electricity losses across the island late Saturday morning as Newfoundland Power reported multiple unplanned power outages due to a trip on the Labrador Island Link.

Artifacts of Victoria's past discovered by crews in sealed compartment beneath street

The old stone wall tucked underneath Wharf Street in Victoria is one of the oldest pieces of the city's colonial past. It contains some forgotten artifacts recently unearthed by a restoration crew.
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Artifacts of Victoria's past discovered by crews in sealed compartment beneath street

The old stone wall tucked underneath Wharf Street in Victoria is one of the oldest pieces of the city's colonial past. It contains some forgotten artifacts recently unearthed by a restoration crew.

'Time for action,' says rabbi after attempted arson at Montreal synagogue

A 38-year old man appeared in front of a Quebec court judge on Friday afternoon in connection with an an attempted arson at Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom, a synagogue in Westmount. Following this latest incident, the synagogue's rabbi sent an email to members t
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'Time for action,' says rabbi after attempted arson at Montreal synagogue

A 38-year old man appeared in front of a Quebec court judge on Friday afternoon in connection with an an attempted arson at Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom, a synagogue in Westmount. Following this latest incident, the synagogue's rabbi sent an email to members to highlight the importance of fighting antisemitism.

'Criminal tourism' widespread in Toronto area as 46 arrested in investigation, police say

Durham police said Friday that a co-ordinated investigation has linked over 200 incidents and $2.6 million in financial losses to «criminal tourism,» where suspects legally visit Canada with the intent to commit profit-driven crimes before leavin
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'Criminal tourism' widespread in Toronto area as 46 arrested in investigation, police say

Durham police said Friday that a co-ordinated investigation has linked over 200 incidents and $2.6 million in financial losses to «criminal tourism,» where suspects legally visit Canada with the intent to commit profit-driven crimes before leaving the country.

Michigan family behind the Ambassador Bridge expanding controversial concrete empire to Canada

The wealthy family behind the Ambassador Bridge linking Ontario and Michigan is planning to expand its controversial concrete empire across the border to Canada, records show.
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Michigan family behind the Ambassador Bridge expanding controversial concrete empire to Canada

The wealthy family behind the Ambassador Bridge linking Ontario and Michigan is planning to expand its controversial concrete empire across the border to Canada, records show.

Canada-wide warrant issued for man accused of 1st degree murder of Labrador man

A man from Sherbrooke, Que., has been charged with first-degree murder in connection to the 2023 killing of Franz Drosch of Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
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Canada-wide warrant issued for man accused of 1st degree murder of Labrador man

A man from Sherbrooke, Que., has been charged with first-degree murder in connection to the 2023 killing of Franz Drosch of Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

Star light, star fight: Neighbours challenge Halifax-area stargazing development

Some Halifax-area residents are fighting a proposed stargazing park in their neighbourhood, saying the project would ruin their quiet way of life. But the development’s owner says its scale is being exaggerated.
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Star light, star fight: Neighbours challenge Halifax-area stargazing development

Some Halifax-area residents are fighting a proposed stargazing park in their neighbourhood, saying the project would ruin their quiet way of life. But the development’s owner says its scale is being exaggerated.

Quebec set to table bill cracking down on sale of energy drinks for teens

Quebec’s health minister is set to table a bill taking aim at the potentially harmful effects of energy drinks on teens, but one member of the provincial legislature could block its adoption until after an upcoming general election this fall.
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Quebec set to table bill cracking down on sale of energy drinks for teens

Quebec’s health minister is set to table a bill taking aim at the potentially harmful effects of energy drinks on teens, but one member of the provincial legislature could block its adoption until after an upcoming general election this fall.

Manitoba judge approves $129M settlement for solitary confinement class action

A Manitoba judge has approved what a class-action administrator says is a $129-million settlement agreement in a lawsuit that alleged the province's use of segregation in provincial jails for adults and youth was negligent and breached Charter rights.
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Manitoba judge approves $129M settlement for solitary confinement class action

A Manitoba judge has approved what a class-action administrator says is a $129-million settlement agreement in a lawsuit that alleged the province's use of segregation in provincial jails for adults and youth was negligent and breached Charter rights.

Premier says there's no Indigenous opposition to pipeline proposed for northern Manitoba

Premier Wab Kinew says there is no opposition among Indigenous leaders in northern Manitoba to the liquefied natural gas pipeline he hopes to see built as part of an effort to expand the Port of Churchill.
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Premier says there's no Indigenous opposition to pipeline proposed for northern Manitoba

Premier Wab Kinew says there is no opposition among Indigenous leaders in northern Manitoba to the liquefied natural gas pipeline he hopes to see built as part of an effort to expand the Port of Churchill.

‘We need one more miracle’: Kelowna dog safe at home after surviving, running away from rollover crash

Four days after a collision on Highway 33, and after an extensive search involving volunteers, a mini Australian shepherd was reunited with its owner near Kelowna.
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‘We need one more miracle’: Kelowna dog safe at home after surviving, running away from rollover crash

Four days after a collision on Highway 33, and after an extensive search involving volunteers, a mini Australian shepherd was reunited with its owner near Kelowna.

Man who killed his children granted conditional discharge: B.C. Review Board

The British Columbia Review Board has granted a conditional discharge for a man convicted in the brutal slayings of his three children.
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Man who killed his children granted conditional discharge: B.C. Review Board

The British Columbia Review Board has granted a conditional discharge for a man convicted in the brutal slayings of his three children.

Strong display of the northern lights is possible across Canada tonight

Canadians could be in for another beautiful display of the northern lights tonight, as the sun unleashed several fast-moving particles in the Earth's direction over the past couple of days.
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Strong display of the northern lights is possible across Canada tonight

Canadians could be in for another beautiful display of the northern lights tonight, as the sun unleashed several fast-moving particles in the Earth's direction over the past couple of days.

Her husband is accused in an AI deepfake investigation. She’s filing for divorce

The wife of a man accused in an AI deepfake investigation is speaking out to express support for the alleged victims, to call for stronger laws to deal with the kind of behaviour of which her husband stands accused, and to start a conversation about support a
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Her husband is accused in an AI deepfake investigation. She’s filing for divorce

The wife of a man accused in an AI deepfake investigation is speaking out to express support for the alleged victims, to call for stronger laws to deal with the kind of behaviour of which her husband stands accused, and to start a conversation about support available for people in her position, who are not formally victims of alleged crimes, but remain deeply affected.

Quebec girl’s death highlights lack of regulations for bouncy castles

The tragic death of a three-year-old girl after a bouncy castle was swept up by the wind in Montreal is raising questions about the safety of the devices and the lack of regulation.
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Quebec girl’s death highlights lack of regulations for bouncy castles

The tragic death of a three-year-old girl after a bouncy castle was swept up by the wind in Montreal is raising questions about the safety of the devices and the lack of regulation.

Supersized data centres are coming to Canada. One province is at the epicentre

A new national AI strategy by the federal government this week comes at a time when the country is confronting a wave of new high-powered data centres, while public sentiment could be souring on the impacts of the new technology.
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Supersized data centres are coming to Canada. One province is at the epicentre

A new national AI strategy by the federal government this week comes at a time when the country is confronting a wave of new high-powered data centres, while public sentiment could be souring on the impacts of the new technology.

Ontario will approach civil service return-to-office during FIFA with 'flexibility,' minister says

Ontario’s finance minister says there will be «flexibility» to rules requiring all civil servants to work five days a week in the office during the FIFA World Cup, as unions representing those workers say disruptions associated with the games hi
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Ontario will approach civil service return-to-office during FIFA with 'flexibility,' minister says

Ontario’s finance minister says there will be «flexibility» to rules requiring all civil servants to work five days a week in the office during the FIFA World Cup, as unions representing those workers say disruptions associated with the games highlight how rigid and confusing the policy has become.