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Sask. company asks Supreme Court to rule on if thumbs-up emoji makes contract legally binding

A Saskatchewan agricultural company has requested the Supreme Court of Canada rule on whether a thumbs-up emoji texted to a retail partner can constitute a legal contract.

Did Mark Carney's campaign post an AI-generated photo? We investigated

Following an event for Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney last week, some social media users claimed that at least some of the supporters pictured in still photos shared by the campaign were AI-generated. The CBC’s visual investigations team has exami
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Did Mark Carney's campaign post an AI-generated photo? We investigated

Following an event for Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney last week, some social media users claimed that at least some of the supporters pictured in still photos shared by the campaign were AI-generated. The CBC’s visual investigations team has examined the image. Here's what they found.

American scientists say their work is under attack and ask Canadians for help

In this week's issue of our environmental newsletter, CBC's Jaela Bernstien gives us an inside look at how U.S. President Donald Trump's crackdown is affecting science, we admire a new highly commended wildlife photo, and we discover what beautiful things ca
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American scientists say their work is under attack and ask Canadians for help

In this week's issue of our environmental newsletter, CBC's Jaela Bernstien gives us an inside look at how U.S. President Donald Trump's crackdown is affecting science, we admire a new highly commended wildlife photo, and we discover what beautiful things can be crafted from trees killed by wildfires.

He was critically hurt in a 2009 car crash. He's still in hospital, 16 years later

Ken Rekowski suffered a traumatic brain injury when his car went off the road during bad weather. He's never been unable to find suitable permanent care and remains in a hospital bed in Renfrew, Ont., a decade and a half after the crash.
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He was critically hurt in a 2009 car crash. He's still in hospital, 16 years later

Ken Rekowski suffered a traumatic brain injury when his car went off the road during bad weather. He's never been unable to find suitable permanent care and remains in a hospital bed in Renfrew, Ont., a decade and a half after the crash.

Want to buy Canadian? There's an app for that

Wouldn't it be great if your phone could just magically tell you whether the products you want to buy are Canadian or not? Well, now it can — thanks to savvy entrepreneurs across the country who've created apps to meant to help shoppers identify the origin
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Want to buy Canadian? There's an app for that

Wouldn't it be great if your phone could just magically tell you whether the products you want to buy are Canadian or not? Well, now it can — thanks to savvy entrepreneurs across the country who've created apps to meant to help shoppers identify the origin of everyday staples.

Liberals questioning Ruby Dhalla campaign over $21K in donations

Liberal leadership candidate Ruby Dhalla is denying any wrongdoing as the party withholds contributions to her campaign from 12 donors.
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Liberals questioning Ruby Dhalla campaign over $21K in donations

Liberal leadership candidate Ruby Dhalla is denying any wrongdoing as the party withholds contributions to her campaign from 12 donors.

Toronto couple charged after defrauding hundreds of Canadians out of millions of dollars: police

A Toronto couple is facing charges after allegedly defrauding hundreds of Canadians out of millions of dollars. Police say the pair posed as bank, government or police employees.
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Toronto couple charged after defrauding hundreds of Canadians out of millions of dollars: police

A Toronto couple is facing charges after allegedly defrauding hundreds of Canadians out of millions of dollars. Police say the pair posed as bank, government or police employees.

FAFO parenting is the trendy way to let kids 'find out' consequences. But is it cruel to let them fail?

FAFO parenting is the latest trend parents are buzzing about right now, with the idea that the approach teaches kids natural consequences to their actions. The acronym FAFO stands for, «fool around and find out,» except it's the other F-word.
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FAFO parenting is the trendy way to let kids 'find out' consequences. But is it cruel to let them fail?

FAFO parenting is the latest trend parents are buzzing about right now, with the idea that the approach teaches kids natural consequences to their actions. The acronym FAFO stands for, «fool around and find out,» except it's the other F-word.

Ottawa designates cartels and street gangs as terrorist groups, fulfilling promise to Trump

The federal government designated seven criminal organizations — including cartels and street gangs — as terrorists on Thursday, delivering on a promise made to U.S. President Donald Trump in hopes of staving off economically devastating tariffs.
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Ottawa designates cartels and street gangs as terrorist groups, fulfilling promise to Trump

The federal government designated seven criminal organizations — including cartels and street gangs — as terrorists on Thursday, delivering on a promise made to U.S. President Donald Trump in hopes of staving off economically devastating tariffs.

Ontarians on St. Lawrence River noticing border security boost

Residents along the Canada-U.S. border are noticing police cruisers and helicopters swooping over their homes as security tightens following tariff threats from President Donald Trump.
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Ontarians on St. Lawrence River noticing border security boost

Residents along the Canada-U.S. border are noticing police cruisers and helicopters swooping over their homes as security tightens following tariff threats from President Donald Trump.

Which Ontario party would make your life more affordable? Depends who you are

Ontario's main political parties are competing for the hearts of voters by appealing to their wallets, with a mix of tax cuts and money-back rebates pitched as helping with the cost of living.
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Which Ontario party would make your life more affordable? Depends who you are

Ontario's main political parties are competing for the hearts of voters by appealing to their wallets, with a mix of tax cuts and money-back rebates pitched as helping with the cost of living.

For 60 years, this Canada-U.S. treaty governed money, power and a river. With Trump's threats, what now?

The Columbia River Treaty governs how Canada and the U.S. use dams for hydropower and flood control on the massive cross-border river. After more than 60 years, provisions have expired, and efforts to finalize a modern treaty before U.S. President Trump’s s
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For 60 years, this Canada-U.S. treaty governed money, power and a river. With Trump's threats, what now?

The Columbia River Treaty governs how Canada and the U.S. use dams for hydropower and flood control on the massive cross-border river. After more than 60 years, provisions have expired, and efforts to finalize a modern treaty before U.S. President Trump’s second term didn’t happen.

Sask. RCMP arrest 2 suspects in Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation quadruple homicide

Saskatchewan RCMP say they've arrested an 18-year-old man and an unnamed male youth in connection with the killings of four people.
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Sask. RCMP arrest 2 suspects in Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation quadruple homicide

Saskatchewan RCMP say they've arrested an 18-year-old man and an unnamed male youth in connection with the killings of four people.

Alberta premier, health minister say they weren't involved in awarding private surgery contracts

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Health Minister Adriana LaGrange say they had no involvement in determining the details of contracts with private surgical facilities and stressed that all such decisions were made by Alberta Health Services (AHS) staff.
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Alberta premier, health minister say they weren't involved in awarding private surgery contracts

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Health Minister Adriana LaGrange say they had no involvement in determining the details of contracts with private surgical facilities and stressed that all such decisions were made by Alberta Health Services (AHS) staff.

Subsea fibre optic cable deliberately cut for the 2nd time between N.S. and N.L.

Telecommunications giant Bell is exploring surveillance options in the Gulf of St. Lawrence after one of its subsea fibre optic cables between Cape Breton Island and Newfoundland's west coast was recently severed for the second time.
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Subsea fibre optic cable deliberately cut for the 2nd time between N.S. and N.L.

Telecommunications giant Bell is exploring surveillance options in the Gulf of St. Lawrence after one of its subsea fibre optic cables between Cape Breton Island and Newfoundland's west coast was recently severed for the second time.

'A trillion-dollar tsunami': Canadians grapple with unprecedented wealth transfer

The Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada said in 2023 that $1 trillion of wealth was expected to move between Canadian baby boomers and their millennial and Generation X children from 2023 to 2026.
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'A trillion-dollar tsunami': Canadians grapple with unprecedented wealth transfer

The Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada said in 2023 that $1 trillion of wealth was expected to move between Canadian baby boomers and their millennial and Generation X children from 2023 to 2026.

With Quebec independence a top priority, Parti Québécois struggles for relevance in Trump era

With U.S. President Donald Trump sucking up most of the political oxygen on both sides of the border, political parties at all levels of government are scrambling to adapt. The challenge is particularly acute for the Parti Québécois.
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With Quebec independence a top priority, Parti Québécois struggles for relevance in Trump era

With U.S. President Donald Trump sucking up most of the political oxygen on both sides of the border, political parties at all levels of government are scrambling to adapt. The challenge is particularly acute for the Parti Québécois.

New Brunswick driver gets a $4,600 fine — for an accident that happened 65 years ago

Ossie Gildart was told his licence was suspended until he pays $4,661.91 because he'd had an uninsured accident — an accident that happened in Toronto in 1960. 
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New Brunswick driver gets a $4,600 fine — for an accident that happened 65 years ago

Ossie Gildart was told his licence was suspended until he pays $4,661.91 because he'd had an uninsured accident — an accident that happened in Toronto in 1960. 

From Coca-Cola to local Canadian brewers, the prebiotic soda industry is booming. Here's why

Coca Cola is introducing a line of prebiotic sodas, marking the legacy company's first foray into the «functional» soft drink market led by upstarts Olipop and Poppi — and further tightening competition as more Canadian brands launch thei
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From Coca-Cola to local Canadian brewers, the prebiotic soda industry is booming. Here's why

Coca Cola is introducing a line of prebiotic sodas, marking the legacy company's first foray into the «functional» soft drink market led by upstarts Olipop and Poppi — and further tightening competition as more Canadian brands launch their versions of the fizzy drinks.

First Nations man sues government over wrongful conviction in 1973 Winnipeg murder

A third First Nations man recently exonerated in the 1973 killing of a Winnipeg father has filed a lawsuit against all three levels of government, seeking damages for his wrongful conviction in a case that involved racism, police brutality, false confessions
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First Nations man sues government over wrongful conviction in 1973 Winnipeg murder

A third First Nations man recently exonerated in the 1973 killing of a Winnipeg father has filed a lawsuit against all three levels of government, seeking damages for his wrongful conviction in a case that involved racism, police brutality, false confessions and a prosecutor linked to a number of other wrongful convictions in Manitoba.

Carney leads in fundraising as Freeland says numbers don't 'tell the whole story'

Liberal leadership contender Mark Carney is pulling in more money from more contributors than any of his competitors in the race to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau — and it's not even close, according to Elections Canada filings released Tuesday.
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Carney leads in fundraising as Freeland says numbers don't 'tell the whole story'

Liberal leadership contender Mark Carney is pulling in more money from more contributors than any of his competitors in the race to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau — and it's not even close, according to Elections Canada filings released Tuesday.

Judge finds RCMP breached charter rights during arrests at Wet'suwet'en pipeline blockade

A B.C. judge says police breached the charter rights of three people arrested for blocking work on the Coastal GasLink (CGL) pipeline, and they will receive a reduction in their sentences because of that.
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Judge finds RCMP breached charter rights during arrests at Wet'suwet'en pipeline blockade

A B.C. judge says police breached the charter rights of three people arrested for blocking work on the Coastal GasLink (CGL) pipeline, and they will receive a reduction in their sentences because of that.

Canada's foreign minister says she gave Europe a 'wake-up call' on threat Trump poses to Canada

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly concluded her recent tour of Europe saying she delivered a “wake-up call” to Canada’s allies across the Atlantic about the economic and political threat the Trump administration is posing to Canada. 
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Canada's foreign minister says she gave Europe a 'wake-up call' on threat Trump poses to Canada

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly concluded her recent tour of Europe saying she delivered a “wake-up call” to Canada’s allies across the Atlantic about the economic and political threat the Trump administration is posing to Canada. 

Carney pulls in $1.9M from 11,260 donors in race to replace Trudeau

Liberal leadership contender Mark Carney is pulling in more money from more contributors than any of his competitors in the race to replace Justin Trudeau — and it's not even close.
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Carney pulls in $1.9M from 11,260 donors in race to replace Trudeau

Liberal leadership contender Mark Carney is pulling in more money from more contributors than any of his competitors in the race to replace Justin Trudeau — and it's not even close.

Extreme cold to relent by end of week, warmer temps on the way for Sask.

Nearly all of Saskatchewan was under an extreme cold warning Monday morning, with wind chill values plunging to near -40, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC).
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Extreme cold to relent by end of week, warmer temps on the way for Sask.

Nearly all of Saskatchewan was under an extreme cold warning Monday morning, with wind chill values plunging to near -40, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC).

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