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Tory MPs will get free vote on conversion therapy, assisted dying bills: O’TooleConservative Leader Erin O'Toole says he'll allow MPs free votes on two bills that are controversial within his party.PoliticsOct 7, 2020
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Russia targeting Biden, voter confidence ahead of U.S. election: FBIFBI Director Christopher Wray says a 'steady drumbeat of misinformation' from Russia is attempting to undermine confidence in the result of the 2020 election.WorldSep 17, 2020
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Canada’s MPs to get 1 year of fully paid parental leaveUntil now, new parent MPs got 21 days of medical leave and had to negotiate further time off.CanadaJun 12, 2019
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It’s income tax time: CRA opens electronic filing service for 2018 returnsThe deadline to file your taxes is April 30, but there are a few advantages to getting your paperwork in much sooner.MoneyFeb 18, 2019
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Humboldt Broncos case: Loose tarp distracted semi-driver before crash, lawyer saysJaskirat Singh Sidhu's lawyer says his client was distracted by a tarp flapping off the back of his truck when he blew through a stop sign and collided with the Humboldt Broncos bus.CanadaJan 31, 2019
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Polar vortex brings frigid weather to much of Canada — but relief is (almost) in sightAbove-normal temperatures and even rain are in the forecast for some areas currently dealing with the deep freeze.WeatherJan 30, 2019
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Here’s how CPP, EI and small business taxes are changing in 2019For many Canadians, the changes will be slight, considering CPP's cut is rising while EI is falling.MoneyDec 31, 2018
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Strasbourg Christmas market gunman dead after shootout with French policeThe man who opened fire on a Christmas market in Strasbourg, France was killed on Thursday after a shootout with police.WorldDec 13, 2018
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At least 2 dead in shooting near Strasbourg Christmas market in France, gunman on the runAt least two people are dead and many more wounded after a shooting near a Christmas market in the French city of Strasbourg on Tuesday.WorldDec 11, 2018
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EU says it won’t budge on Brexit deal amid chaos in BritainAs Theresa May delayed a crucial vote on Britain's exit plan from the EU, European Council President Donald Tusk said on Monday that the withdrawal agreement is not up for renegotiation.WorldDec 10, 2018
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Canada quietly prepping for a North Korea nuclear test: internal memosCanadian officials have mapped out a plan for response should North Korea go ahead with an atmospheric nuclear-weapons test.CanadaDec 5, 2018
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OPEC, Russia expected to cut oil production despite pressure from TrumpOPEC's de facto leader, Saudi Arabia, has indicated a need for steep oil output reductions beginning in January, fearing a glut.WorldDec 5, 2018
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Canada’s immigration policies must not be dictated by UN migration pact: ScheerAndrew Scheer is criticizing Justin Trudeau's plan to sign a UN migration pact, saying Canada's immigration policies should not be dictated by an international agreement.PoliticsDec 4, 2018
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Denmark plans to send rejected asylum seekers to remote islandDenmark plans to banish rejected asylum-seekers or those with a criminal record to Lindholm, a remote island that until recently was used as a lab facility researching contagious animal diseases.WorldDec 4, 2018
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Scheer promises bigger police budgets, stronger gun background checksConservative Leader Andrew Scheer is promising new funding and grants for police, stronger background checks for people seeking gun licenses and a 25-per-cent boost to the youth gang-prevention fund.PoliticsDec 3, 2018
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Qatar to quit Saudi Arabia-dominated OPEC amid rift with kingdomQatar announced Monday it will withdraw from OPEC in January, a rebuke of the Saudi-dominated cartel ahead of a crucial meeting of the group later this week.WorldDec 3, 2018
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Alaska earthquake: ‘Major’ damage left by 7.0 magnitude joltA magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck near Anchorage, Alaska, on Friday.WorldNov 30, 2018
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FBI raids Chicago office of former Trump tax lawyer Edward BurkeBurke served as a tax lawyer for U.S. President Donald Trump for over a decade until earlier this year.PoliticsNov 29, 2018
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Trump cancels G20 meeting with Putin, cites Ukraine crisisTrump's decision also comes as his former lawyer Michael Cohen pleaded guilty on Thursday to lying to Congress about a proposed Trump real estate project in Russia.WorldNov 29, 2018
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USMCA text still being finalized as leaders gather to sign trade dealWith Canada, the United States and Mexico due to sign a new trade pact Friday, the three sides are still finalizing some of the details, Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland said on Thursday.WorldNov 29, 2018
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Auschwitz Memorial says freedom of speech no ‘excuse’ for apparent Nazi salute photoA group of Wisconsin teens won't be disciplined for a photo in which the boys appear to hold their arms up in a Nazi salute, and the reason why isn't holding much water with the Auschwitz Memorial.WorldNov 24, 2018
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Fox News backs CNN’s lawsuit against White House for revoking Jim Acosta’s credentialsCNN competitors Fox News and NBC are among the media giants throwing support behind the network in its legal action against the White House for revoking the credentials of journalist Jim Acosta.WorldNov 14, 2018
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Trump condemns Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, says ‘vile’ anti-Semitism must endWhile details regarding Saturday's tragic event continues to emerge, Trump praised police response and referred to the accused gunman as a “madman” and “whacko.”WorldOct 27, 2018
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Hurricane Michael carves path of destruction in FloridaThe storm flooded towns and destroyed structures as it ripped ashore.WeatherOct 10, 2018
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Hurricane Florence fatalities: Infant, mother killed in North CarolinaThe pair died after a tree fell on their home Friday, according to Wilmington, N.C. police.WeatherSep 14, 2018
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