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‘We could all hear it,’ Canada World Cup coach says of ‘gruesome’ injuryIsmaël Koné received a pass from teammate Jonathan David. As soon as Koné got the ball, Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo fought for possession, and in the process struck Koné’s leg.SportsJun 19
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Canadian citizen killed in South Africa shooting at Kruger National ParkA Canadian tourist was shot and killed Thursday in an apparent accident at the Kruger National Park in South Africa, according to officials there.CanadaJun 19
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People on GLP-1 drugs appear to do less physical activity: studyParticipants' daily steps decreased from about 5,047 to 4,487 per day. Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity also dropped, from 28 minutes a day to 22 minutes a day,CanadaJun 18
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Actor Daveigh Chase is dead at 35 after meningitis. What is it?The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines meningitis as "inflammation (swelling) of the lining of the brain and spinal cord."HealthJun 18
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Jonathan David’s hat trick propels Canada to 1st World Cup win, 6-0 over QatarCanada blasted Qatar 6-0 in a Group B match at BC Place in Vancouver.SportsJun 18
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RCMP officer charged with uttering threats online targeted to Donald TrumpAccording to the RCMP, Evenson Dumerlus, 34, of St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, allegedly posted a video on his Snapchat account in which he 'made threatening comments' toward Trump.CanadaJun 17
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Canada’s population fell slightly in 1st quarter of 2026: StatCanThe agency states that Canada's population is currently estimated to be 41,417,056 as of April 1, 2026, down 55,025 people from Jan. 1.CanadaJun 17
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Ottawa’s bail and sentencing reform is now law, targeting ‘frequent’ issuesJustice Minister Sean Fraser says federal bail and sentencing reform that will target the 'most frequent' issues seen across the country is now law.PoliticsJun 16
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Home insurance costs soared 45% in 6 years due to extreme weather: StatCanVehicle insurance premiums also rose 23.9 per cent due to extreme weather claims, according to Statistics Canada in newly released data.WeatherJun 16
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After 10 years of MAID, key report on mental illness expansion nearsThe extension is set to happen in March 2027, after it was delayed three times by the previous Liberal government, the last time being in February 2024.PoliticsJun 16
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Lactantia milk sold at Costco recalled for too much Vitamin A and DTriggered on June 5, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is currently conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products.ConsumerJun 15
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World Cup teams don’t just fight for glory. Millions of dollars are at play'The FIFA World Cup 2026 will also be groundbreaking in terms of its financial contribution to the global football community,' said FIFA president Gianni Infantino.SportsJun 12
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Canada ties in 1st 2026 FIFA World Cup match, will lace up again June 18Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina finished their 2026 FIFA World Cup debuts tied at one goal apiece.CanadaJun 12
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Can GLP-1s lower some cancer risks? What new research suggestsCurrently, two generic versions of Ozempic and Wegovy are available for Canadians to purchase for patients who use it to treat diabetes or weight loss for a fraction of the cost.HealthJun 11
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Offside, yellow cards, penalty kicks: Your guide to key World Cup rulesWith the countdown for the FIFA World Cup's kickoff drawing closer and closer, here is a guideline of new rules and breakdowns of how certain plays work.CanadaJun 11
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Trump says he is ‘not looking to renew’ CUSMA trade agreementU.S. President Donald Trump has said he is 'not looking to renew' the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) that replaced NAFTA during his first term.CanadaJun 10
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Are headlights too bright? Nearly 380K Canadians told Ottawa their answerClose to 380,000 Canadians participated in Transport Canada’s public consultation regarding vehicle headlight glare, a number the department calls a 'high volume of responses.'CanadaJun 10
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Who’s playing on Canada Day? Here’s the national noon ceremony lineupAudiences can expect 'a deeply Canadian experience, punctuated by musical performances, dance numbers, inspiring personal accounts and special guest appearances.'CanadaJun 9
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Stellantis recalls more than 1 million Jeep vehicles, cites fire hazardStellantis said the recall impacts nearly 1.08 million vehicles in the United States, 106,000 in Canada, 23,000 in Mexico and about 125,000 in other markets around the world.ConsumerJun 9
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Tanmaxxing: Why tanning is making a comeback despite the health risksEnvironment and Climate Change Canada states that 'across the whole country there is a high likelihood of temperatures exceeding averages this summer.'HealthJun 8
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AI just designed a ‘fundamental new vaccine’ for viruses, researchers sayA team at the University of Cambridge say this is the first time that a vaccine whose active component was 'designed entirely by computer simulations has been tested in humans.'HealthJun 5
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International Space Station air leak evacuation preparations end, NASA saysFour astronauts got orders from NASA to enter their Crew Dragon spacecraft docked to the station and don their spacesuits in case the air leak warrants an emergency evacuationWorldJun 5
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A ‘strong’ geomagnetic storm means auroras about to light up Canada’s skiesThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) northern lights forecast signals 'strong' geomagnetic storms today and overnight tomorrow.CanadaJun 4
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Vitamin D and calcium may not support bone health as much as thought: studySeventy-three per cent of participants were 'not at high risk of fractures or falls,' with calcium, vitamin D or combined supplements having 'little to no effect on fractures.'HealthJun 4
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Infertility or endometriosis could be linked to early menopause risk: studyA study published by the Menopause Society has found that women who had unexplained infertility or endometriosis had an increased risk of early menopause happening before age 45.HealthJun 3
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