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Canada’s focus ‘hasn’t changed’ despite U.S. midterm blue wave, minister saysCanadian leaders say it would be “dangerous” to assume relations with the U.S. will change immediately following a major sweep of the House and the Senate by the Democrats Tuesday.Politics6 hours
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‘Extinction-level event’: DeSantis says blue wave will hurt GOP for yearsFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis has said the Democrat’s sweeping win in the midterms is a “close to an extinction level event for Republicans in many parts of the country.”Politics8 hours
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Election workers prepare for contested results ahead of U.S. midtermsAsked last week if he would respect the results of the midterms, Trump said he would, “if they're honest elections.” That has election workers bracing for election fallout.U.S. NewsNov 1
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Canada echoes U.S. ‘mass casualty event’ warning for MoscowThe U.S. Embassy in Moscow has issued an alert regarding a threat of a “mass casualty event” at the Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve in Moscow.WorldOct 31
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4 dead, 2 injured following collision near Guelph, Ont.Wellington OPP, fire and paramedic services responded to reports of the collision on Watson Road South between Maltby Road East and Wellington Road 34.TrafficOct 31
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Suspect wanted in violent home invasion was also shot: Toronto policeIn an update Saturday morning, Insp. Kristy Smith said police have issued a Canada-wide arrest warrant for 23-year-old Daijohn Richards.CrimeOct 31
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Canada, EU lay out vision for closer ties in ‘dangerous and divided’ worldCanada and the EU are laying out their vision for what a closer relationship looks like in an increasingly “dangerous and divided” where trade has become “weaponized.”CanadaOct 30
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Is permanent daylight saving time or standard time better? What to knowTransitioning to daylight saving time in the spring shifts daylight further into the evening, but in the winter it pushes sunrise later, especially in more northern latitudes.CanadaOct 30
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Canada faces ‘critical gaps’ on military combat ammunition: AG warnsThe report found there is a major discrepancy in the supply of munitions for training exercises and munitions to be used in combat.CanadaOct 29
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Competition Bureau chief urges limits on non-compete clauses for workersIn a letter dated Oct. 29, Interim Commissioner of Competition Jeanne Pratt said the breadth of use of non-compete clauses in Canada is “concerning.”EconomyOct 29
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Stelco must recall laid off workers ‘immediately,’ Joly says in new letterIn a letter dated Oct. 29 addressed to Stelco’s president, Paul Simon, Joly said she expects a 'concrete and credible plan for re-engagement with these workers.'CanadaOct 29
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How the latest interest rate hike could affect everyday CanadiansWhile Wednesday's hike is less significant than those that followed the pandemic, experts say people who are already struggling to make ends meet will feel the burden first.EconomyOct 28
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Deaths from wildfire smoke up 275% over recent years, new report saysA new Lancet report found there were an average of approximately 4,000 annual deaths associated with wildfire smoke between 2021-25, compared to 1,050 annually in 2003-12.HealthOct 28
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Ontario police officer facing 7 charges following multi-jurisdictional investigationA York police officer has been suspended with pay following an investigation by Peel Regional Police and York Regional Police (YRP).CrimeOct 24
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Legal expert calls out Trump’s threat to delegitimize Alaska senate voteOn Thursday, the DOJ filed a lawsuit to block Alaska from certifying its senate election results if Republican Dan S. Sullivan, the incumbent, doesn’t win.U.S. NewsOct 24
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Palestinian officials plead to foreign governments as Israelis return to the pollsA day after attacks by Palestinian gunmen killed two soldiers, Israel imposed widespread closures, displacing residents in the city of Hebron.WorldOct 24
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Owner of vehicle used in alleged triple abduction identifiedIonut Stroe, 25, is the owner of a 2017 White Ford Expedition vehicle with Ontario license plate DJJS 875 that police say was used in the alleged abduction of the three children.CrimeOct 24
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First Nations leaders voice priorities ahead of historic meeting in OttawaFirst Nations leaders are preparing for a historic meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney and the nation’s premiers, the first of its kind in more than two decades.PoliticsOct 24
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Canada plunges into early flu season as vaccines begin to roll outExperts agree that vaccination is the best way to prevent serious illness and complications from influenza.HealthOct 23
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Trump removing some 50% tariffs on Canadian products, adding othersThe amendment issued by the White House Friday, listed 22 products previously subject to 50 per cent tariffs that will now be exempt, while 100 new products were added.PoliticsOct 23
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Airbnb is limiting the chores hosts can make you do when checking outAirbnb said hosts will not be allowed to ask guests to complete any task that would take 'significant effort or time, or would typically be performed by a cleaner.'ConsumerOct 22
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Air Canada cancels 5 more routes to U.S. destinations for 2027In response to weaker demand, Air Canada announced it would be cancelling service on five routes between Canada and the U.S. beginning in 2027.ConsumerOct 22
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N.S. NDP remove party whip following post about France protestsThe Nova Scotia NDP has removed MLA Paul Wozney as its whip after the PC Caucus accused him of calling for “France-style riots in Nova Scotia and Canada.”PoliticsOct 21
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Can a photo help predict if you’ll survive cancer? Researchers think soA team of researchers developed AI models that they say can predict a person’s biological age and chances of surviving cancer treatment using a singular photograph of their face.TechOct 21
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Carnival Cruise Lines is bringing in dynamic pricing for some trip amenitiesDynamic pricing has increasingly come under intense scrutiny by opposition parties especially for companies using algorithmic models to determine pricing.ConsumerOct 21
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