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• Higher inflation in Canada and the U.S. could last years, economists say

  Concern about faster-rising prices is growing.

  Money

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• New ceasefire accepted after Armenian soldiers killed near Azerbaijan border

  Armenia's defence ministry said in a statement that Azeri forces had attacked Armenian positions near the border between the two countries, while Azerbaijan says it was provoked.

  World

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• While you were sleeping: How Canada performed at Tokyo Olympics Tuesday, Wednesday

  Canada made history at the Tokyo Olympics Wednesday, setting a new national medal record for a Summer Games athlete while several rowers advanced to final rounds.

  Sports

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• Faced with wildfires 49% Canadians say urgent need to tackle climate change: poll  

  Despite a record-breaking heat wave this summer, majority of people in Canada are not keen on spending more to help fight climate change, new Ipsos poll shows.

  Environment

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• Tokyo governor urges young people to get COVID-19 vaccines as cases surge

  Officials are reminding the Japanese public that mostly unvaccinated younger people are now dominating the new cases, while cases among vaccinated elderly people have dropped.

  World

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• Simone Biles withdraws from all-around gymnastics competition at Tokyo Olympics

  USA Gymnastics said Biles' withdrawal was made "after further medical evaluation" for the 24-year-old superstar gymnast to "focus on her mental health."

  Sports

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• Canada’s Penny Oleksiak wins record 6th Olympic medal at Tokyo Summer Games

  The bronze medal in the 200-metre freestyle swim makes Oleksiak the most decorated Canadian athlete to ever compete at the Summer Games.

  Sports

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• WATCH: Global National – July 27

  Watch the full broadcast of Global National with Dawna Friesen

  News

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• Biden says next ‘real shooting’ war could be result of major cyber attack

  "I think it's more than likely we're going to end up, if we end up in a war ... it's going to be as a consequence of a cyber breach of great consequence," Biden said.

  World

  11 hours
• Apple, Alphabet, Microsoft report over $50B in profit combined for Q2 2021

  The earnings underscore their unparalleled influence and success at reshaping the way we live.

  Tech

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• B.C. wildfire update Tuesday: Concerns after residents refuse to heed evacuation orders

  The Thompson Nicola Regional District confirmed Tuesday the Sparks Lake fire has prompted the evacuation order of 295 addresses and the evacuation alert of 394 addresses.

  Canada

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• Sponsors for Canadiens pushing back against Logan Mailloux draft pick

  Montreal Canadiens' sponsors are pushing back as the team continues to face backlash in the wake of its controversial decision to select a player charged with a sex crime.

  Sports

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• Officials, experts agree: U.S. employers have legal right to mandate COVID-19 shots

  Employment lawyers believe many businesses will want to meet hesitant workers half-way.

  World

  Jul 27
• Human remains found in Stead, Man. confirmed to be Clifford Joseph: RCMP

  Eric Wildman is a suspect in Joseph’s homicide and was the focus of a manhunt for more than a week last month.

  Crime

  Jul 27
• Infrastructure bank may give more funding to electric buses as demand rises: CEO

  Ehren Cory says the agency won't hesitate to adjust its investment plans if demand for zero-emission buses outstrips the current financing targets.

  Canada

  Jul 27
• As Canada hits COVID-19 vaccine milestone, reducing barriers to access key: experts

  Only 0.5 per cent of COVID-19 cases are in Canadians who have been fully vaccinated against the virus, but cases are surging among the unvaccinated ahead of autumn.

  Canada

  Jul 27
• P.E.I. becomes 3rd province to sign on to Liberals’ national child care program

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement today in Charlottetown alongside Premier Dennis King.

  Canada

  Jul 27
• Some of $500M federal payment to seniors will go to deceased, minister warned

  A late May briefing note to Seniors Minister Deb Schulte said the government wouldn't seek to recoup the deposits made to the deceased.

  Canada

  Jul 27
• South Carolina man convicted of killing woman who mistook his car for Uber in 2019

  Josephson got into Rowland's car thinking it was an Uber ride that would take her back to her apartment, prosecutors said.

  World

  Jul 27
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• Hate crimes rose ‘sharply’ in 2020 despite police-reported crime drop, data shows

  Data compiled in the latest Statistics Canada report found that police-reported crime decreased by eight per cent last year, falling from 79.8 in 2019 to 73.4 incidents.

  Canada

  Jul 27
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• Almost 650K Quebecers have jumped on COVID-19 vaccine lottery bandwagon

  When the government first announced its plans for a lottery earlier this month, it said it hoped the initiative would encourage more people to roll up their sleeves and get a shot.

  Health

  Jul 27
• Human Rights Watch accuses Israel, Palestinian militants of war crimes in May conflict

  The international human rights organization issued its conclusions after investigating three Israeli airstrikes and that it said killed 62 Palestinian civilians.

  World

  Jul 27
• COVID-19: Middlesex-London Health Unit reports 8 cases, 5 recoveries

  On Tuesday, the Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) reported eight new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total in the region to 12,752.

  Health

  Jul 27
• Canadian border workers vote to strike as reopening date nears

  The Public Service Alliance of Canada and its Customs and Immigration Union says its members may strike as soon as Aug. 6.

  Canada

  Jul 27
• Canada at the Tokyo Olympics: Who’s competing Tuesday night, Wednesday morning

  Canadian athletes will be busy competing in several events at the Tokyo Olympics Wednesday, including rowers and swimmers looking to come out on top in multiple gold medal matches.

  Sports

  Jul 27