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Incumbent Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow launching re-election bidThe incumbent is expected to officially announce the move on Monday morning, after her campaign confirmed a 10 a.m. event.CanadaMay 25
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John Tory says he won’t run in October’s mayoral raceTory stood down in 2023 after it was revealed he had had a relationship with a staff member in his office after serving at the top of city hall for almost a decade.PoliticsMar 3
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Michael Ford confirms he won’t run in Toronto’s mayoral electionMichael Ford, who served most recently in provincial parliament, released a statement Thursday confirming he wouldn't seek to succeed Olivia Chow as Toronto's next mayor.PoliticsApr 2
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Taylor Swift becomes youngest woman ever inducted into Songwriters Hall of FameTaylor Swift is the youngest woman inducted, but Stevie Wonder, who started his recording career at 13, was the youngest ever inducted, it was announced on stage.EntertainmentJun 12
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Quebec premier feels bound by Labrador energy deal despite expiration dateQuebec says it is still bound by a proposed energy deal as Newfoundland and Labrador reviews the agreement. With files from Patrice Bergeron in Rivière-du-Loup, Que.CanadaMay 1
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Global News’ Dawna Friesen wins Canadian Screen Award for Best National News AnchorDawna Friesen has been awarded the Canadian Screen Award for Best National News Anchor. She is the anchor and executive editor of Global National.CanadaMay 29
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NDP proposes ban on MP floor crossings without facing voters in byelectionNDP parliamentary leader Don Davies has introduced a bill to ban MPs from crossing the floor without getting the support of their voters in a byelection.PoliticsJun 2
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Local business, community leader appointed University of Calgary chancellorWell-known Calgary-born lawyer and philanthropist John S. Osler has been selected as the next chancellor of the University of Calgary.EducationApr 30
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Decanters and deepfakes: How AI is changing political warfare in OntarioThe Gravy Plane parody video, with its catchy country-music soundtrack and a depiction of Doug Ford in LEGO form, has racked up hundreds of thousands of views.PoliticsJun 6
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Premier Doug Ford, health minister defend supervised consumption site closuresThis came after the province forced the closure of nine other such sites last year that it deemed were too close to schools and daycares.HealthMar 25
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N.B. man says he had to postpone heart surgery because he can’t afford recoveryDavid Elman says he's living a difficult reality: he's too sick to work but wasn't considered sick enough to receive additional financial support ahead of open-heart surgery.HealthJun 8
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B.C. bars, restaurants welcome change to province’s liquor policyThe B.C. government announced that under a three-year trial, B.C.'s restaurants, bars and pubs can now buy alcohol directly from B.C. liquor stores and from private liquor stores.PoliticsJun 2
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Road to the Referendum: Exploring Alberta separatism and the province’s place in CanadaGlobal News explores the issues at the heart of the Alberta independence movement and conversely, the efforts to nip it in the bud and stay in Canada, in 'Road to the Referendum.'CanadaMay 31
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Court evidence released in Abbotsford double murder trialOne of the pieces of evidence showed two of the killers, Abhijeet Singh and Khushveer Toor, filming themselves on the roof of the victims' home one month before the killing.CrimeJun 10
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Growing wildfires near Lac du Bonnet reiterate need to be prepared across ManitobaTwo wildfires are growing near Lac du Bonnet, about a hour north of Winnipeg, where a devastating fire last spring claimed two lives and destroyed dozens of properties.FireJun 3
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Family of man who died in Royal Alexandra Hospital ER waiting room demanding answersThe dad and stepmom of Travis Smith are demanding answers, after the 33-year-old died in early May while waiting for care in the E.R. waiting room of the Royal Alexandra Hospital.HealthMay 27
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Ontario lottery agency to limit winner names in releases, citing privacy concernsThe Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation said the change took effect last week and applies to winner news releases.CanadaMay 4
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Vancouver-born NBA player Brandon Clarke dies at 29Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died, the team, his agency and the NBA said Tuesday, without providing any details on when, where or how. He was 29.SportsMay 12
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Panel concludes Quebec energy deal is not good enough for Newfoundland and LabradorA panel appointed by the Newfoundland and Labrador government says a proposed energy deal with Hydro-Québec is not in the province's best interests.CanadaMay 19
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Brandon Clarke, B.C.-born Memphis Grizzlies forward, dead at 29Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died, the team, his agency and the NBA said Tuesday. He was 29.SportsMay 12