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Global markets drop, oil wobbles as Iran war economic costs deepenU.S. benchmark crude fell US$1.24 to US$94.53 per barrel. Brent crude, the international standard, rose to US$104.17 per barrel. That's down from more than US$106 on Monday.WorldMar 18
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Saskatchewan RCMP saw almost 10K domestic violence victims in 2025The police agency in a news release on Monday said it was continuing a trend of 'persistently high levels' of both types of interpersonal violence.ÂCrimeMar 16
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Rhode Island shooter killed ex-wife, son before bystanders intervened: policeInvestigators had spoken to nearly 100 witnesses as of Monday evening as they attempt to piece together what happened inside the Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket.CanadaFeb 17
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New Brunswick’s projected $1.3-billion deficit is highest in province’s historyNew Brunswick's projected deficit has ballooned by $800 million since the spring budget and now sits at $1.33 billion — making it the highest in the province's history.PoliticsFeb 17
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More than 100 cm of snow in N.L. amid relentless storm season in Atlantic CanadaEnvironment Canada has issued blowing snow and winter storm warnings for much of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and eastern New Brunswick.WeatherFeb 23
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Shortage of estrogen patches in B.C. but officials say not to worryB.C. recently announced that as of March 1, menopausal hormone therapy will be covered 100 per cent in the province for any resident enrolled in MSP.HealthMar 5
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Europe sees decline in bird flu case detections, report findsBetween November 29 and February 27, authorities recorded 406 outbreaks of bird flu in domestic birds in 32 European countries and 2,108 outbreaks in wild birds, they said.HealthMar 12
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‘Really short-sighted’: Nova Scotia budget cuts funding to Halifax student transit pass programAs part of the budget, the province will be reducing grants to organizations to the tune of $130.4 million — including the bus pass program.PoliticsFeb 25
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Halifax teens lament the loss of government program offering free bus passesPremier Tim Houston’s Progressive Conservative government has said it needs to cut $130 million in grant funding to address the province's $1.2-billion deficit.PoliticsMar 6
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Mental health funding tied to 2020 mass shooting part of Nova Scotia budget cutsThe cuts are part of a $130-million reduction in government grants to non-profits and community groups in the provincial budget tabled Monday with a $1.2-billion deficit.CanadaFeb 25
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Heavy snowfall, high wind warnings issued for much of southern AlbertaAnother winter storm is on the way for southern Alberta with up to 30 cm of snow and wind gusts around 130 km/h in some areas forecast for Friday.TrafficFeb 26
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Canadian Tire ordered to pay nearly $1.3 million for false advertisingCanadian Tire has been ordered to pay just under $1.3 million after pleading guilty to 74 counts of violating sections of Quebec's Consumer Protection Act.ConsumerFeb 7
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Barrett helps Raptors snap skid with win over JazzR.J. Barrett scored a team-high 21 points and Sandro Mamukelashvili came off the bench to add 20 to help the Toronto Raptors to a 107-100 win against the struggling Utah Jazz on Sunday.SportsFeb 1
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Oil prices jump, U.S. markets retreat as Iran war worsens supply concernsU.S. benchmark crude oil jumped US$4.52 to US$91.77 a barrel. Brent, the international standard, climbed US$5.34 to US$97.32 per barrel after briefly eclipsing the US$100 level.WorldMar 12
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More than 100 B.C. First Nations urge Eby to uphold DRIPA or risk backslideThe government is looking at amending DRIPA after a landmark court ruling in December that determined it was legally enforceable and not just symbolic.PoliticsFeb 10
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Kucherov powers Lightning over Maple Leafs 5-2Nikita Kucherov had three assists in a four-goal first period and added another in the third to give him 100 points on the season as the Tampa Bay Lightning cruised past the listless Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 on Saturday.SportsMar 7
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Ontario taxpayers stuck with nearly $100K bill for rescue of 58 dogsOntario taxpayers are on the hook for nearly $100,000 for the rescue of 58 dogs from a Hamilton-area home this past summer.CanadaFeb 2
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5 things to know as New Brunswick prepares for cuts in next month’s budgetStaring down a record deficit of $1.3 billion, the New Brunswick government has warned that virtually every service and program risks facing cuts in next month's budget.PoliticsFeb 19
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‘Record high’: Calls to human trafficking hotline in Canada surgeCalls to the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline hit more than 5,900 calls nationwide in 2025, a 14 per cent increase from 5,100 calls in 2024, the organization said.CanadaFeb 19
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Alberta to invest $143M in more classroom support for K-6 schoolsAlberta is investing $143 million to create 476 new classroom complexity teams in K-6 schools, targeting rising student needs across the province.EducationFeb 12