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Montreal hospital ordered to keep woman on life support so she can die in NigeriaThe MUHC sought permission to stop all the 42-year-old woman’s treatments and give her palliative care after concluding she had no chance of neurological recovery.CanadaJul 16
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World population could peak at 10.3B by 2080s: UNThe report — released on World Population Day — says the global population is then expected to decline to around 10.2 billion by the end of the century.WorldJul 11
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Nigerian forces rescue hundreds, mostly women and children, from Boko HaramThe 350 hostages had been held in the Sambisa Forest, a hideout for the extremist group which launched an insurgency in 2009, a senior Nigerian Army officer said.WorldMay 21
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From ‘The W’ to the world, basketball star Aaliyah Edwards is living the dreamAaliyah Edwards is living her dream. From Kingston Impact to UConn Huskies, and now the WNBA, she's about to make her mark on Team Canada as they prepare for the Paris Olympics.SportsJul 17
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‘Vernon is home for us’: COVID-19 pandemic changes course of Nigerian man’s lifeThe Nigerian man was visiting his sister in Fort McMurray, Alta., and was scheduled to fly home in April 2020. But when the pandemic hit, Canadian borders closed.LifestyleMay 9
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New prosperity index indicates $9,000 income gap for African Nova Scotian menThe index notes a gap in average after-tax income of $8,960 for Black men compared to the province's general male population.CanadaMay 22
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What is OPEC and how does it affect oil prices?The members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies including Russia will meet on June 2 to discuss their joint oil production policy.EconomyMay 24
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Montreal family fighting deportation to Nigeria can stay for now, advocates saySince the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Adegboye and her husband have worked as orderlies providing health care to vulnerable patients.CanadaApr 2
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Calgary rock project Cindy Lee among acts shortlisted for Polaris Music PrizeThe Polaris winner will be announced Sept. 17 during a gala presentation at Toronto's Massey Hall.EntertainmentJul 12
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Edmonton police shooting of Matthew Arkangelo criticized: ‘Seems like he was just gunned down’The final moments of Matthew Arkangelo's life found him standing in front of an EPS officer, with his hands up, before a bullet went through the young man's body and he died.CrimeJul 9
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Meta says you can’t turn off its new AI tool on Facebook, InstagramMeta has now integrated AI into Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and Messenger in Canada — but its presence may not be welcomed by all.CanadaApr 19
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Ottawa ‘doubling down’ on foreign aid amid global decline: ministerThe Liberals pledged in their Tuesday budget to increase humanitarian aid by $150 million in the current fiscal year and $200 million the following year.CanadaApr 18
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A Nigerian family says they face ‘persecution’ if deported. They’re pleading to stayDeborah Adegboye says she, her husband and first child were fleeing religious persecution in their home country when they entered Canada as asylum-seekers via Roxham Road.CanadaMar 29
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Man completes run across the length of Africa after gruelling year-long trekAs admirers of Russ Cook (a.k.a. 'Hardest Geezer') celebrated his monumental run across Africa, Cook joked at the finish line he was 'a bit tired' after his 352-day run.TrendingApr 8
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Families of mentally ill men killed in Winnipeg police shootings call for joint inquestTwo families are calling for a joint-inquest into the deaths of two men who were shot and killed by Winnipeg police in recent months.CanadaApr 5
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Code Critical: N.S. nurses say ‘crisis in staffing’ continues to take emotional and physical tollA Nova Scotia nurse says health-care workers are continuing to battle burnout. Their union calls it a crisis in staffing that's taking a toll mentally and physically.HealthApr 2
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Rising costs cause Saskatoon Folkfest pavilions to take a breakSome pavilions are backing out of this year's Saskatoon Folkfest, citing rising costs.CanadaApr 26
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Housing asylum seekers at Niagara hotels cost Canada more than $100 millionNewly released figures from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada show the federal government spent more than $100 million housing asylum seekers at hotels.CanadaMar 26
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Akim Aliu, longtime NHL critic and diversity advocate, gets tryout with AHL teamAkim Aliu is getting another shot at playing pro hockey, this time in the AHL.SportsMar 21
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Conestoga is a foreign student mecca. Is its climb to riches leading it off a cliff?Financial statements show Conestoga College had a $106-million surplus for the 2022-23 year. That's up from just $2.5 million in 2014-2015.CanadaApr 30