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U of G soccer coach confident Canada can advance in 2026 FIFA World CupAlan Koch expects the Group B opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina to be a difficult game for Canada on Friday, but he is confident the team can advance through the competition.SportsJun 10
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Heat waves are dangerous for pets. Here’s how you could keep them coolEnvironment Canada on Monday issued heat alerts for parts of Ontario, Quebec, Alberta and the Northwest Territories. Here's how you can keep your pets cool.WeatherJun 29
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California is banning ‘sell-by’ food dates. How Canada’s packaging comparesStarting Wednesday, California Assembly Bill 660 went into effect. The law prohibits the use of 'sell-by' dates on food packets in an effort to reduce food waste.ConsumerJul 3
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Canada’s workforce is aging. Is it the wisdom economy — or a cost crunch?Statistics Canada's study released on Wednesday found that the proportion of firms with an average worker age over 40 rose from 26.2 per cent in 2001 to 42.3 per cent in 2022.EconomyJun 25
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Inflation rose 3.2% as gas, food prices jump — with tomato prices up 45%Higher oil and gasoline prices pushed overall inflation in May to 3.2 per cent compared with a year ago, according to Statistics Canada.EconomyJun 22
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Botched RCMP investigation in N.S. echoes experience of violence survivors: therapistA Halifax trauma therapist says a watchdog report on a botched Nova Scotia RCMP sexual assault investigation echoes what she hears from victims of gender-based violence.CanadaMay 22
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What’s the deal with 6% fat milk, newly on the market in Ontario?Astute dairy shoppers may have noticed a fresh new option in some Ontario grocery stores — with nearly twice as much fat as consumers are used to seeing in whole milk.CanadaMay 13
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‘I live in Vegas’: Canadian ag producers take gamble with high fuel, fertilizer costsA sharp jump in fuel and fertilizer prices has Canada's agriculture producers engaged in a pricey game of chance.CanadaApr 21
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Iran war could push world into a food ‘catastrophe,’ UN agency warnsIf the U.S.-led war in Iran continues, the protracted conflict 'could trigger a cascade of effects similar to the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis,' according to the FAO.EconomyApr 21
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Canada’s food suppliers are adding fuel surcharges they say are ‘temporary’Global News has obtained notices sent by three of Canada's largest food suppliers to their grocer clients informing them of the surcharges.ConsumerApr 15
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Plant-based milk facility ‘haven for listeria’ before deadly outbreak: docsFood safety experts say the discernible details reveal "huge red flags" at the facility that should have alerted health officials to act sooner.ConsumerApr 17
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Iran ceasefire still holds ‘considerable uncertainty’ for food, oil pricesExperts are saying that Canadians are unlikely to see a notable change in food, fuel or oil prices in the near future as 'considerable uncertainty' remains.EconomyApr 8
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Ticats pleased to finally be playing an opponentThe Hamilton Tiger-Cats' first exhibition game comes at a good time for head coach Scott Milanovich.SportsMay 21
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‘Senior Assassin’ game prompts warnings, but students say it’s all in good funThe 'Senior Assassin' game for Grade 12 students has an app that collects video evidence and tracks the leader scoreboard. Police in the country have been issuing warnings though.CanadaMay 1
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Fuel, food rebates ‘would not bring down’ prices amid Iran war: economistsThe Iran war has raised the price of crude oil beyond US$110 per barrel in international markets, spurring affordability concerns in Canada and around the world.EconomyMar 20
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Algorithmic pricing is being used in Canada. Why many want it bannedMost Canadians want the government to ban or regulate the use of algorithms to set prices, a new poll suggests — with half of respondents saying the practice is unfair.ConsumerMar 19
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Canada barely sells fresh potatoes to Mexico. That’s about to changeCurrently, almost all of Canada’s potato trade with Mexico consists of frozen potatoes and processed items such as frozen french fries.EconomyMar 13
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Beef prices continue to soar, but signs of coming relief are emergingStatistics Canada on Monday said the price of beef rose nearly 14 per cent year over year in February, but that rate is slower compared with the month before.ConsumerMar 17
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Is cyberattack on U.S. health care firm the next phase of the Iran war?Some experts say that a cyberwar through 'proxies' may be the next stage of the Iran war, with civilian infrastructure also coming under threat.WorldMar 12
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Not just balloons: Why the Iran war could cause a global helium shortageHelium, which is considered a critical mineral, is under pressure as the Strait of Hormuz has remained impassable throughout the conflict.EconomyMar 11