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Ontario to introduce lifetime ban for people convicted of fatal dangerous drivingPart of the legislation will include measures called Andrew's Law in memory of a father of three who was killed in a collision earlier this year.PoliticsNov 25
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Toronto mayor weighs raising tax on home sales over $3M as budget season beginsChow's office said this week she was targeting an incremental increase to her so-called luxury homes tax to try and raise $152 million for city hall's coffers.PoliticsDec 4
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Obama warns U.S. in ‘dangerous moment’ citing Charlie Kirk killing, TrumpThe sentiment among Trump and his aides following Kirk's killing of calling political opponents 'vermin, enemies … speaks to a broader problem,' Obama said.U.S. NewsSep 17
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Ontario signs agreement with First Nation to speed up Ring of Fire roadOn Thursday morning, Premier Doug Ford signed a new agreement with Marten Falls First Nation to move forward with an all-season road connecting it to Ontario's highway network.PoliticsNov 27
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U.S. National Guard shooting suspect enters plea in 1st court appearanceRahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national who was also shot, made his initial court appearance by video from a hospital bed.U.S. NewsDec 2
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Trump threatens ‘severe’ tariffs on Canadian fertilizer ‘if we have to’Trump made the comment during a roundtable event at the White House where he announced a US$12-billion tariff relief fund for American farmers.EconomyDec 8
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Alberta minister reportedly putting together first AI-generated legislation in CanadaThe Alberta government is about to take the next logical step in artificial intelligence — using it to draft a proposed law.CanadaNov 26
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‘Deeply ashamed’: Larry Summers steps back from public roles over Epstein emails'I take full responsibility for my misguided decision to continue communicating with Mr. Epstein,' Larry Summers said in a statement.U.S. NewsNov 18
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Alberta passes bill to use notwithstanding clause to end teacher strikePremier Danielle Smith’s caucus worked into the wee hours of Tuesday morning to curtail debate and speedily pass a bill to order 51,000 striking teachers back to work.EducationOct 28
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A shaky coalition and ‘near-death’ election put Eby under scrutiny at NDP conventionBut since 2023, the NDP eked out a majority with just one seat to spare in last year's provincial election, but has been shedding support from First Nations and its union base.PoliticsNov 14
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Alberta uses Charter’s notwithstanding clause to order striking teachers back to workThe move puts the Alberta government on a potential collision course with more than 350,000 workers in other provincial unions, which have promised an “unprecedented response."PoliticsOct 27
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Kinew weighs in on killer’s release from prison, reaches out to prime ministerManitoba's premier and First Nations organizations want a review of the justice system after learning a man who killed two Indigenous women is being released from prison.CrimeNov 13
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What is the B.C. oil tanker ban, and could it change under pipeline deal?The Alberta deal includes a commitment from Ottawa to 'enable the export of bitumen ... including if necessary through an appropriate adjustment to the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act.'CanadaNov 29
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If Trump tariffs fertilizer, U.S. lacks reserves ‘to meet domestic demand’In a statement, Fertilizer Canada said increasing fertilizer production 'cannot happen overnight and can take 10 to 15 years to increase.'EconomyDec 9
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‘Cherry on top’: Grey Cup visitors exceed Manitoba hotel association’s expectationsThe head of the Manitoba Hotel Association says the Grey Cup experience, for local hoteliers, was even better than expected.EconomyNov 17
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Suspect arrested, charged over D.C. pipe bombs planted before Jan. 6 attackThe suspect in custody has been identified as Brian Cole Jr., according to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, who said he has been charged with the use of an explosive device.U.S. NewsDec 4
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MLA Angela Pitt accuses school principal of weaponizing position to push recall petitionDerek Keenan has said the petition drive is not about the teacher dispute, but rather his feelings that Angela Pitt isn’t responding to or acting on the concerns of constituents.PoliticsNov 12
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Halifax security forum draws global crowd to discuss future of democracyDefence Minister David McGuinty will host the Halifax International Security Forum, an event watched closely for its discussions among democratic allies about collective defence.CanadaNov 21
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Ontario tables new omnibus legislation, including speed camera banThe legislation introduced Monday is largely about cutting permit timelines and processes, but it also includes measures to remove speed cameras and encourage more speed bumps.PoliticsOct 20
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Why northern First Nations still rely on diesel fuel — and what could power the coveted Ring of FireThe fumes coming through the walls of Neskantaga First Nation's nursing station warned of a crisis with a familiar smell.CanadaDec 10