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Didsbury passes bylaw to ban decorative flags, crosswalks from government landDidsbury has passed a public spaces neutrality bylaw, restricting the Alberta community to flying only government flags and maintaining standardized road and crosswalk markings.PerspectivesMar 25
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Canada’s fuel excise tax freeze now in effect. Where do gas prices stand?The suspension is largely due to the ongoing U.S.-Iran war, with the movement of shipments along the Strait of Hormuz having mostly been stalled.ConsumerApr 20
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Oil prices rise as U.S.-Iran standoff continues in Strait of HormuzPresident Donald Trump said an Iranian-flagged cargo ship had been fired upon and seized when it tried to get around the U.S. blockade.WorldApr 19
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U.K.’s Starmer ‘fed up’ with Putin and Trump’s actions raising energy pricesIran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz has had global oil markets jittery, with much the U.K. and much of Europe reeling from an energy crisis.WorldApr 10
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Regulators lag banks in AI as Anthropic’s Mythos raises oversight concernsRegulators and global standard‑setting bodies have stepped up warnings about the risks posed by the rollout of AI across the financial sector.EconomyApr 28
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Trump says closed Strait of Hormuz will ‘be dealt with forcefully’Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf accused the U.S. of undermining regional security with the effort to end Iran’s hold on the strait, warned Tehran will respond.WorldMay 5
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‘Shoot and kill’ Iranian boats laying sea mines, Trump tells military“I have ordered the United States Navy to shoot and kill any boat, small boats though they may be...that is putting mines in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz,” Trump posted.WorldApr 23
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B.C. gas prices forecast to hit record high amid stalemate in Iran, U.S. peace talksGas prices are set to surge again on Friday despite the temporary suspension of the 10 cents per litre federal fuel tax that was implemented just 10 days ago.EconomyApr 30
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Canadian military procurement faces ‘persistent challenges,’ audit warnsThe audit said it found "persistent challenges" in the procurement system, even though it is “evolving rapidly” under Prime Minster Mark Carney's government.PoliticsApr 17
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ANALYSIS: Liberal control of byelection timing a factor for potential NDP seat stealIf Prime Minister Mark Carney times upcoming byelections right, the Liberals can squeeze an under-resourced NDP and give themselves an advantage over the BQ, David Akin writes.PoliticsApr 25
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Saskatchewan farmers battle higher costs ahead of spring seedingSaskatchewan farmers prepare for spring seeding with higher input costs for items such as diesel and fertilizer, while at the same time, they are seeing lower prices for grain.CanadaApr 22
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Experts warn gas price drops in Atlantic Canada may not last longCommuters in most Atlantic provinces are finding relief at the pump today after widespread drops in prices set by local utility boards.CanadaApr 10
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Edmonton city councillor hopes to revisit fare gates at LRT stationsEdmonton city councillor Mike Elliott is open to revisiting the conversation of adding fare gates at some LRT stations, saying it could help with safety concerns and boost revenue.CanadaApr 23
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Police arrest man accused of hitting cruiser, other vehicles as he fled Toronto traffic stopOfficers said they were speaking to the driver outside the vehicle when the passenger moved across to the driver's side and began driving away.CrimeApr 9
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Group calls on Ontario to redirect alcohol revenue to deal with harms of drinkingThe Canada Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Research Network said it is worried by Ontario's moves to enable more drinking, and wants to see some funding go to education.CanadaApr 30
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Reward for tips on Lambton College shooting prime suspect doubles to $50KLaw enforcement is still searching for Kyaw 'Chin' Doe, one of two suspects in the April 10 shooting that left one person dead and two others injured.CrimeApr 27
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Oil prices rise along with Iran tensions, U.S. stocks ease off record rallyThe S&P 500 slipped 0.4 per cent from its all-time high and is on track for just its second drop in 14 days after the United States seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel.WorldApr 20
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Ban algorithmic pricing, NDP urges Carney: ‘Downright creepy’Algorithmic pricing, otherwise known as dynamic pricing, is when retail companies use AI and data to set different prices for consumers.ConsumerApr 13
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Toronto sees hundreds of thousands rally for Iran ‘Day of Action’Demonstrators called for an end to government repression in Iran as widespread protests inside the country have been met with violent crackdowns.CanadaFeb 15
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Tumbler Ridge shooting: Canada lowers flags to half-mast for 7 daysPrime Minister Mark Carney has announced that Canadian flags will be flown at half-mast for seven days on federal buildings following the school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.CanadaFeb 11