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Construction on water tunnel beneath Stanley Park to kick off this month
The 1.4-kilometre tunnel will replace an existing water main from the North Shore that was built in the 1930s.
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Rudy Giuliani shows up to vote in the Mercedes he was supposed to surrender
Rudy Giuliani showed up to vote wearing a New York fire department hat and a stars-and-stripes shirt, driving the Mercedes-Benz he was ordered to turn over.
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Quebec schools call for exemption from foreign student cap, but minister unmoved
Immigration Minister Jean-François Roberge says it’s 'not reasonable' to think Quebec could cut the number of foreign students without including universities and public colleges.
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Alberta in talks to attract transgender health specialists to the province
Earlier this year, Premier Danielle Smith said the province would begin efforts to attract those specialists so Albertans wouldn't have to travel out of province for care.
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Winnipeg man arrested after afternoon carjacking, police say
Police learned the 22-year-old victim had been delivering a parcel when he was attacked with bear spray and robbed of his vehicle.
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Fatality inquiry into Alberta boxer Tim Hague’s knockout death recommends better oversight
Tim Hague competed in a boxing match licensed by the Edmonton Combative Sports Commission in June 2017 when his opponent, former CFL player Adam Braidwood, knocked him unconscious.
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Israel’s Netanyahu dismisses defense minister amid escalating tensions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed his popular defense minister in a surprise announcement that came as the country is embroiled in wars.
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Premier pitches all-party election committee after ‘human error’ in B.C. vote count
A provincewide review found several errors in the provincial vote count, many related to out-of-district votes, however none were enough to affect the outcome in any riding.
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Bomb threats at U.S. election polling places not ‘credible,’ FBI says
The U.S. Capitol Police meanwhile said on Tuesday that a man was stopped during a screening process at the Capitol Visitor Center. He was carrying a torch and a flare gun.
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Bank of Canada worried jumbo rate cut would send sign of ‘economic trouble’
The Bank of Canada's governing council worried that the 50-basis-point rate cut would spark concern about the health of the Canadian economy, deliberations show.
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Nintendo profit dips as demand for Switch console wanes
Nintendo, the Japanese video game maker behind the Super Mario franchise, said Tuesday that its profit fell 60 per cent in the first half of the fiscal year.
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Property taxes going up in Calgary, but city says it has limited the increase
The City of Calgary says the owner of an average single-family home will be paying an additional 3.6 per cent in property tax in 2025.
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With inflation cooling and wages growing, why are Canadians still feeling strained?
The federal finance minister has been taking every opportunity to remind frustrated Canadians that after a bumpy pandemic recovery, the nation's economy is doing a lot better.
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Pedestrian hit by car in front of Winnipeg mall
A man remains in hospital after being hit by a car in front of Kildonan Place mall Monday evening, Winnipeg police say.
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Walking pneumonia spikes in parts of Canada, especially in kids: doctors
Doctors say they are seeing a spike in walking pneumonia cases in parts of Canada, particularly in kids, at a time when respiratory viruses typically circulate.
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5 key U.S. election turning points Canadians should watch for
Americans are facing a decision about the future of their country and no matter which president they choose, Canada cannot escape the pull of political polarization.
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Boeing strike ends as factory workers vote to accept contract offer
The contract’s ratification on the eve of Election Day cleared the way for a major U.S. manufacturer and government contractor to restart Pacific Northwest assembly lines.
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Americans head to polls with stark choice between Trump and Harris
Polls opened across the U.S. Tuesday morning as voters faced a stark choice between two candidates who have offered drastically different temperaments and visions for the country.
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Is the Dyson Supersonic *really* worth the splurge?
I put the Dyson Supersonic to the test. Is it actually worth the price point? Read on for my honest review.
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