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How the latest interest rate hike could affect everyday CanadiansWhile Wednesday's hike is less significant than those that followed the pandemic, experts say people who are already struggling to make ends meet will feel the burden first.Economy7 mins
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Calgary-developed wound treatment used on the battlefield in UkraineCalgary-based NanoTess received Health Canada approval for its NanoSALV Catalytic in 2022 and evaluated it by treating unhoused populations in encampments.Canada1 hour
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Deaths from wildfire smoke up 275% over recent years, new report saysA new Lancet report found there were an average of approximately 4,000 annual deaths associated with wildfire smoke between 2021-25, compared to 1,050 annually in 2003-12.Health3 hours
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Ontario police officer facing 7 charges following multi-jurisdictional investigationA York police officer has been suspended with pay following an investigation by Peel Regional Police and York Regional Police (YRP).CrimeOct 24
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Legal expert calls out Trump’s threat to delegitimize Alaska senate voteOn Thursday, the DOJ filed a lawsuit to block Alaska from certifying its senate election results if Republican Dan S. Sullivan, the incumbent, doesn’t win.U.S. NewsOct 24
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Palestinian officials plead to foreign governments as Israelis return to the pollsA day after attacks by Palestinian gunmen killed two soldiers, Israel imposed widespread closures, displacing residents in the city of Hebron.WorldOct 24
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Owner of vehicle used in alleged triple abduction identifiedIonut Stroe, 25, is the owner of a 2017 White Ford Expedition vehicle with Ontario license plate DJJS 875 that police say was used in the alleged abduction of the three children.CrimeOct 24
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First Nations leaders voice priorities ahead of historic meeting in OttawaFirst Nations leaders are preparing for a historic meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney and the nation’s premiers, the first of its kind in more than two decades.PoliticsOct 24
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Canada plunges into early flu season as vaccines begin to roll outExperts agree that vaccination is the best way to prevent serious illness and complications from influenza.HealthOct 23
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Trump removing some 50% tariffs on Canadian products, adding othersThe amendment issued by the White House Friday, listed 22 products previously subject to 50 per cent tariffs that will now be exempt, while 100 new products were added.PoliticsOct 23
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Airbnb is limiting the chores hosts can make you do when checking outAirbnb said hosts will not be allowed to ask guests to complete any task that would take 'significant effort or time, or would typically be performed by a cleaner.'ConsumerOct 22
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Air Canada cancels 5 more routes to U.S. destinations for 2027In response to weaker demand, Air Canada announced it would be cancelling service on five routes between Canada and the U.S. beginning in 2027.ConsumerOct 22
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N.S. NDP remove party whip following post about France protestsThe Nova Scotia NDP has removed MLA Paul Wozney as its whip after the PC Caucus accused him of calling for “France-style riots in Nova Scotia and Canada.”PoliticsOct 21
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Can a photo help predict if you’ll survive cancer? Researchers think soA team of researchers developed AI models that they say can predict a person’s biological age and chances of surviving cancer treatment using a singular photograph of their face.TechOct 21
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Carnival Cruise Lines is bringing in dynamic pricing for some trip amenitiesDynamic pricing has increasingly come under intense scrutiny by opposition parties especially for companies using algorithmic models to determine pricing.ConsumerOct 21
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Alberta separation referendum ‘not very likely’ new poll showsLess than one quarter of Albertans support a separation vote, but support for the other nine questions on Monday’s referendum ballot continues to grow, a new survey shows.PoliticsOct 18
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Montrealers warn against complacency amid French protestsMontrealers took to the streets Saturday to stand in solidarity with France’s high school students that some protesters say are facing “detestable” conditions.PoliticsOct 17
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‘They shouldn’t be surprised’: Nova Scotians take stand against major data centre projectEnergy and infrastructure company, EverWind, announced on Friday $10 billion in private investment in a data centre campus at its existing Point Tupper site.PoliticsOct 17
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A federal IVF program will harmonize ‘patchwork’ approach, experts sayData collected by Ipsos for Fertility Matters Canada (FMC) found that 46 per cent of Canadians with an opinion on it support the proposed federal IVF funding program.HealthOct 16
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As U.S. shifts peptide rules, these are the risks experts want you to knowAs peptides are pushed by self-prescribed 'wellness influencers,' experts weigh in on their targeted uses, consequences of misuse, and how they became a social media trend.HealthOct 16
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Canada’s EV sales are growing, but not fast enough: expertElectric vehicle sales grew substantially in Q3 but one expert says they still are not on pace to reach the federal government’s updated EV and emissions targets.ConsumerOct 15
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Stelco negotiations still on the table, Joly says amid layoffsJoly said she is still reviewing a letter from the company that was sent in response to her own letter, dated Oct. 5, in which she gave Stelco five days to respond to an ultimatum.CanadaOct 15
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Flintstones vitamins, Aleve and Claritin tablets hit in new recallBottles of Flintstones Complete Multivitamins and Minerals tablets and 10 mg Claritin Allergy Tablets have been recalled due to distribution errors.CanadaOct 15
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Trump cancels planned livestream of Fort Hood shooter executionTrump made the announcement on Truth Social saying Hasan will be executed as scheduled, but the public will not be able to watch through livestream or any other visual device.CrimeOct 15
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Longest-serving Toronto principal, Barrie Sketchley, dies at 85Rosedale Heights School of the Arts (RHSA) announced the passing of its founding principal, Barrie Sketchley, on Wednesday.EducationOct 14
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