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International student from India killed in Fort St. John, B.C.
Gurkirat Singh Manocha, who was studying in Fort St. John from central India, was killed in an “altercation” at a boat launch Friday night, police say.
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Why does a Middle East oil blockage affect Canadian gas prices? | About That
Andrew Chang explains how Iran’s blockage of the Strait of Hormuz — a critical oil-shipping route in the Middle East — affects the cost of energy here in Canada. Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters and Getty Images
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Team Canada’s jerseys for the FIFA World Cup are here
The jerseys Team Canada will wear for the FIFA World Cup later this year have been revealed. The home jersey is a iconic Canadian red with a two tone maple leaf with a split in the middle. The away jersey is black with white cracked ice patterns which form maple leaves.
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Chatham-Kent woman charged with attempted murder after Wallaceburg stabbing
A 36-year-old Chatham-Kent woman is in custody and facing an attempted murder charge following a stabbing in Wallaceburg on March 13.
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‘Mean tweets’ video of Avi Lewis has Alberta New Democrat calling for apology
OTTAWA — Former Alberta NDP environment minister Shannon Phillips wants an apology from NDP leadership frontrunner Avi Lewis, after a years-old video re-emerged of Lewis and wife Naomi Klein laughing over Phillips losing her cabinet post. The video, which has been on YouTube since September 2020, shows the two reacting to “mean tweets” about their…
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‘Door open’ for Canada’s military help with shipping crisis in Gulf, defence minister says
As the U.S. asks allies to assist in defending the Gulf region from Iran, Canada’s Defence Minister David McGuinty said his government is “leaving the door open” to military support in the region, but reiterated Canada will play no offensive role against Iran. “The question of assistance and neighbouring Gulf countries is one that we’re…
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University of Windsor’s student newspaper makes a comeback
The University of Windsor’s student newspaper — The Lance — is making a comeback after being dormant for several years.
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OPP appeal for information in 1974 death of Sarnia-area teen
Investigators say new information suggests Karen Caughlin may have been struck by a vehicle before her body was moved to where it was found in Lambton County.
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Carney’s planned Privy Council Office budget higher than Trudeau’s
Prime Minister Mark Carney has pledged to “spend less on government operations and reduce waste.” But newly released federal records show that he is also on track to spend more on the Privy Council Office (PCO) than his predecessor. According to the Privy Council Office’s 2026-2027 Departmental plan : “For 2026-27, PCO’s total planned spending is $252,265,293,…
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Global oil prices continue to soar, impacting costs for Canadians
The price of crude oil continues to rise amid the U.S.-Israel war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, increasing costs at home for Canadians.