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Posthaste: How the Iran war could throw the world into a recession of a scale not seen in 40 years
The Iran war has sparked what the International Energy Agency has called the biggest energy supply disruption in history, and as the conflict continues economists are scrambling to gauge its impact on the global economy. After talks broke down over the weekend, there are fears a U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could widen…
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Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Windsor area with hail up to toonie size possible
Conditions are favourable for severe thunderstorms in Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent and Sarnia-Lambton Tuesday morning, Environment Canada says.
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Rising fuel prices prompt Canadians to consider EVs. Here’s how much they cost
The continued conflict in Iran is driving oil prices higher, with those increases now reflected at gas pumps across Canada. At the same time, the prospect of Chinese-made EVs entering the Canadian market is prompting more consumers to consider investing in an electric vehicle. In fact, a survey by Rates.ca , which was conducted between…
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6 weeks into war, Quebec’s Iranian diaspora shares feelings of fear, relief and resolve
When Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a Feb. 28 attack by the U.S. and Israel, hundreds of Iranian Quebecers rejoiced in the streets. Six weeks later, the conflict between the United States and Israel with Iran is drawing mixed response from the diaspora.
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Domestic assault trial for Mike Strange, Ontario councillor and ex-Olympian, set to begin today
Niagara Falls, Ont., city Coun. Mike Strange is on trial for domestic assault, with proceedings in St. Catharines set to begin today. Strange, first elected to council in 2014 after an Olympic boxing career, has maintained his innocence and has remained in his jhob since being charged in May.
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N.L. watchdog flagged ‘potential billing fraud’ for travel nurse EV rentals. We have the invoices
A critical report by Newfoundland and Labrador’s auditor general highlighted electric vehicle rentals charged to taxpayers by a travel nursing agency. Now, a CBC Investigates analysis of billing records obtained through access to information also raises some questions.
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B.C. declared toxic drugs a public health emergency 10 years ago. Has it made a difference?
Experts say they worry the province hasn’t used all the powers available that come with a public health emergency, and is leaning on public opinion rather than science to inform policy.
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Manitoba judge discounts sentence for Métis man linked to street gang beating
A Manitoba judge discounted the sentenced for a Métis mechanic who drove a man to a beating by fellow street gang members that left the victim with a fractured skull, a brain bleed and cranial swelling that required he be airlifted to Winnipeg for an extensive hospital stay. Mackenzie Arthur Mollard’s Métis status, as well…
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The curse of the Rob Ford crack video: Canada Did What? podcast
It’s a Season 2 bonus episode! There are layers within layers to the outlandish stories of Rob Ford, but one of the most bizarre is that of the “crack video” showing the late Toronto mayor smoking cocaine in a seedy suburban basement. The gangbanger who filmed it tried selling it in hopes of getting out…
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Canadian Coast Guard tests Arctic surveillance drone as air force delivery stalls
The Canadian Coast Guard will deploy its new Hermes 900 Starliner drone for Arctic test flights this summer after a federal restructuring shifted surveillance assets to Department of National Defence. With MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones delayed until 2028, civilian operators gain an unexpected operational edge in the Far North.