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Family seeking $1.3M owed by Alberta separatist leader Dennis Modry after court order
Relatives of a prominent Alberta separatist who met with U.S. officials are upset that he has failed to pay back more than $1.3 million that he owes from a court order issued almost a year ago. A B.C. Supreme Court judge ruled in March 2025 that Dennis Modry, a co-founder of the Alberta Prosperity Project,…
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N.S. bill cloaks identity of children who die in care from public
A new bill before the Nova Scotia Legislature is making changes to the way publication bans guard the identity of a child in the care of the province — keeping them in place even if that child dies.
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N.S. opposition leaders renew call to ban NDAs in cases of sexualized violence
Opposition leaders say there is no reason for the provincial government’s inaction on banning the use of non-disclosure agreements in cases of sexualized violence, abuse and harassment.
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Carney to address Australia’s parliament and shore up a ‘natural partner’
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is taking his message that middle power countries must form new coalitions to counter the United States’ power to Australian lawmakers today. He will also become the second Canadian prime minister to address Australia’s parliament and pay the country a visit in nearly two decades. Carney, who was…
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‘It’s not easy’ managing Donald Trump, Carney says
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says it isn’t easy dealing with U.S. President Donald Trump, but that the president is more direct in private than he is in public. Carney, appearing relaxed, participated in a friendly question and answer session at a Sydney-based think-tank after delivering a speech where he emphasized the need…
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B.C.’s move to end time changes sparks cross-Canada conversation
British Columbia’s move to permanent daylight time has reignited conversations across the country about scrapping biannual time changes. After B.C. Premier David Eby announced Monday that most of the province will change its clocks for the last time this weekend, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said it’s time to consider following suit. Other provinces say discussions…
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Convicted fraudster who admitted he ‘destroyed families’ pleads guilty mid-trial
A few years after he was released from prison after serving more than five years for fraud, Scott Brooks began targeting victims once again, a judge heard Tuesday as Brooks pleaded guilty mid-trial to six counts of fraud.
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After McDonald’s CEO mocked for taking tiny bite of new burger, Burger King weighs in
MacDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski is being widely mocked online for a video he shared promoting the fast food chain’s newest burger, the Big Arch. “The Big Arch might be my new go-to lunch order. Who else is counting down the days until it’s in a store near you?” Kempczinski says in the caption. “I love…
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3 children dead in winter activity incidents are a reminder of the dangers involved
Since early February, at least three children have died in winter-related activities in Quebec alone. The Montreal Children’s Hospital’s trauma director says this is a reminder that activities like sledding should be undertaken with caution and parental supervision.
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Canadians in Persian Gulf say they are living by the grace of missile defence systems
Canadian expats and those trying to get back home from the Persian Gulf say they’re living under the constant threat of missile and drone strikes, but are taking solace in what they describe as highly effective air-defence systems keeping them safe from harm.