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First Nations demand investigation after security guard punches man in video shot at Winnipeg Dollarama
First Nations leaders in Manitoba are demanding an investigation after they say an Indigenous man was beaten by a security guard at a downtown Winnipeg Dollarama store.
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Air Canada suspends all flights to Tel Aviv and Dubai until March 23
Air Canada announced Monday that it has suspended all flights to and from Dubai and Tel Aviv, with a plan to restart on March 23. In a press release shared on social media, the airline also told passengers not to head to the airport if they are in either of these regions. “Your safety is our…
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Alberta’s flu season deadliest in recent memory as experts call for action
Influenza deaths have soared to new heights in Alberta this year, according to nearly two decades worth of data, prompting concern from health experts.
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South Bow plan to revive parts of Keystone XL needs Trump approval, U.S. oil pipeline links
A proposal to revive parts of the cancelled Keystone XL pipeline could increase Canada’s crude exports to the U.S. by more than 12 per cent, if it gets a green light from U.S. President Donald Trump and additional links to U.S. refining hubs are built.
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Shocks can force Bank of Canada to hike rates even when economy weak, says deputy
Supply-side shocks that can simultaneously drive up prices and slow the economy are complicating the Bank of Canada ‘s fight against inflation, but the central bank has no intention abandoning its two per cent inflation target. “The world has changed a lot over the past five years,” Sharon Kozicki , deputy governor of the Bank…
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How the U.S.-Iran conflict is impacting gas prices in Canada
Gas prices inched up a few cents overnight in Canada as the North American oil market reacts to escalating tensions in the Middle East, where the U.S. and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran Saturday that threatens to destabilize the rest of the region.
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Winnipegger charged with threatening prime minister on social media
A Winnipeg man faces charges after he allegedly posted threats against Prime Minister Mark Carney and incited hatred against Jews and Muslims.
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Titan Tool and Die says no production happening amid lockout
After locked-out workers at Titan Tool and Die blocked truck access to the property last week over the alleged use of replacement workers, the company says union members were let inside and confirmed no production activities were taking place on site.
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Canadian passport fees will go up on March 31
Canadian passport fees that haven’t risen in over a decade are set to go up at month’s end when the federal government begins to charge a price that reflects Canada’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation. Moreover, the fee hike this year — $9 or less, depending on the service — could be followed by more…
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Posthaste: Energy faces biggest crisis in decades as Iran conflict threatens ‘world’s most critical oil chokepoint’
Oil surged the most in four years today with analysts predicting it could top US$100 a barrel as the conflict that blew up in the Middle East over the weekend threatens the biggest crisis for energy markets in decades. At stake is “the world’s most critical oil chokepoint,” a channel of water partly controlled by…