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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.
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Mayor calls out Carney Liberals’ response to antisemitic violence
At about 8 a.m. on March 7, about eight hours after a flurry of bullets were fired into his city’s BAYT synagogue, Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca arrived at the shul to show his support. Within the hour, hundreds of congregants would arrive for Shabbat services, seeing the police tape at the front doors, the…
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Much of B.C. under weather warnings for snowfall, rain and winter storms
Dozens of weather alerts have been issued, with heavy rain forecast for parts of Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island, and snow expected in much of Interior and northern B.C.
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Alberta wins bid to host 2028 World Cup of Hockey
The fourth World Cup of Hockey will take place in February 2028 in Alberta, according to the NHL.
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Sniper at St. Patrick’s Day street party in Waterloo, Ont., a tactical officer who was part of emergency plan
The Waterloo Regional Police Service says the sniper photographed at the St. Patrick’s Day street party in Waterloo, Ont., on Saturday is one of their tactical officers.