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Fact-checking the White House statement of facts about Canada
The White House issued a statement on Tuesday that lists "facts" about how Canada has abused its trading relationship with the United State "for decades."
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How Hayden Panettiere's death may be inspiring celebrities to protect child actors in Hollywood
Several former child actors are speaking out following the death of Hayden Penettiere, saying there's a lesson Hollywood needs to take from it: young actors need better protections.
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F-bombs at the Opera? Empire of Wild does things differently
In Cherie Dimaline’s Empire of Wild, three generations of women struggle to free their loved one from the grips of the werewolf-like Rogarou in an effort to bring home a missing husband and protect their land from corporate interests.
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Pear Lake wildfire sparks new evacuations, severe thunderstorm alerts issued around B.C.
Officials have expanded evacuation orders related to British Columbia's largest wildfire.
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Tragically Hip band members reflect on Gord Downie and farewell tour 10 years after final show
It’s been a decade since The Tragically Hip’s final concert in Kingston, Ont., but Paul Langlois feels he hasn’t fully processed it yet.
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The dinosaur sex in The End of Oak Street is odd. The reality is far more confusing
A giant snake-like creature crawls from a neighbour's pool. Feathered lizards chase a family down their driveway. Two furry, building-sized animals lean against a house and … get it on?
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Ex-defence minister's call for a wartime election puts pressure on Ukraine's Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is under renewed pressure to hold wartime elections, even though under the country's constitution they are not allowed while martial law is in effect.
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Musician Ashley MacIsaac ends lawsuit over Google AI summary falsely labelling him a sex offender
Juno-award winning musician Ashley MacIsaac has ended his defamation suit against Google over its AI overview falsely labelling him as a sex offender.
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Nick Reiner denied access to trust fund ahead of murder trial as trustees cite 'slayer statute'
Nick Reiner, who stands accused of killing his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, last year has been denied access to the $1.5million US trust fund he was seeking to use to fund his legal defence.
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Push for co-operation among European shipbuilders could have Canadian ripple effect
The head of the German company in line to build Canada's new submarines is pushing for more co-operation among European shipbuilders — an effort that could have spillover effects in this country as the navy considers adding corvettes to the fleet.
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Endangered monarch butterflies boom amid wet hot Canadian summer on the Prairies
MaryAnn Lepp has never seen so many monarchs go through their magical metamorphosis in her garden — counting 20 caterpillars munching on her swamp milkweed in a single day this week.
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Appeal denied for $1.6M Saskatoon home that exceeds size limits
Rules are rules.
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A Canadian payment giant is being sold to U.S. private equity. Is your digital privacy at risk?
A payment processing company responsible for approximately one in three payment transactions across Canada will soon be owned by an American private equity firm.
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With U.S. midterm elections looming, Democrats are clashing over how to win
As the U.S. heads toward the midterm elections, a gruelling primary season has further entrenched a rift between the insurgent progressive and centrist wings of the Democratic Party.
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What to know about the trial of Lindsay Clancy, woman accused of killing her 3 children
WARNING: This article contains details about violence against children and attempted suicide:
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Sunken Nazi warships are resurfacing as Europe's drought deepens
Nazi German warships scuttled in the Danube River during the Second World War are resurfacing as water levels plunge — a striking sign of the extreme heat and drought gripping Europe this summer.
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Mother of Jack and Lilly Sullivan speaks out 15 months after disappearance
For more than 15 months, Malehya Brooks-Murray says she has lived in perpetual anticipation — marking childhood milestones not with celebrations, but with a growing collection of sealed cards and wrapped gifts, awaiting a homecoming that has yet to...
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'I woke up and I had lost the baby': Miscarriages in Gaza spike amid harsh conditions, UN report finds
In a small, dark room off the side of the morgue in the Nasr Medical Complex in central Gaza, about a dozen tiny white shrouds are arranged on a metal table.
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Organized crime is using encrypted messaging apps to enlist youth. This spells trouble for police
While police have made arrests after gunshots were fired at the U.S. consulate in downtown Toronto in two separate incidents in recent months, finding those responsible for these alleged gun-for-hire plots remains elusive.
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Britain's 'exceptionally serious' drought tests a country famous for its rain
Standing in a field on his southern England farm, James Baird pointed to the ground where the earth had split into deep fissures.
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Perez Hilton hospitalized following concerning livestream
WARNING: This story contains details of self-harm.
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Heated Rivalry fandom is in a frenzy over this Canadian Tire reusable bag
Luxury handbags? Out. A $1.99 Canadian Tire tote? In, apparently.
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A SpaceX rocket will slam into the moon on Wednesday, and astronomers will be watching closely
In the early hours of Wednesday morning, telescopes around the world will try to capture something never seen from Earth: an old rocket slamming into the moon's daylight side.
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On Ukraine's front lines, female soldiers testing Canadian-designed body armour
Ukrainian soldiers fighting on the front lines of Russia's war are now testing curved body armour designed specifically for women so they're better protected against bullets, shrapnel and drone strikes.
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Weather conditions expected to spark new wildfires, accelerate fire growth, B.C. Wildfire Service says
The B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) warns an approaching cold front could spark new wildfires and cause existing fires to spread rapidly because of strong winds and possible lightning.
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Dreaming of representing Canada at Eurovision? These Canadian former contestants have some advice
Eurovision is basically the Olympics of the song contest world, and 2027 will be the first time Canada competes on the world stage in front of millions of spectators.
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'It was hell': French communities are on the front lines of Europe's new wildfires
The flames came quick and strong.
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BTS say they won't submit their music for the 2027 Grammy Awards
K-pop group BTS won't be submitting any music for the next Grammy Awards.
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A human-made forest is at the centre of France's raging wildfires
For days after she and her partner were evacuated from their apartment in Lège-CapFerret, Naomie Corsaint and her family tried to find out what happened to the house they'd lived in for a decade in nearby Le Porge, where a forest fire raged.
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As Trump threatens wildfire smoke tariffs, Canada looks to reduce fire risk
While U.S. President Donald Trump threatens tariffs over wildfire smoke drifting south, Canadian fire experts say large forest fires are inevitable.
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In the age of AI, how do we teach young people to think critically?
The idea of boosting young people's critical thinking skills is receiving renewed attention amid the steady creep of generative AI into digital spaces already overloaded with information.
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What’s life like under wildfire alert? For Kimberley, B.C., residents, it’s part prep, part wait and see
UPDATE — July 25, 2026: The City of Kimberley has rescinded an evacuation alert issued last Sunday for about 8,100 residents due to the Matthew Creek blaze. An evacuation alert for 66 properties in the St. Mary Lake area, stretching west from...
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Canadian Blood Services supply drops nearly 20% since June, prompting call for urgent blood donations
Canadian Blood Services is appealing for people across the country to donate blood, saying its supply has dropped significantly in the last several weeks.
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B.C. expands repeat property offender program, will monitor 365 people in Lower Mainland
The B.C. government will soon monitor more than 350 repeat offenders in the Lower Mainland as it launches seven new intervention and monitoring hubs in the region.
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Oliver Jones, Montrealborn jazz pianist, Canadian musical icon, has died
Oliver Jones, a Canadian music icon whose illustrious career spanned nearly nine decades and helped cement Montreal's international reputation as a jazz mecca, has died.
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Cosby Show actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner's widow sues his mother for $1.2M US
The widow of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who became famous as a child actor on The Cosby Show in the 1980s, is suing his mother over access to his trust.
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The pyramid is back: Dance Moms is getting an unauthorized parody musical
A trip to the Abby Lee Dance Company meant tears, tutus and grown women fighting over whose eight-year-old deserved the front row.
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Young people grew up in the digital age. So why do they love movies on film?
Jaime Rebanal has dedicated much of his life to analog film. He attends nearly every celluloid movie screening he can find in Toronto — sometimes watching several a day.
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Is this the most controversial World Cup yet?
After more than 100 matches across Canada, Mexico and the United States, the FIFA World Cup 2026 is about to come to an end, cementing its legacy with highs, lows — and seemingly endless controversies.
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William Shatner is boldly going to Riot Fest with his heavy metal band
Here's something that probably wasn't on your 2026 bingo card: William Shatner has a new heavy metal band, and they're releasing an album that he plans to debut this summer at a music festival in Chicago.
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Thunder Bay residents come together to support wildfire evacuees with toy drive, donation drop-offs
People in Thunder Bay are coming together to collect donations for wildfire evacuees in the Ontario city, including members of Namaygoosisagagun First Nation who have lost everything.
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Canada's going to Eurovision. Here's what happens next
Eurovision superfans know exactly what kind of a wild ride Canada is in for as it prepares to enter its first Eurovision Song Contest.
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Toronto under air quality warning due to wildfire smoke after city swelters in extreme heat
Environment Canada is warning of poor air quality in Toronto due to wildfire smoke after the city reached a sweltering 36 C in the late afternoon Tuesday.
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Calls for more security, venue change miss bigger problem of deadly Toronto festival shooting, expert says
Street festivals are a staple of Toronto summers. But a deadly shooting over the weekend has led to questions about how safe they are — and what can be done to prevent future tragedies.
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N.L. teen whose intimate photo was shared says error by RCMP prevented her from getting justice
She says she knew as soon as the photo was taken that it was going to change everything.
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B.C. drowning deaths rise sharply as safety groups urge life-jacket use
B.C. has recorded the sharpest increase in drowning deaths, higher than any other province or territory in Canada this year, according to the B.C. and Yukon Lifesaving Society.
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Councillors blast unannounced, belated Canada Day fireworks show
An unannounced fireworks show over downtown Ottawa surprised and confused many people late Thursday night. A councillor for the area said the decision was made by the city and federal government.
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After he returned mistaken $24,000 tax refund, his CRA account was locked, actual tax refunds delayed
Alex Pilon was stunned when he saw $24,274.26 deposited into his bank account in March of last year labelled "Tax Refund - Canada."
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Wildfires near Boston Bar, B.C., growing, more evacuations ordered
A wildfire burning in B.C.'s Fraser Canyon has forced more evacuations as it burns out of control and threatens homes.
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Israel's yellow line in Gaza is moving, expanding IDF's control, visual investigation shows
Israeli forces have pushed the so-called yellow line, which delineates the parts of Gaza under their control, expanding it well beyond the boundaries established in the October 2025 peace plan proposed by the U.S.
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Madonna's back: Queen of Pop's new dance album wins over critics
Madonna's new album begins with a whisper: "Sometimes, I like to just hide in the shadows, create a new persona, a different identity. I can be whoever I wanna be."
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Federal workers return to the office 4 days a week. Will it be smooth sailing or 'another hot mess'?
It’s the first day of the first week federal employees are expected to return to the office for a minimum of four days a week.
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Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce marry in elaborate ceremony at NYC's Madison Square Garden
U.S. pop star Taylor Swift and football player Travis Kelce are now married, Swift's publicist said Friday after days of speculation leading up to the star-packed ceremony at New York City's Madison Square Garden.
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More than 2,000 Quebec households stranded without a lease after July 1
More than 2,000 Quebec households are still without a place to live following the province's July 1 moving day.
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Sony to end releasing PlayStation games on disc, earning ire from gamers despite market shift to digital
Sony will stop producing discs for physical copies of all new PlayStation video games beginning in 2028, the company announced Wednesday, citing customers' growing preference to buy and download games online.
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N.L. government declares fire ban for all Labrador, until at least July 13
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has stepped in, declaring a blanket fire ban for all of Labrador, as the province works to keep pace with current wildfire activity.
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On immigration, Trump administration has chalked up many more wins than setbacks
The U.S. Supreme Court denied an executive order by Donald Trump that going forward would have limited who can be considered an American citizen.
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Canada's shifting rules keep Iranian families apart, permit holders say
F. remembers her sister's words when Canada created special immigration measures for Iranians after the violent crackdown that followed Mahsa Amini's death in custody after her arrest by morality police in Tehran.
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Some Venezuelans fear a dark and dangerous future in aftermath of twin earthquakes
The future seems dark and dangerous for some Venezuelans amid the dust, debris and death shrouding parts of the country that suffered the brunt of twin earthquakes, creating one of the worst natural disasters in its history.
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What earthquake relief looks like for Venezuelan volunteers as death toll passes 1,400
Death is everywhere in Playa Grande, a beachfront neighbourhood in Catia la Mar, a city in the Venezuelan state of La Guaira which was devastated by Wednesday's back-to-back earthquakes, says Rober Javier, who has spent the past two days searching for...
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Is your name Janice? Drake would like to apologize for his song Janice STFU with a very exclusive party
If your name is Janice and you feel personally victimized by Drake’s song Janice STFU, you're in luck (provided you can show government-issued ID).
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Heated Rivalry musical parody heads home to Canada, first stop: Toronto
It's finally home ice advantage for the off-Broadway show Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody.
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Why U.S. agriculture believes CUSMA will survive Trump's threats
Whatever disparaging things U.S. President Donald Trump may now say about the trade deal he negotiated with Canada and Mexico during his first term, key players in Washington's well-connected agricultural lobby are confident the agreement will live on.
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Trump threatened new tolls in the Strait of Hormuz. What if other countries follow suit?
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose new tolls in the Strait of Hormuz last weekend, sparking worries that the practice of charging to pass through critical waterways could spread — with devastating consequences to the global economy.
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Olivia Rodrigo announces all-women music festival featuring Chappell Roan, Sarah McLachlan, Stevie Nicks
Olivia Rodrigo is taking some inspiration from Lilith Fair.
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Canada solidifies agreement with Australia to buy Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar system
Canada has taken the next step toward acquiring a highly sophisticated, long-range radar system to monitor the Arctic.
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Iran vs. Belgium: In L.A.'s 'Tehrangeles,' the World Cup weighs heavily on those who fled
Iran is set to compete in its second FIFA World Cup 2026 match in Los Angeles this afternoon against Belgium, just days after the Iran and U.S. governments signed a deal to end the months-long war.
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TV legend James Burrows, co-creator of Cheers and director for hit show Will & Grace, dies at 85
Celebrated televisions director and producer James Burrows, who was behind the hit show Cheers and directed thousands of episodes of hit shows like Friends and Will & Grace, has died at the age of 85.
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Hegseth orders review of U.S. troops deployed to NATO in fiery Brussels speech
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth chastised NATO allies as "shameful" for the restrictions placed on American access to European bases during war against Iran and put them on notice that the Pentagon will conduct a review of U.S military contributions...
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Leave it to the beavers: How the industrious mammals are helping to stop a London tube station from flooding
By the time a mother beaver named Willow waddled into a clearing, a hush had fallen over an excited crowd taking part in a "beaver safari" in the British capital.
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Matchmaking and cash: South Korea's plan to avoid population decline
South Korea's facing a demographic crisis — and it's trying everything from playing cupid to offering cash incentives to try to reverse course.
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More countries are pushing for youth social media bans. Is the world reaching a tipping point?
With an increasing number of countries implementing social media bans for young users, there's a growing sense that these restrictions are becoming more common and that social platforms could face a reckoning.
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Iran, U.S. have a deal of sorts. What happens next?
U.S. President Donald Trump and senior Iranian officials say they have reached a memorandum of understanding to bring an end to the war pitting the United States and Israel against Iran.
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Tupac is being digitally resurrected again, this time in a video game. Not everyone likes it
Jeff Gerstmann couldn't help but laugh incredulously last week at the announcement that the late, legendary rapper Tupac Shakur would make a digital appearance in an upcoming video game.
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'Our loving family is shattered,' says mother of slain Toronto police officer
To his mother, Linda, Marc Pinizzotto was "an incredible father, son, husband, coach and friend of many."
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