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Canada Post plans to raise stamp prices again to address financial ‘issues’Pending approval, the 25-per-cent increase would take effect in January 2025, 'after the busy holiday mailing season,' Canada Post said Friday.Canada5 hours
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As NDP-Liberal deal ends, what would it take to trigger an election?A confidence vote is likely in the coming weeks or months after the NDP "ripped up" the supply and confidence agreement. Here's what that means and whether it may trigger a vote.Politics12 hours
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NDP pulls out of supply-and-confidence deal with Liberal governmentThe move puts Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s minority at risk of falling at any time in the coming weeks or months if it loses any confidence votes.PoliticsSep 4
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Canola farmers say China retaliatory probe ‘one more thing’ to worry aboutAfter a rail shutdown, inflation and drought, farmers are worried they'll end up paying the price for the fallout over Canada's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.CanadaSep 4
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Votes in space? How stranded Starliner astronauts will cast U.S. election ballotsNASA says all astronauts on the International Space Station will have the opportunity to vote in November's election while in orbit around the globe.ScienceSep 3
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A U.S. port strike looms, and it would be ‘devastating’ for supply chainsRoughly 45,000 dockworkers at three dozen seaports from Texas to Maine have threatened to walk off the job on Oct. 1 if they don't reach a new contract agreement.EconomyAug 31
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Scotiabank customers face login issues in 2nd payday problem in a monthDozens of angry customers online said on social media they could not access the Scotiabank app or website on desktop or mobile devices.CanadaAug 30
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U.S. requests trade dispute talks over Canada’s digital services taxThe request for consultations is the first step in the USMCA's dispute resolution process, which could lead to retaliatory U.S. tariffs on imports from Canada.TechAug 30
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How do you solve a problem like Canada Post? Even Ottawa isn’t sure'Something's got to happen and it's got to happen quick,' one expert warned as the clock ticks amid continued steep financial losses for Canada Post.PoliticsAug 30
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Canada Post at ‘critical juncture’ due to unsustainable finances: board chairThe grim warnings from top executives at its annual general meeting are the latest trouble sign at the mail carrier that experts say could collapse if it doesn't change course.CanadaAug 28
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Ukraine reveals new long-range weapon — and Russia is within its sightsThe Palianytsia was created by Ukraine's burgeoning defence industry to finally provide 'answers' to waves of Russian bombings and missile strikes, Ukrainian officials said.WorldAug 27
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China is ‘going to retaliate’ over Canada’s tariff hikes, experts say. How?The government wouldn't specifically say Monday if it is concerned about a heightened threat environment to Canadians in China due to the announcement.PoliticsAug 27
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Ottawa police call woman’s death a ‘femicide’ in 1st for departmentPolice said the death of Jennifer Zabarylo, an employee of the Royal Canadian Navy, is being considered a 'femicide' as it 'occurred in the context of intimate partner violence.'CanadaAug 26
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Democrats highlight abortion stories at convention. Can they make an impact?The Democratic National Convention heard personal stories from women who faced restrictions on reproductive care, which advocates say will resonate beyond U.S. voters.U.S. NewsAug 23
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Protesters seek to keep pressure on Democrats as convention comes to closeLeaders of the “Uncommitted” movement said they were denied a chance to have a Palestinian-American speak at the final night of the Democratic National Convention.U.S. NewsAug 22
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Rail shutdown: Ottawa imposing binding arbitration on partiesFreight trains across Canada came to grinding halt Thursday as thousands of workers at the country’s two main railway companies were locked out.CanadaAug 22
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How the Democrat who challenged Biden feels about ‘movement’ behind HarrisU.S. Rep. Dean Phillips mounted a lonely, long-shot primary campaign against Biden over concerns about his fitness. He says he feels 'vindicated' by the energy behind Harris.U.S. NewsAug 22
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Rail shutdown likely as labour minister says ‘significant issues’ remainFreight trains across Canada are expected to come to a grinding halt as soon as 12:01 a.m. Thursday with roughly 9,000 railway employees nearing a looming strike or lockout date.EconomyAug 21
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Republicans flock to Democratic convention with ‘common cause’ to elect HarrisThe Democratic convention is featuring Republican speakers every night as anti-Trump conservatives flock to Chicago to build support for Kamala Harris.U.S. NewsAug 20
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CBSA says ‘partial system outage’ affecting airport services resolvedThe Canada Border Services Agency said Tuesday a 'partial systems outage' was impacting its airport services and it was working with its partners to resolve the issue.CanadaAug 20
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Democratic convention protesters say Harris must ‘earn’ their votes on GazaDemonstrators held Palestinian flags and signs calling for an end to U.S. military aid for Israel and decruing what they called a genocide in Gaza.U.S. NewsAug 19
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Kamala Harris vows to lower food prices, build more homes in 1st economic speechThe Democratic presidential nominee proposed a federal ban on price gouging and expanded tax breaks, focusing on consumers in a bid to strike a contrast with Donald Trump.U.S. NewsAug 16
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Ukraine’s forces have entered Russia. Could it help end the war?Kyiv says it is seeking to establish a 'buffer zone' within the Kursk region, but analysts say the move is also about securing a better negotiating position and improving morale.WorldAug 15
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Canada’s police chiefs warn ‘unprecedented’ protests are straining forcesThe Canadian Association of Police Chiefs says the increased protest activity across the country is leading to an 'unsustainable demand' on police resources.CanadaAug 14
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Biden says it was ‘obligation’ to exit 2024 race, will campaign with HarrisIn an interview with CBS News that aired Sunday — his first since dropping out of the 2024 race last month — Biden warned Trump poses a "genuine danger" to U.S. security.U.S. NewsAug 12
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