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More Canadians now trust China under Xi than U.S. under Trump: pollChina executed four Canadian citizens in early 2025, with Beijing saying at the time all four were dual citizens and had been prosecuted on drug charges.Politics4 hours
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Where cyclosporiasis cases stand in Canada as U.S. parasite outbreak ragesCyclosporiasis is an illness of the intestines caused by a parasite called cyclospora, which is only spread through eating food or drinking water that contains the parasite.Health7 hours
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Should Canadians avoid American produce amid cyclosporiasis spread?For those who are worried about potentially ingesting the parasite, PHAC says there are some steps that can reduce risk of exposure.CanadaJul 15
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Can permanent daylight saving time bill in U.S. Congress renew the push?The Sunshine Protection Act was passed on Tuesday, which would put the country under time currently observed between March and November.CanadaJul 15
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WestJet flight attendants vote in favour of strike as soon as Aug. 2A strike by flight attendants would effectively ground Canada's second-largest airline the day before a statutory holiday in many provinces.CanadaJul 15
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Trump official blasts ‘middle powers’ strategy, calls it a ‘distraction’'Middle powers don’t have a coherent basis for alignment,' U.S. Undersecretary of Defence for Policy Elbridge Colby posted to X on Tuesday.U.S. NewsJul 15
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Canada Post paid $30.8M in 2025 for bonuses: ‘We understand the optics’The mail carrier reported in April that it lost a record-breaking $1.57 billion before tax in 2025, citing labour uncertainty and barriers to modernization.CanadaJul 14
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What to do if you lose power or air conditioning in a heat wave blackoutA Feb. 2025 Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) report states that "prolonged periods of extreme heat events can strain the power grid."CanadaJul 14
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Travel by Canadians to the U.S. increases again, says Statistics CanadaThis past June, Canadian resident return trips from the U.S. equalled 1.7 million, an increase of 3.2 per cent from the same month in 2025.CanadaJul 13
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Rise of firearm-related intimate partner violence ‘not a surprise’: expertsThe study released Wednesday 'examines trends in firearm-related intimate partner violence, including characteristics of incidents, victims, and accused persons.'CrimeJul 10
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‘Not what I expected’: Carney gets an engraved gun as gift from ErdoğanA placard in the gift box says this was the first type of revolver manufactured in Turkey in the 1990s and that the commemorative firearms were made by Turkish firm MKE.CanadaJul 9
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Wildfire season is not as perilous as last year: officialsOfficials previously warned on May 28 that “significant wildfire activity” was expected in B.C. this month in the government's wildfire season preparedness and outlook for 2026.CanadaJul 9
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Justin Bieber to perform at World Cup’s 1st halftime show on July 19The Canadian superstar is set to perform alongside Madonna, Shakira and BTS at the first-ever halftime show the tournament is hosting.EntertainmentJul 8
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Doug Ford responds to proposed U.S. alcohol law: ‘We won’t back down’In a post on X, Ford said that 'U.S. tariffs are threatening the livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of Canadian workers, including here in Ontario.'PoliticsJul 8
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Endometriosis could be diagnosed via blood test, U.K. study finds'These findings mark a significant breakthrough in our understanding of endometriosis,' study lead from the Centre for Reproductive Health Dr. Douglas Gibson said.HealthJul 7
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Can ‘heat hangover’ impact Canadians following last week’s hot weather?Millions of Canadians were under yellow and orange alerts for heat with advisories last week listed across Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories.HealthJul 7
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Republican bill aims to punish Canadian provinces with U.S. alcohol bansThe legislature comes as eight Canadian provincial governments levied restrictions on U.S. alcohol imports following U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs last year.EconomyJul 6
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17 Gummy Gainz protein candies recalled for improperly declared milkThis recall was triggered by a consumer complaint, with one reported reaction associated with the consumption of these products. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation.ConsumerJul 6
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Trump says Balogun play ‘wasn’t a foul’ following red card reversalUEFA said in a statement FIFA “crossed a red line” with its decision not to enforce Balogun’s mandatory one-game ban, after the world soccer body came under pressure from Trump.SportsJul 6
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Canada’s historic World Cup run ends with 3-0 loss to MoroccoThe Canadian men's team hoped to keep its World Cup dreams alive against its highest-ranked opponent after advancing further than ever before on soccer’s biggest stage.SportsJul 4
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A parasite causing diarrhea is spreading in U.S. as officials investigateAs of July 1, the CDC reported 145 cases of cyclosporiasis across 17 states from May 1 through June 16, with 20 people being hospitalized.HealthJul 3
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Hantavirus outbreak on MV Hondius cruise ship officially over: WHOOn Thursday, the WHO stated that the last identified contact of an exposed person completed quarantine and tested negative for the virus.HealthJul 3
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FIFA says ‘abusive’ World Cup social media posts 13 times higher than 2022FIFA says abusive social media posts are 13 times higher during the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup compared to the 2022 tournament.SportsJul 2
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Canada will be in Eurovision 2027. How does it work and what are the rules?Last week CBC/Radio-Canada announced it had become a full member of the European Broadcasting Union, making Canada eligible to participate in the contest.EntertainmentJul 2
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First Canada grocery benefit payment arrives this weekPreviously known as the HST/GST credit, the CGEB program was announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney on Jan. 26, 2026 in an effort to support Canadians.ConsumerJul 1
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