Canada announces $12.1B in critical minerals deals with allied nations
Darius Snieckus / nationalobserver - Thirty agreements ranging over production, processing and recycling of key industrial metals and minerals have been signed, with the aim of boosting the country's economic growth and energy sovereignty while preventing sector supply chains from being ‘wea…
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Musqueam First Nation signs Aboriginal rights deal with Ottawa – read the full agreement
Amy Judd / globalnews - Chief Wayne Sparrow of the Musqueam Indian Band told Global News that the agreement signed with the federal government does not include private properties in that region.
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'I know it's frustrating': Mayor reminds Calgarians that water restrictions start next week
Scott Strasser / calgaryherald - Stage 4 restrictions return March 9 and will remain in place for approximately four weeks, in order for crews to carry out preventative maintenance on the city's most critical water transmission line
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Canadians involved in tourist bus crash in Dominican Republic, embassy says
Globalnews Digital / globalnews - A statement from the embassy posted on social media Monday said staff are providing consular assistance but did not say how many Canadians were on the bus or what their status is.
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Last spring forward for B.C. as it moves to Pacific time, Premier Eby says
sootoday - VICTORIA — British Columbians will adopt year-round daylight time, springing forward by one hour this Sunday for the last time.
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Ontario, Nova Scotia sign deal to allow direct-to-consumer alcohol sales
sootoday - TORONTO — Ontario and Nova Scotia have agreed to let their residents buy alcohol directly from the other's province, part of the premiers' ongoing work to bolster interprovincial trade.
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2022 disappearance of Mississauga woman now a homicide, police say
Lucas Casaletto / citynews - Peel Regional Police (PRP) are appealing for the public’s assistance as investigators now consider the disappearance of a Mississauga woman missing since 2022 to be a homicide. Mezhgan Aini, 38, who also went by “Sara” or “Sarah,” was last seen in June 20…
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Submarine companies reach the deadline to submit proposals as Canada decides on new fleet
Sarah Ritchie / nationalobserver - The competition to build the Canadian navy's next fleet of submarines is heading into a new phase after a deadline for both finalists to submit their final proposals to the federal government on Monday.
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Blood Moon set to dazzle early‑morning sky over Canada on March 3
Lucas Casaletto / citynews - Canadians willing to wake up early on Tuesday morning will be treated to a rare celestial show as a total lunar eclipse turns the Moon a coppery red. The phenomenon—popularly known as a “blood Moon”—will be visible across much of North America, including …
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Prosecutors seek to withdraw sex assault charge against Frank Stronach
Globalnews Digital / globalnews - Prosecutors are seeking to withdraw a charge of sexual assault against billionaire businessman Frank Stronach as his Toronto trial continues.
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New study finds sharp rise in young men contacting Ontario gambling helpline
sootoday - The rate of young men contacting Ontario’s mental health helpline for gambling-related problems has increased by more than 300 per cent after the province allowed private online gambling, a new study suggests.
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