United Arab Emirates cuts state funding for citizens studying in U.K. over fears of Muslim Brotherhood on campuses
Joseph Brean / nationalpost - It reflects growing concern, both in Britain and abroad, about Islamist radicalism at British universities
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Newcomers should be primed for Quebec winter roads after 2025 fatal crash: coroner
News Staff / citynews - A Quebec coroner is recommending the province’s auto insurance board better prepare newcomers about the dangers of winter driving, following the death of a Mexican man last year. Coroner Nancy Bouchard’s findings stem from an investigation into the death …
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US and Venezuela take initial steps toward restoring relations after Maduro’s ouster
The Associated Press / nationalpost - GUATIRE, Venezuela (AP) — The United States and Venezuela said Friday they were exploring the possibility of restoring diplomatic relations, as a Trump administration delegation visited the South American nation. The visit marks a major step toward warmin…
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Alberta's Smith calls on Carney to speed up major project approvals
sootoday - EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling on Ottawa to further speed up its approval process for major projects, saying she wants to see applications approved within six months.
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Ottawa to send military to Manitoba after power outages force evacuations in First Nation
Temur Durrani / theglobeandmail - At least 200 homes in Pimicikamak are considered unlivable, while around 1,100 others are being assessed for damage
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Calgary water main repaired but restrictions remain until testing done, city says
sootoday - CALGARY — The City of Calgary says it has finished repairs on a disastrous water main break but testing still needs to be done before it's fully operational again.
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ICE agent who killed Minnesota woman was dragged by car in previous incident
Katie Scott / globalnews - The same ICE agent 'was dragged in June by a child sexual predator trying to evade an immigration enforcement arrest,' the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said.
- Evidence emerges: video, legal appeals stir scrutiny of actions (5)
- Expert voices weigh in on tragic incident and legacy (2)
- Officer past unraveled amidst troubling ICE conduct revelations (2)
- On the ground: community protests spark unity and grief (4)
Evidence emerges: video, legal appeals stir scrutiny of actions
Expert voices weigh in on tragic incident and legacy
Officer past unraveled amidst troubling ICE conduct revelations
On the ground: community protests spark unity and grief
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Ontario sues Skills Development Fund-linked company over alleged fraud
John Marchesan / citynews - The Ontario government has filed a lawsuit against a company it contracted to run a student mental health program, alleging fraudulent misrepresentation and seeking to recoup more than $25 million in public money. Ontario alleges Keel Digital Solutions, t…
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Statistics Canada to release December jobs data
The Canadian Press / nationalobserver - Statistics Canada is set to release labour force figures for December this morning.
- Data release announcements (3)
- Economic policy forecasts (2)
- Regional employment breakdowns (4)
- Unemployment surges at 6.8% (6)
Data release announcements
Economic policy forecasts
Regional employment breakdowns
Unemployment surges at 6.8%
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Coalition Avenir Québec legislature member arrested for impaired driving: reports
Globalnews Digital / globalnews - CAQ member François Tremblay was allegedly arrested during the night between Wednesday and Thursday in Saguenay, Que., north of Quebec City.
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U.S. federal agents shot two people in Portland: Police
Ling Hui / torontosun - Police say its officers found a man and woman suffering from apparent gunshot wounds
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Katy Perry kisses Justin Trudeau in sun-drenched holiday pic
Mark Daniell / torontosun - Pop star kisses former PM in beachside snap
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'It’s a big market for us': As Carney heads to China, trade diversification gets complicated
Jordan Gowling / financialpost - Stakes are high in first meeting between President Xi Jinping and Canadian prime minister in eight years
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Supreme Court to hear challenge of law allowing Ontario Place redevelopment
Globalnews Digital / globalnews - The Supreme Court of Canada will hear an appeal from a coalition challenging the constitutionality of legislation that opens the door to major changes at Ontario Place.
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Federal government to help fund firearm buyback efforts in Quebec
News Staff / citynews - This federal government says it will provide up to $12.4 million to cover costs incurred by Quebec to co-ordinate a buyback of banned firearms in the province. Since May 2020, Ottawa has outlawed approximately 2,500 types of guns on the basis they belong …
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Ford government to build underwater electricity line to power Toronto for 2 decades
Meredith Bond / citynews - The Ford government is planning to go underwater to build a new electricity line that will power Toronto for at least two decades. The cable will run in Lake Ontario from the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station, just east of Oshawa and ending in the eas…
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Carney to meet premiers amid rising global tensions, stalled US trade talks
The Canadian Press / nationalobserver - Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with Canada's premiers in Ottawa later this month as global tensions rise and as trade talks with the U.S. remain stalled.
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Toronto budget will be tabled with proposed 2.2% tax increase
Isaac Callan / globalnews - The city will table its draft budget on Thursday, laying out the initial increase and spending constraints for councillors to debate.
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Chrystia Freeland to resign as MP Friday after accepting Ukraine advisory role
Stephanie Levitz / theglobeandmail - Former cabinet minister was criticized for taking the job while still serving in Parliament
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City of Calgary ignored two decades of warning signs about water system, report finds
Patrick White / theglobeandmail - Panel says the city became aware of vulnerabilities as early as 2004, when a similar type of pipe ruptured
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