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At ASEAN Summit, Trudeau focused on economic growth as geopolitical tensions divide
In Laos, as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pursues closer economic ties with the 10 nations of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, widening global conflict will linger on the margin of the summit like a spectre that can’t be ignored.
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Ex-chief of staff to public safety minister denies stalling spy warrant approval
A former chief of staff to a Liberal public safety minister has denied suggestions she worked to stall approval of a spy service warrant in early 2021 because it directly touched the operations of the Trudeau government.
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Canada adds $15M to aid for Lebanon and will match $6M in donations
Canada is adding another $15 million to its humanitarian aid package for Lebanon after an escalation in the conflict between Israel and the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah.
Health
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Twin boys born conjoined celebrate 1st birthday after separation surgery
Twin brothers who were born conjoined recently celebrated their first birthday after undergoing successful separation surgery.
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COVID-19 may increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes and deaths for three years after an infection, study suggests
COVID-19 could be a powerful risk factor for heart attacks and strokes for as long as three years after an infection, a large new study suggests.
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4 people in Ontario sickened with listeriosis amid beef tongue recall: ministry
The Ontario Ministry of Health says four people have been sickened after consuming beef tongue believed to be contaminated with listeria.
Sci-Tech
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Tesla is unveiling its long-awaited robotaxi amid doubts about the technology it runs on
Expectations are high for the long-awaited unveiling of Tesla's robotaxi at a Hollywood studio Thursday night. Too high for some analysts and investors.
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Scientists recreate the head of this ancient 50-kg bug
As if the largest bug to ever live – a monster nearly nine feet long with as many as 64 legs – wasn’t terrifying enough, scientists could only just imagine what the extinct beast’s head looked like.
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Severe solar storm could stress power grids even more as U.S. deals with major back-to-back hurricanes
A severe solar storm is headed to Earth that could stress power grids even more as the U.S. deals with major back-to-back hurricanes, space weather forecasters said Wednesday.
Entertainment
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Nobel Prize in literature is awarded to South Korean author Han Kang for her 'intense poetic prose'
The Nobel Prize in literature was awarded Thursday to South Korean author Han Kang for what the Nobel committee called 'her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life.'
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Taylor Swift donates US$5 million toward relief efforts in wake of Hurricanes Milton and Helene
Taylor Swift has made a significant donation toward helping those affected by hurricanes Milton and Helene.
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Bryan Adams decries elements of Ottawa's online streaming rules
Global hitmaker Bryan Adams is adding his voice to opposition over new federal regulations on streaming.
Business
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Company must refund $1-million deposit after failing to complete West Vancouver home on time, court rules
A West Vancouver company has been ordered to repay a homebuyer's $1-million deposit after it failed to complete construction on the property in time.
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TD reaches $70M class-action settlement on broker commissions, law firm says
Siskinds LLP says a $70.25 million class-action settlement has been reached with TD Asset Management over commissions paid to discount brokers.
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Mountain Dew is putting the mountain back in its logo
'Mtn Dew' is getting a makeover, with the word 'mountain' reappearing on cans and bottles following a roughly two-decade-long hiatus.
Lifestyle
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Northern Ontario farmer breaks giant pumpkin records, taking top prizes in competition
Jeff Warner from Aidie Creek Gardens in the northern Ontario community of Englehart has a passion for growing big pumpkins and his effort is paying off in more ways than one.
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B.C. homeowner astounded someone managed to steal one of his prized giant pumpkins
Dave Lindsey began growing giant pumpkins to bring a bit of magic to his grandkids' Halloween.
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What the 5 stages of grief are, and how to get through them
While there's debate among experts about the stages of grief, 'people who are in the pain of grief are just saying, ‘Help me,'' death and grieving expert David Kessler said. Here's what the five stages of grief are, and how you can consider and process them in whichever order you experience them.
Sports
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Strong winds from Hurricane Milton rip off the roof of Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays
Strong winds from Hurricane Milton caused extensive damage to the roof of St. Petersburg's Tropicana Field, home of the MLB's Tampa Bay Rays.
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22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal retiring from tennis
Rafael Nadal announced his impending retirement from tennis on Thursday at age 38 after winning 22 Grand Slam singles titles during an unprecedented era he shared with his rivals in the so-called Big Three, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
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Calgary Flames have 'no quit' mentality as season begins: Backlund
The Calgary Flames were already preaching the importance of resilience a single game into the NHL season.
Autos
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videovideo Why are there cars in the Detroit River?
Dozens of cars were pulled out of the Detroit River in west Windsor on Tuesday, causing many questions for Windsorites.
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Hundreds of thousands of popular vehicles recalled in Canada over steering issue
Hundreds of thousands of vehicles are being recalled in Canada due to a steering-related issue that could increase a driver's risk of crash.
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Mercedes-Benz incubator program coming to Windsor
Mercedes-Benz has partnered up with the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) and the provincial government to launch a new “incubator program”. One of the first three locations is Windsor, with the other two going to Toronto and Kitchener-Waterloo.