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Tory candidate won't apologize for joking that polar bears could deal with homeless

Tory candidate won't apologize for joking that polar bears could deal with homeless

WINNIPEG — A candidate for leadership of the Manitoba Progressive Conservatives says he won't apologize for making a joke about tackling homelessness by letting polar bears roam free in Winnipeg.
B.C. investigates 'significant' opioid diversion, including international trafficking

B.C. investigates 'significant' opioid diversion, including international trafficking

VICTORIA — A "significant portion" of opioids prescribed in British Columbia are being diverted, and prescribed alternatives are being trafficked provincially, nationally and internationally, a Ministry of Health investigative unit says.
Navy commander relieved of his duty mid-deployment over 'loss of confidence'

Navy commander relieved of his duty mid-deployment over 'loss of confidence'

OTTAWA — A commander of a patrol frigate in the Royal Canadian Navy has been relieved of his duty mid-deployment due to what the navy calls a "loss of confidence."
Boost Indigenous business to counter Trump's tariff threats, leaders say

Boost Indigenous business to counter Trump's tariff threats, leaders say

OTTAWA — As U.S.
Booing of The Star-Spangled Banner reignites debate on national anthems in sports

Booing of The Star-Spangled Banner reignites debate on national anthems in sports

It's been a decades-long tradition in North America, but a Canadian professor of sport management says it might be time to re-examine the legitimacy of national anthems being played before games.
Chinese firm DeepSeek's AI chatbot restricted from some government phones

Chinese firm DeepSeek's AI chatbot restricted from some government phones

The federal government has restricted Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek’s chatbot from some of its mobile devices and is recommending other agencies and departments follow suit.
Canada invests $72 million on satellite constellation to monitor active wildfires

Canada invests $72 million on satellite constellation to monitor active wildfires

LONGUEUIL, Que. — Canada is investing $72 million on a novel satellite constellation that will monitor active forest fires across the country, the Canadian Space Agency announced Friday.
Health care, tax cuts and Highway 401 tunnel focus of Ontario campaign trail

Health care, tax cuts and Highway 401 tunnel focus of Ontario campaign trail

The main Ontario party leaders have now laid out their plans on how to get primary care to millions of people without a family doctor.
Trudeau says Trump's comments about taking over Canada are 'a real thing'

Trudeau says Trump's comments about taking over Canada are 'a real thing'

Donald Trump is not joking when he says he'd like to make Canada the 51st state, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday, adding that the U.S. president's annexation plans are related to Canada's supply of critical minerals.
Liberal leadership candidates clear a challenging fundraising hurdle

Liberal leadership candidates clear a challenging fundraising hurdle

OTTAWA — The campaign teams for the remaining Liberal leadership contestants all confirmed Friday they have cleared a major fundraising hurdle, allowing them to remain in the race.
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