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Venezuela judge issues arrest warrant for Maduro rival Edmundo González amid election probe
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The warrant was issued at the request of authorities, who accuse González, a former diplomat, of various crimes, including conspiracy, falsifying documents and usurpation of powers.
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Police ID man killed in Toronto shooting
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Officers were called to the area of Eglinton Avenue W. and Times Road, west of Allen Road, at 6:19 a.m., for a shooting that left one man dead, Toronto police say.
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Brazil Supreme Court panel unanimously upholds justice's decision to ban X nationwide
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The broader support among judges undermines the effort by Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of X, and his supporters to cast Justice Alexandre de Moraes as an authoritarian renegade who is intent on...
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Fatal shooting of 15-year-old by RCMP leaves Samson Cree Nation reeling, chief says
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Officers found the boy in Wetaskiwin, Alta., a city just north of the First Nation, with "several weapons." Officers were able to confiscate them, but a "confrontation" occurred that led to two...
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Fall colours could come early, end faster in Ontario due to summer flash floods, experts say
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Extreme rainfall may be causing tree leaves in some parts of Ontario to change colour earlier than normal, and weather factors in the coming weeks could affect the timing or duration of the annual...
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Carol Off wants to take the word 'freedom' back from the far right
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When Carol Off started writing a book calling on people to reclaim the word “freedom” from the far right, she thought she would be dismissed as naive. Then Kamala Harris began her run to become U.S....
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Federal government limits work hours for international students
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Nicotine pouches are now restricted to pharmacies. Former smokers say that's making it harder to quit
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Canada has banned nicotine pouches from convenience stores and gas stations, while pulling fruity flavours they say were targeted at youth — but adult nicotine users say the new regulations are also...
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Federal health transfers outpace provincial spending despite premiers' criticisms, analysis shows
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An analysis of 20 years of health funding data shows that federal transfers have mostly outpaced increases to provincial health budgets.
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Upstairs, downstairs: B.C. condo owner loses noise lawsuits against both neighbours
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A year after unsuccessfully suing her downstairs neighbour for making too much noise, a B.C. woman has also failed in a bid to sue her upstairs neighbour over similar complaints.
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Cyclist dies in hospital after being hit by driver in Etobicoke
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A cyclist has died in hospital Saturday after being struck by a driver in Etobicoke last week, Toronto police say.
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Many Alberta farmers found relief after staring down drought. But the story doesn't end there
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Alberta farmers are busy these days, with many feeling relief after staring down dire drought warnings earlier this year. At the same time, there are still some long-term concerns that many are...
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Lack of food, water and toilets: Via Rail passengers fume after being stranded 10 hours in Quebec
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Via Rail confirmed that passengers were stuck for 10 hours on Saturday when a train broke down between Montreal and Quebec City after experiencing two consecutive mechanical issues.
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SIU investigating after pedestrian killed on Highway 410
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Ontario's police watchdog is investigating after a pedestrian was killed in a collision in Brampton on Saturday.
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Russian 'spy whale' Hvaldimir found dead near Norway
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A beluga whale that was suspected of spying for Russia after being discovered in Norwegian waters five years ago with a harness on it has now been found dead, according to the non-profit organization...
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What is 'phone pinky'? Breaking down the internet myth
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A TikTok trend is is prompting people to show off 'dents' in their pinky they believe are caused by their phone. But experts say 'phone pinky' isn't a medical diagnosis, and that phones can't change...
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Man killed in 'targeted' Scarborough shooting: Toronto police
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Officers were called to the area of Danforth and Warden avenues at around 11:25 p.m. for reports of gunshots heard in the area. A man with gunshot wounds was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Lawyer couple found in contempt of court amid evidence they stole millions from homebuyers
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Toronto lawyers Nicholas Cartel and Singa Bui, accused of embezzling nearly $7 million from real estate clients, have been found in contempt of court for failing to answer questions about where the...
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Canada's 1st university degree in traditional Chinese medicine is coming, but some are wary
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A forthcoming new bachelor's degree in traditional Chinese medicine marks a major step in its recognition in Canada, proponents say, and comes amid a growing international spotlight on traditional...
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New magazine will reflect lives of newcomers and '3rd culture kids,' co-founder says
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Muraly Srinarayanathas says 3 magazine seeks to tell stories about newcomers and immigrants to Canada, their contributions and the challenges they face.
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