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Joe Biden's presidential bid faces definitive moment in South Carolina

Joe Biden's presidential bid faces definitive moment in South Carolina

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Once, everyone seemed to think he was going to win. Now, Joe Biden can't afford to lose.
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Trudeau revisits blackface embarrassment during Black History Month

Trudeau revisits blackface embarrassment during Black History Month

OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau acknowledged his own past history of unconscious racism during a celebration Monday of Black History Month.
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Canadian organizations grapple with Jean Vanier's legacy after sex abuse report

Canadian organizations grapple with Jean Vanier's legacy after sex abuse report

The release of a report that found non-profit founder Jean Vanier sexually abused at least six women sent a shock wave through the Canadian institutions associated with him, leaving many facing difficult decisions on how to disassociate from a man on
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Kenney says feds sank Teck mine with deadline change, but Ottawa says 'not true'

Kenney says feds sank Teck mine with deadline change, but Ottawa says 'not true'

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says it was a new, last-minute delay by Ottawa on whether to approve the Frontier oilsands mine that led Teck Resources Ltd.
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B.C. tells inquiry money laundering has warped economy, fuelled opioid crisis

B.C. tells inquiry money laundering has warped economy, fuelled opioid crisis

VANCOUVER — Money laundering has distorted British Columbia's economy, fuelled the opioid crisis and overheated the real estate market, the province argued at the start of an inquiry into the criminal activity on Monday.
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The latest on protests across Canada in support of anti-pipeline demonstrators

The latest on protests across Canada in support of anti-pipeline demonstrators

Here is the latest news on protests across Canada over a natural gas pipeline project in British Columbia (All times Eastern): 7:40 p.m. The West Coast Express commuter rail service in Metro Vancouver has been suspended.
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Indigenous leaders condemn use of force by police to clear blockade in Ontario

Indigenous leaders condemn use of force by police to clear blockade in Ontario

TYENDINAGA MOHAWK TERRITORY, Ont.
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A look at carbon prices across the country

A look at carbon prices across the country

OTTAWA — As of Jan. 1, every Canadian and all Canadian businesses are paying a price on carbon.
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Feds introduce bill dropping some restrictions on assisted dying

Feds introduce bill dropping some restrictions on assisted dying

OTTAWA — The Liberal government has introduced legislation aimed at making it easier for intolerably ill Canadians to get medical help to end their lives.
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Alberta Appeal Court sides with province on federal carbon tax

Alberta Appeal Court sides with province on federal carbon tax

EDMONTON — The Alberta Court of Appeal gave opponents of the federal carbon tax their first win on Monday when it ruled that the levy is unconstitutional.
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