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Liberal fortunes in Quebec may be troubled as third minister ends leadership bid

Liberal fortunes in Quebec may be troubled as third minister ends leadership bid

OTTAWA — The decision Tuesday by a third Liberal cabinet minister from Quebec not to seek the Liberal leadership is casting a spotlight on the party's ability to organize support in a province that has long been crucial to its electoral success.
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Ford praises federal border plan ahead of meeting with prime minister, premiers

Ford praises federal border plan ahead of meeting with prime minister, premiers

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday he's now convinced the federal government has a "phenomenal" plan to secure the Canada-U. S. border in response to Donald Trump's tariff threat — although he didn't offer up any details of that plan.
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Class-action lawsuit filed against Vail Resorts over Park City patrol strike

Class-action lawsuit filed against Vail Resorts over Park City patrol strike

Plaintiff argued company should have warned guests about impacts of strike, which ended last week
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S&P/TSX composite index posts small gain Tuesday, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite index posts small gain Tuesday, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose Tuesday, while U.S. markets were mixed after a bumpy day of trading that nevertheless saw most stocks rise even as a few big names dragged. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 52.26 points at 24,588.58.
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Stock market today: Most of Wall Street rises following encouraging inflation data, but Lilly drags

Stock market today: Most of Wall Street rises following encouraging inflation data, but Lilly drags

NEW YORK (AP) — Most U.S. stocks rose following an encouraging update on inflation, but drops for Eli Lilly and some other influential stocks kept indexes in check. The S&P 500 edged up 0.
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Poll suggests Canadians worry about U.S. relationship as Liberals choose a new leader

Poll suggests Canadians worry about U.S. relationship as Liberals choose a new leader

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests most Canadians are concerned about the federal government's ability to handle Canada-U.S.
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Mario Canseco: Canadians are bracing for a second Trump term being ‘bad’ for Canada

Mario Canseco: Canadians are bracing for a second Trump term being ‘bad’ for Canada

Research Co. polling reveals population divided on his impact, with younger generations more willing to give him a chance
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B.C. tribunal dismisses groom's claims over seating chart, cornhole errors

B.C. tribunal dismisses groom's claims over seating chart, cornhole errors

A B.C. groom sought $5K in compensation for multiple allegations of problems at his July 2023 Langley wedding reception.
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Carney talks tariffs, Trump, Liberal leadership in Daily Show interview

Carney talks tariffs, Trump, Liberal leadership in Daily Show interview

NEW YORK, Ont. — Mark Carney went on late-night television in the U.S. Monday to talk Trump, tariffs and carbon tax, but played coy on any plans to seek the Liberal leadership.
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Canada’s health-care system falls behind most peer countries: Report

Canada’s health-care system falls behind most peer countries: Report

A new report says Canada’s health-care system has fallen behind international peers in access to care, equity and wait times, outperforming only the United States. The not-for-profit think tank C.D.
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