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Risks of buy now, pay later; banks may be more apt to upsell racialized clients: CBC’s Marketplace cheat sheet

Miss something this week? Don’t panic. CBC’s Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need. Want this in your inbox? Get the Marketplace newsletter every Friday. Many online shopping platforms now offer the ability to buy now, pay later. But is there more risk than meets the eye?  A luxury bag might be …

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New details emerge in homicide of Sask. 13-month-old Tanner Brass

Chris Bird, known as “Jimmy” on the streets of Prince Albert, Sask., had spent the night in police holding cells. He’d sobered up and was about to be released when he heard piercing screams coming from the women’s detention area down the hall. “My baby! Help my baby! My baby!” …

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Rebuild or retreat? B.C. communities face tough choices after catastrophic floods

Our planet is changing. So is our journalism. This story is part of a CBC News initiative entitled “Our Changing Planet” to show and explain the effects of climate change. Keep up with the latest news on our Climate and Environment page. The flowers at Martin O’Brien’s former home in Grand …

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Why COVID-19 deaths are likely underreported in Nova Scotia

The Nova Scotia government says there have been 421 COVID-19 deaths in the province since the pandemic began, but an infectious disease researcher says that number is likely understated by at least 200. Tara Moriarty, an associate professor at the University of Toronto, called it “a conservative estimate” and cautioned the number will grow. “A lot …

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U.S. senators strike initial agreement to address gun violence

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators announced Sunday a framework for potential legislation on gun safety, in response to recent mass shootings in parts of the country. The outline includes measured gun curbs, and bolstered efforts to improve school safety and mental health programs. “Our plan saves lives while also protecting the constitutional rights …

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Canada’s sport minister announces new measures to protect athletes from maltreatment, abuse

In an attempt to combat what Canada’s sport minister has called a safe sport crisis in the country, federal Minister of Sport Pascale St-Onge announced Sunday morning a number of new measures to hold sport organizations across the country accountable, with the ultimate goal of protecting athletes from maltreatment and …

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Macron’s alliance facing fight for absolute majority in French election despite leading projected seat count

French President Emmanuel Macron faces a tough fight to win an absolute majority in parliament that would allow him to govern with a free hand after a strong showing by a new left-wing alliance in Sunday’s first-round election. Projections based on the election’s partial results showed that at the national …

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Rory McIlroy holds off Thomas, Finau to defend Canadian Open title

Rory McIlroy has won back-to-back RBC Canadian Opens. The Northern Irishman fired an 8-under 62 to hold on for a two-stroke victory over Tony Finau of the United States to finish at 19-under overall. Fans rushed the fairway at St. George’s Golf and Country Club after McIlroy, Finau, and American …

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Canada’s Brooke Henderson claims 11th LPGA Tour victory with ShopRite LPGA Classic title

While Lindsey Weaver-Wright finished her round at the ShopRite LPGA Classic, Canada’s Brooke Henderson got ready. Henderson, from Smiths Falls, Ont., held a one-shot lead over the American, but with No. 18 a par-5, the Canadian knew that a playoff was a distinct possibility. Sure enough, Weaver-Wright birdied the hole …

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ਬ੍ਰਿਟੇਨ ਦੀ ਮਹਾਰਾਣੀ ਨੇ ਦੂਸਰੇ ਸਭ ਤੋਂ ਲੰਬੇ ਸਮੇਂ ਤਕ ਰਾਜਗੱਦੀ ਸੰਭਾਲਣ ਦਾ ਰਿਕਾਰਡ ਬਣਾਇਆ

ਲੰਡਨ, 12 ਜੂਨ ਬ੍ਰਿਟੇਨ ਦੀ ਮਹਾਰਾਣੀ ਐਲੀਜ਼ਾਬੈੱਥ-2 ਨੇ ਐਤਵਾਰ ਨੂੰ ਥਾਈਲੈਂਡ ਦੇ ਰਾਜਾ ਨੂੰ ਪਛਾੜ ਕੇ ਫਰਾਂਸ ਦੇ ਲੁਈ-14ਵੇਂ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਇਤਿਹਾਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਦੁਨੀਆਂ ਦੇ ਦੂਸਰੇ ਸਭ ਤੋਂ ਲੰਬੇ ਸਮੇਂ ਤੱਕ ਰਾਜਗੱਦੀ ਸੰਭਾਲਣ ਦਾ ਰਿਕਾਰਡ ਬਣਾਇਆ ਹੈ। ਦੇਸ਼ ਦੀ ਸੇਵਾ ਵਿੱਚ 70 ਵਰ੍ਹੇ ਪੂਰੇ ਹੋਣ ਦੇ ਸਬੰਧ ਵਿੱਚ 96 ਵਰ੍ਹਿਆਂ …

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