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Premier Smith responds to allegations of political interference at AHS

After three days of silence, Premier Danielle Smith spoke out on Saturday and denied any wrongdoing in relation to explosive allegations about operations and conflict of interest concerns at Alberta Health Services (AHS). The allegations were outlined in a letter sent by the lawyer for former AHS CEO Athana Mentzelopolous …

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In Ukraine, expect to see more ground drones on the battlefield to keep soldiers safe

Ukraine has been throwing everything it can at Russia as its all-out invasion nears the three-year mark. The latest weapon in the military’s arsenal? Ground drones. Other types of drones have already proven critical to Ukraine during the war, and it has used them to take the fight to the enemy …

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White nationalist books planted in little free libraries across Ottawa

Copies of a book promoting white nationalist ideology have been placed in community-run library boxes in neighbourhoods in parts of Ottawa, prompting a police investigation. Christine Young found several copies earlier this month when she decided to check out a few little free libraries near her home in Barrhaven. Little free libraries are …

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Thai nationals held captive by Hamas for 15 months return home

Five Thai nationals held captive by Hamas for over a year returned to Thailand on Sunday, reuniting with their tearful families at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport. The returnees, dressed in winter jackets, were met with emotional embraces from their families. “We are all deeply touched to come back to our birthplace … to be …

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Ontario parties are promising family doctors for all. Compare the plans

All the main parties in the Ontario election campaign are promising to ensure everyone in the province has access to a family doctor.  For the voters who care deeply about this issue, the question of which party can turn the promise into reality will likely be top of mind when …

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Israeli military withdraws from key Gaza corridor, allowing more Palestinians to return home

Israeli forces withdrew from a key corridor in Gaza on Sunday, Israeli officials and Hamas said, the latest commitment under a tenuous ceasefire that faces a major test over whether the sides can negotiate its planned extension. Israelis’ shock at the sight of three emaciated hostages released Saturday has added …

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They welcomed Canada’s open arms. Now Ukrainians worry about future as Russian invasion’s 3rd-year mark nears

Nearly three years since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, some Ukrainians in southwestern Ontario say they’re feeling uneasy about the future and whether they’ll be able to remain in Canada as the war continues. Close to 300,000 Ukrainians arrived in Canada after Feb. 24, 2022. Ottawa offered them temporary resident status through the …

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China’s retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports now in effect

19 hours ago News Duration 3:58 Shortly after tariffs on China imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump took effect on Tuesday, China’s Finance Ministry said it would impose levies of 15 per cent on imports of U.S. coal and LNG and 10% per cent for crude oil as well as …

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How $10K of cannabis was delivered to the wrong Toronto store — and then disappeared

Receiving cannabis shipments has become a routine practice for Taylor Caldwell: she gets a call with the approximate time of delivery, it arrives, she signs the paperwork, then adds it to the store’s inventory. But Caldwell, general manager of Kindling Cannabis Leaside, said the delivery on Dec. 28, 2024 was …

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U.S. star Shiffrin struggling with PTSD after crash, won’t defend giant slalom title at ski worlds

Mikaela Shiffrin says she is dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder following a crash in November and will not defend her gold medal in giant slalom at the alpine skiing world championships. The American holder of a record 99 World Cup wins suffered a deep puncture wound when she fell in …

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