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Why are prediction markets coming to Canada?

Front Burner Wealthsimple brings prediction markets to Canada, amid growing scrutiny and controversy. What’s fuelling the demand? CBC News · Posted: Jun 30, 2026 6:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 6 hours ago Listen to this article Estimated 1 minute The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based …

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Fort Simpson spared the worst overnight after wildfire stopped on edge of town

Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. A shift in winds overnight has spared Fort Simpson, N.W.T., from the worst impacts of a …

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South African cities shuttered, military on standby as anti-migrant protests gather pace

Demonstrators wrapped in flags and wielding wooden sticks gathered across South Africa on Tuesday for anti-immigrant marches, some of which saw brief outbreaks of violence amid heavy police guard, as shops remained shut and foreign workers stayed at home. Thousands of foreign nationals from elsewhere in Africa had already fled the country ahead …

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