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Listen to this article Estimated 2 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. Tesla lost its crown as the world’s bestselling electric vehicle (EV) maker on Friday as a …
Read More »Canada loses measles elimination status
Canada loses measles elimination status Hi, I’m Verity, a reporter on the national news desk. I’ll be bringing you updates as we’ve just learned that Canada has lost its measles elimination status. Health Canada has just released a statement announcing that the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has notified the …
Read More »Canada Post workers union loses challenge of back-to-work order
The Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) has dismissed an argument from the Canada Post workers union that a government back-to-work order was unconstitutional. On Dec. 13, 2024, federal Labour Minister Steve MacKinnon exercised his authority under Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code to direct the CIRB to end the …
Read More »B.C. ostrich farm loses appeal to save birds from cull in case that attracted White House attention
A B.C. ostrich farm has lost its case to save its birds from a cull order issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in January. But the farm’s owners say they will not be giving up, and have called on supporters to gather with them this weekend to “stand …
Read More »Japan PM Ishiba vows to stay on after party loses majority in upper house election
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vowed to remain in office on Monday after his ruling coalition suffered a bruising defeat in upper house elections, as the opposition weighed a no-confidence motion. The embattled premier told a news conference he would remain in office to oversee tariff talks with the United …
Read More »SpaceX launches another Starship but loses control 30 minutes into flight
After back-to-back explosions, SpaceX launched its mega rocket Starship again on Tuesday evening but fell short of the main objectives when the spacecraft tumbled out of control and broke apart. The 123-metre rocket blasted off on its ninth demo from Starbase, SpaceX’s launch site at the southern tip of Texas. CEO …
Read More »TikTok loses bid in appeal court to halt law that could lead to U.S. ban
A U.S. federal appeals court panel on Friday unanimously upheld a law that could lead to a ban of TikTok as soon as next month, handing a resounding defeat to the popular social media platform as it fights for its survival in the U.S. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District …
Read More »LifeLabs data breach report released after firm loses 4-year bid to keep it quiet
A long-withheld investigation into a 2019 hacking at LifeLabs Inc. that compromised millions of Canadians’ health data has finally been made public after an Ontario court dismissed the company’s appeal to prevent its release. A statement from the privacy commissioners of both Ontario and British Columbia says their joint report, …
Read More »Cat loses leg after being found with buckshot wound in rural Ontario
WARNING: This story contains graphic content some might find disturbing. Discretion is advised. An orange tabby cat named Marmalade was in good spirits on Wednesday, a day after having surgery to remove a leg found to have been shot recently. The feline, who is believed to be close to two …
Read More »Ontario resident loses more than $400K in romance scam
Descrease article font size Increase article font size An Ontario resident lost more than $400,000 in a romance scam, prompting police to urge the public to familiarize themselves with different scams. Ontario Provincial Police said that on Monday, officers investigated an address in Simcoe in Norfolk County. Police learned that …
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