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Canola farmers say China retaliatory probe ‘one more thing’ to worry about

Farmers are bracing for the potential impact of China’s new anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola imports, which comes amid an already tumultuous year of economic and environmental challenges. China’s announcement Tuesday was in response to Canada planning to impose increased tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, steel and aluminum. While the …

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Toronto woman grappling with grief, anger after death of cousin held hostage by Hamas – Toronto

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 1, 2024 2:19 pm Updated September 1, 2024 2:20 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Toronto-based woman whose family lives in Israel says she is wrestling with both anger and grief after learning a cousin taken …

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‘Our hearts are broken’: Hockey world reacts to tragic death of Johnny Gaudreau

Condolences are pouring in after former Calgary Flames player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were tragically killed by a suspected drunk driver just a day before the duo were to be groomsmen in their sister’s wedding. The brothers were riding their bicycles Thursday night near their childhood home in …

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Air guitar world champ hails from Canada. He rocked out to Nickleback for win

After being named the world’s top air guitarist in Finland, a 34-year-old Canadian man is trying to drum up interest back home for his tongue-in-cheek craft. Zachary Knowles, also known as “Ichabod Fame,” was crowned the 2024 air guitar world champion on Friday, which guarantees him entry in next year’s …

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Why spotlight is now on IUD and gynecological pain: ‘It’s 2024. Come on’ – National

Federal officials affirmed this month that the pain people might feel when getting an IUD can be more than doctors’ promises of “just a pinch.” The local anesthetic lidocaine “might be useful for reducing patient pain” when inserting intrauterine devices, according to new guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease …

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China is ‘going to retaliate’ over Canada’s tariff hikes, experts say. How? – National

China will almost certainly retaliate against Canada after the federal government hiked tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles and other materials Monday, experts say — though likely not in a way that puts Canadians in danger. The new 100 per cent tariff on Chinese EVs and 25 per cent tariff on …

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A Canadian has been arrested in Russia, officials say – National

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Toronto Maple Leafs hand captaincy to Auston Matthews: ‘It means the world to me’

A passing of the torch occurred in Toronto on Wednesday morning as the Maple Leafs have handed the team’s captaincy over to star forward Auston Matthews. The 26-year-old becomes the 26th captain in franchise history, replacing John Tavares in the role as the on-ice leader for the Maple Leafs. “I’m …

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‘Nobody likes to see war’: Lebanese Manitobans cautious amid travel warnings – Winnipeg

A Winnipeg businessman with family in Lebanon says he’s been in close contact with relatives as tensions escalate in the Middle East. The federal government has warned Canadians in Lebanon to get out of the region while there are still commercial flights available. Abdo El Tassi told 680 CJOB’s The Start …

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Air safety expert on plane crash in Brazil: ‘I wouldn’t fly ’em’

Mary Schiavo carefully describes what she saw happen when Voepass Linhas Aéreas Flight 2283 plummeted to the ground in Brazil Friday, an airline crash that killed all 62 aboard. “This video provided a tremendous number of clues,” Schiavo told Global News in an interview from Charleston, S.C., commenting on mobile …

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