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Veteran union leader talks about Donald Trump and nuclear missiles

Veteran union leader talks about Donald Trump and nuclear missiles

When Canada helped start NORAD, the deal was that nuclear attacks would be brought down here, not in the U.S. The president of USW Local 2251 thinks that’s being a darn good ally
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THE HOT TAKE: Don’t let the rich use the trade war to their advantage

THE HOT TAKE: Don’t let the rich use the trade war to their advantage

No tax breaks for luxury goods, writes James Culic
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Ontario measles cases more than double over past two weeks; hospitalizations up to 31

Ontario measles cases more than double over past two weeks; hospitalizations up to 31

TORONTO — Ontario is seeing a massive surge in measles cases as an ongoing outbreak spreads in the province among mostly unvaccinated people. Public Health Ontario is reporting 372 total cases since an outbreak began on Oct. 28, 2024.
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THE BALANCED LIFE: As seniors, we don't challenge ourselves enough

THE BALANCED LIFE: As seniors, we don't challenge ourselves enough

Don't go gentle into that good night, writes John Swart, back from a dicey ride in Portugal
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‘Passport to the North’ app earns praise for Cambrian students

‘Passport to the North’ app earns praise for Cambrian students

A team of international students from Cambrian College placed third in their league at the Enactus Central Canada Innovation and Impact Challenge, held last week in Mississauga
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VIDEO: Only a few hours left until Justin Trudeau is not prime minister

VIDEO: Only a few hours left until Justin Trudeau is not prime minister

Tonight on 'Closer Look': As Mark Carney prepares to be sworn as Canada's 24th prime minister, we revisit our recent podcast interview with Trudeau and what he said about life after politics
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GTA casinos surrounded by self-identified problem gamblers, data shows

GTA casinos surrounded by self-identified problem gamblers, data shows

Three Toronto-area casinos are bringing in revenue for governments — but data shows they're surrounded by disproportionate rates of self-identified problem gamblers
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Veterinary tranquilizer found in 81% of sampled fentanyl in Toronto

Veterinary tranquilizer found in 81% of sampled fentanyl in Toronto

‘We’re worried that people are going to bottom out or have their heart stop,’ says one overdose prevention specialist
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This Fergus business is taking over the world, one crystal at a time

This Fergus business is taking over the world, one crystal at a time

Gneiss Guy Minerals and Fossils is the largest crystal wholesaler in Canada and home to thousands, if not a million, minerals, crystals and fossils
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'It terrifies me:' Family living at motel struggles to access housing supports

'It terrifies me:' Family living at motel struggles to access housing supports

A 56-year-old Cambridge man believes his family is falling through the cracks in the region's housing support program after he was unable to get help since falling on hard times and losing his long-term rental property
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