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Ontario’s 2023 budget braces for economic slowdown, with contingency fund and cautious investments
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Ontario’s 2023 budget braces for economic slowdown, with contingency fund and cautious investments
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Six people presumed dead after Baltimore Key Bridge collapses, Coast Guard says: The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed after being hit by a ...
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Quick Glance: Tragedy in Baltimore: Fatal Bridge Collapse and Intensive Investigations
  • A cargo ship that lost control and crashed into a bridge in Baltimore had previously undergone engine maintenance in the port, according to the US Coast Guard. Divers retrieved the bodies of two of the six workers who fell into the water, while the search for the others was deemed unsuccessful.

  • Investigators commenced gathering evidence from the cargo ship involved in striking the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The victims were from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, with authorities suspecting that the other vehicles with victims were trapped.
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Poland to Double Commitment to Czech-Led Ammunition Initiative: Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said his government doubled its commitment in a ...
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Poland to Double Commitment to Czech-Led Ammunition Initiative
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EastEnders spoilers - Keanu's body found with end 'sealed' for The Six: Keanu Taylor's (Danny Walters) body is finally discovered as the end is ...
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EastEnders spoilers - Keanu's body found with end 'sealed' for The Six
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Canada to halt arms exports to Israel — reports – DW – 03/20/2024
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Canada to halt arms exports to Israel — reports – DW – 03/20/2024
Quick Glance: Blinken to visit Israel amid rising tensions over Gaza war
  • US Secretary of State Antony Blinken embarks on his sixth urgent mission to the Middle East to discuss the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

  • Tensions between the US and Israel escalate as President Biden urges Israel to avoid civilian casualties.

  • Blinken is set to hold talks in Jeddah, Cairo, and Tel Aviv regarding ceasefire negotiations, humanitarian aid, and the future of the Gaza Strip.

  • The international community is working towards resolving the conflict as the humanitarian situation in Gaza deteriorates, with an impending famine looming.
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Six presumed dead in bridge collapse were immigrants, soccer fans, family men: Maynor Suazo Sandoval, from Honduras, was about to turn 39. Miguel Luna ...
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Israeli defense minister to visit D.C. amid tensions over Gaza: Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant will visit Washington to meet with senior U.S ...
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Israeli defense minister to visit D.C. amid tensions over Gaza
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Price reboot needed for unit in saturated Toronto condo market: ‘Despite the daily additions of new listings and price changes in the area, this unit stood out ...
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Price reboot needed for unit in saturated Toronto condo market
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After non-binding motion, Canada to halt arms exports to Israel: FM slams Ottawa for 'step that undermines Israel’s right to self-defense in the face of Hamas ...
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After non-binding motion, Canada to halt arms exports to Israel
Quick Glance: Canada Halts Weapon Deliveries to Israel
  • Canada suspends weapon exports to Israel following a parliamentary vote.

  • The delivery halt was approved in parliament with support from liberal and green votes.

  • Canada also aims to recognize a Palestinian state and responds to the Gaza conflict.

  • Export of non-lethal weapons to Israel has been suspended since January, with Israel being a major recipient of Canadian weapons.
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Hate crimes skyrocket by 93% in Toronto following October 7: Anti-Jewish targeted hate crimes have risen drastically in Tronto since the start of 2024 and since ...
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Hate crimes skyrocket by 93% in Toronto following October 7
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France might requisition arms producers to speed up production to help Ukraine: French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Tuesday he was prepared to use ...
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'No one would touch it’: The creators of Les Misérables thought it would flop. Now the unstoppable hit is in Toronto for a seventh time
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'No one would touch it’: The creators of Les Misérables thought it would ...
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Palestinian Authority announces new cabinet amid U.S. pressure: The reshuffle comes amid a push for the Palestinian Authority to present a new face ...
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Palestinian Authority announces new cabinet amid U.S. pressure
Quick Glance: Palestinian Authority Unveils New Cabinet Amid U.S. Pressure
  • The Palestinian Authority has announced a new cabinet, promising a technocratic government to aid in the reconstruction of Gaza and combat widespread corruption.

  • Prime Minister Muhammad Mustafa revealed the names of 22 new ministers to President Mahmoud Abbas, outlining his vision for the government.

  • Amid U.S. and international calls for a new government to address credibility issues, the White House emphasized it was premature to pass judgment on the new cabinet.

  • The appointment of Mustafa as prime minister dashed hopes for significant reforms within the Palestinian Authority, as his close ties to Abbas suggest a desire for political control to remain.
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54-40 Brewing to open second location in Washougal – with a full kitchen: WASHOUGAL — 54-40 Brewing Co. will open a new location — with a full-service restaurant ...
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54-40 Brewing to open second location in Washougal – with a full kitchen
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Australia's housing crisis has become a fierce political battle that could have major implications for the next federal election
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Australia's housing crisis has become a fierce political battle that could ...
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Israeli defense chief to visit Washington as tensions rise over Gaza war: Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is set to meet with U.S. Secretary of Defense ...
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Israeli defense chief to visit Washington as tensions rise over Gaza war
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Canadian school boards sue social media giants over effects on students: Snapchat, TikTok, Facebook and Instagram are addictive and have ‘rewired’ the way ...
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Canadian school boards sue social media giants over effects on students
Quick Glance: Ontario School Boards Sue Social Media Giants
  • Four of Ontario’s largest school boards are suing the parent companies of Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok, alleging disruptions to student learning and contributions to a mental health crisis.

  • The lawsuits claim that the social media platforms are negligently designed for compulsive use and have rewired children's thinking, behavior, and learning, causing strains on school boards' resources.

  • The boards seek damages exceeding $4 billion for the impact on student programming and services. They accuse the platforms of facilitating child abuse, amplifying harmful content, and refusing to remove threats.

  • Schools have invested resources in addressing cyberbullying, misinformation, and risky behavior encouraged by social media, as well as monitoring and responding to threats, conflicts, and decreased instructional time.
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'BlackBerry' and 'The Zone of Interest' win big at Toronto film critics awards: Tantoo Cardinal, Don McKellar and Rick Mercer were on hand at the Omni King ...
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'BlackBerry' and 'The Zone of Interest' win big at Toronto film critics ...
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Germany will include questions on the Holocaust, Judaism, and Israel in amended citizenship test
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Low floor, lack of balcony stymies sale of Bloor Street suite: It took two reductions of the asking price before an offer was made and accepted
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Low floor, lack of balcony stymies sale of Bloor Street suite
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Vinay Menon: Can't look away from wretched excess in real estate? This TV show gets inside Toronto's most over-the-top mansions
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Vinay Menon: Can't look away from wretched excess in real estate? This TV ...
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Pro-West candidate beats Slovakia PM’s ally to set up presidential run-off: Ex-Foreign Minister Ivan Korcok and current parliament Speaker Peter Pellegrini to ...
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Pro-West candidate beats Slovakia PM’s ally to set up presidential run-off
Quick Glance: Pro-Ukraine Korcok, Ex-PM Pellegrini to Compete in Slovakia Presidential Runoff
  • With 99.9 percent of the vote counted, Korcok leads with 42.44 percent, while Pellegrini holds 37.07 percent support.

  • Korcok, backed by the opposition, aligns with Ukraine's interests, contrasting Pellegrini's Russia-leaning stance.

  • Korcok aims for independent decision-making and safeguarding Slovakia's national interests, while Pellegrini advocates for peace and prioritizing national interests.

  • The runoff will determine whether Slovakia aligns with pro-Ukraine sentiments or leans towards Russia, impacting foreign policy and domestic governance.
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Despite dark past, Indonesia’s defense minister elected president: Questions are still unanswered about Prabowo Subianto’s links to torture ...
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Despite dark past, Indonesia’s defense minister elected president
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Most bed bug ridden cities across Canada are in Ontario. Here’s which ones | Globalnews.ca
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Government fails to rush extraordinary immigration powers through parliament: The Senate has rejected the government's bid to rush extraordinary immigration ...
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Government fails to rush extraordinary immigration powers through ...
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Bertie Ahern: Harris has 'all attributes' to be Taoiseach: Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris has "all the attributes" to ...
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Bertie Ahern: Harris has 'all attributes' to be Taoiseach
Quick Glance: Leo Varadkar: A Populist Who Struggled with Real People
  • In May 2002, a young party activist analyzed the defeat of Fine Gael under Michael Noonan, emphasizing that none of the former leaders were the expected messiah for the party.

  • Leo Varadkar's political legacy comprises valuable contributions, but he was never seen as a savior of the party. His ability to navigate contradictions made him a skilled politician, but he ultimately realized he couldn't balance on the political tightrope indefinitely.

  • Varadkar was described as a politician who straddled conservatism and an increasingly progressive society. Despite his rapid rise in politics and popularity during crises, he struggled to address long-term challenges in areas like healthcare and housing.

  • His popularity peaked during the Brexit crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, where he was seen as a unifying and authoritative leader. However, he failed to effectively tackle long-term structural issues in Ireland, especially in healthcare and housing, as his neoliberal views did not offer compelling solutions.
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Taiwan warns of 'enormous' Chinese bases near its S.China Sea holding: Taiwan's foreign minister said on Wednesday that China has built
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Taiwan warns of 'enormous' Chinese bases near its S.China Sea holding
Quick Glance: Taiwan Raises Alarm Over 'Enormous' Chinese Bases Near Its S. China Sea Holding
  • Taiwan's foreign minister mentioned that China has established 'enormous' military bases on three islands surrounding Taiwan's main holding in the South China Sea, but Taipei is not seeking to further escalate tensions in the strategic waterway.

  • Some lawmakers from both the ruling and main opposition parties have urged President Tsai Ing-wen to visit Itu Aba to assert Taiwan's sovereignty and witness a newly renovated harbor capable of accommodating larger ships.

  • China has conducted extensive land reclamation on its South China Sea islands, constructing major air force and other military facilities, causing significant concern in Washington and the region.

  • Taiwan also controls the Pratas Islands in the northern part of the South China Sea, and both China's air force and navy frequently operate nearby to assert Beijing's territorial claims over Taiwan, which the Taipei government rejects.
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Bedrooms without a view could be Toronto’s new normal: This kind of unit configuration has been on offer in Toronto for more than a decade and reflects the ...
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Bedrooms without a view could be Toronto’s new normal
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Five Iranian-backed militia commanders killed in Syria - report: Canada to stop arms sales to Israel • Houthis penetrated Eilat missile defense • Reports IDF ...
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Five Iranian-backed militia commanders killed in Syria - report
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France denies supplying arms to Israel for Gaza war: France's defence minister on Tuesday denied allegations from investigative journalists that France supplied ...
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France denies supplying arms to Israel for Gaza war
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Kāinga Ora crackdown: Government's move cruel, Greens say: Evicting more people from state housing is ignorant to the consequences of poverty, the Greens say ...
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Kāinga Ora crackdown: Government's move cruel, Greens say
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He was the tall man who lived in a teeny apartment in the Gladstone. Now sculptor Bruno Billio is leaving Toronto for an Italian dream
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For months, police have been signalling we’re on our own. Now, finally, they’re telling us
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For months, police have been signalling we’re on our own. Now, finally ...
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Canada’s refusal to sell arms to Israel harms its legacy as a protector of Jews: My grandparents wouldn’t recognize the country that offered them a safe haven ...
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Goh Meng Seng issued POFMA order over Facebook posts linking Lum Kok Seng with Iswaran and LTA
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Goh Meng Seng issued POFMA order over Facebook posts linking Lum Kok Seng ...
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EU relaxes requirements for farmers: Fewer obligations, more leeway: EU agriculture ministers have decided to make things easier for farmers at a meeting in ...
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EU relaxes requirements for farmers
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US, Vietnamese top diplomats discuss greater chip cooperation, State Dept says: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh ...
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US, Vietnamese top diplomats discuss greater chip cooperation ...
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Austin to Israeli defense minister: 'Civilian casualties [are] far too high' in Gaza
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Austin to Israeli defense minister: 'Civilian casualties [are] far too ...
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New legislation in Poland boosts self-defense capacity, eyeing Russia's nearby war in Ukraine
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New legislation in Poland boosts self-defense capacity, eyeing ...
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Finland pledges €30 million to Czech-led ammunition initiative for Ukraine - Euromaidan Press
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Finland pledges €30 million to Czech-led ammunition initiative for Ukraine ...
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Airbnb host increased price by 39% after booking: We were forced to cancel when the host wanted thousands extra, but were still charged a fee
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Airbnb host increased price by 39% after booking
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A double downtown loft with room for city kids to grow: The combined loft has four bedrooms and four bathrooms in 3,164 square feet of living space
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A double downtown loft with room for city kids to grow
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Investors own 23.7 per cent of Ontario homes, report says: The story over the past decade-plus has been a surge in the number of homes purchased by ...
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Investors own 23.7 per cent of Ontario homes, report says
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Budget Policy Statement: Willis promises cuts despite late return to surplus: The government's books are in worse shape than thought but the Finance Minister ...
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Budget Policy Statement: Willis promises cuts despite late return to ...
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Toronto’s decline in safety threatens its status as an economic hub: How we address public safety concerns today will have a significant impact on Toronto’s ...
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Toronto’s decline in safety threatens its status as an economic hub
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UAAP volleyball: Cassie Carballo delivers when it matters most for UST: MANILA, Philippines —Instead of letting her crucial errors get to her ...
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UAAP volleyball: Cassie Carballo delivers when it matters most for UST
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Former minister S Iswaran has returned to Singapore, surrendered passport: AGC: SINGAPORE: Former Transport Minister S Iswaran has returned to Singapore and ...
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Former minister S Iswaran has returned to Singapore, surrendered passport: ...
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China Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Meet Australian Business Leaders: China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi will hold closed door meetings with Australian business ...
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China Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Meet Australian Business Leaders
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O’Neil ducks questions after Senate blocks deportation bill: Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil has accused the opposition of playing politics but repeatedly ...
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O’Neil ducks questions after Senate blocks deportation bill
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Australia to contribute $3bn for construction of AUKUS submarines: Defence Minister Richard Marles says allies working ‘at pace’ to ensure the security deal ...
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Australia to contribute $3bn for construction of AUKUS submarines