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CP NewsAlert: Nearly 2 Million people vote on day 1 of advance polls, new record set

CP NewsAlert: Nearly 2 Million people vote on day 1 of advance polls, new record set

OTTAWA — Elections Canada says preliminary figures suggest almost two million people voted in advance polls on Friday, setting a new record. More coming. The Canadian Press
Australia celebrates end to 'Vegemite-gate' after product back on shelves in Toronto

Australia celebrates end to 'Vegemite-gate' after product back on shelves in Toronto

Canada and Australia have shaken hands to end a potential diplomatic dust-up over a yeast-based spread that many Aussies like on toast and crackers.
Quebec says no special recruitment measures to attract U.S. doctors, scientists

Quebec says no special recruitment measures to attract U.S. doctors, scientists

MONTREAL — Quebec doesn't plan to create any special measures to attract U.S.-based doctors and scientists seeking to flee that country over mass layoffs and cuts to health programs.
First Nations Health Authority backs harm reduction on B.C. overdose anniversary

First Nations Health Authority backs harm reduction on B.C. overdose anniversary

WEST VANCOUVER — Deaths from toxic drugs may have dipped, but now is not the time to pull back on life-saving measures, especially given "misinformation" in the public discourse, the top doctor at British Columbia's First Nations Health Authority sai
Canada has the critical minerals Donald Trump wants. So what should we do with them?

Canada has the critical minerals Donald Trump wants. So what should we do with them?

An ongoing trade war and U.S. President Donald Trump's hunger for critical minerals have brought Canada's rich mineral deposits into the spotlight, with federal and provincial politicians promising to accelerate natural resource projects.
Health Canada recalls Life Brand Melatonin, Riva Acetaminophen for dosage concerns

Health Canada recalls Life Brand Melatonin, Riva Acetaminophen for dosage concerns

Canada’s federal health authority has issued a recall warning for two medications over incorrect dosing concerns.
Poilievre promises to end ban on single-use plastic straws, other items

Poilievre promises to end ban on single-use plastic straws, other items

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promised to strike down a key element of the Liberal government's environmental policy Friday as he and other party leaders got back on the campaign trail following the national leaders' debates in Montre
B.C. researchers confirm footprints of three-toed dinosaur with club-like tail

B.C. researchers confirm footprints of three-toed dinosaur with club-like tail

Armoured dinosaurs with clubbed tails once roamed in what is now northeastern British Columbia, a new study suggests, leaving three-toed footprints across the landscape when the Rocky Mountains were still in their infancy.
'You, sir, are not a change': Party leaders target Carney in final election debate

'You, sir, are not a change': Party leaders target Carney in final election debate

MONTREAL — Liberal Leader Mark Carney spent his first English election debate presenting himself as a safe pair of hands for a country in crisis — while Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre sought to frame him as more of the same after a decade of Li
U.S. students look north as Trump freezes funding to American universities

U.S. students look north as Trump freezes funding to American universities

VANCOUVER — The University of British Columbia has briefly reopened admissions for its graduate programs to take applications from U.S.
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