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Canada Post unveils 1st of 3 new stamps coming later this monthCanada Post on Friday unveiled the first of three new stamps to be released later this month, which are part of a new series from the national postal service.CanadaJun 13
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‘Stay away’ from demonstrations, Canada warns citizens amid L.A. tensionsThe government of Canada has upgraded its safety and security advisory for travellers visiting the Los Angeles area and some other U.S. cities due to ongoing demonstrations.CanadaJun 13
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As wildfires rage, an updated outlook shows the worst may be yet to comeThe wildfire season so far this year has been the second worst on record after 2023, according to the Government of Canada, which forecasts the trend to continue.FireJun 12
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Canada Post’s latest offer set to go to a vote by union membersCanada Post workers will soon be asked to cast their votes on whether to ratify the employer's final offer in the ongoing labour dispute, despite union opposition.CanadaJun 12
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Carney names Hydro-Quebec’s Michael Sabia as new top bureaucratThe head of Hydro Quebec, Michael Sabia, has been named by the Prime Minister's Office as the new Clerk of the Privy Council, and will work closely with the federal government.PoliticsJun 11
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The tax deadline for self-employed Canadians is days away. What to knowThe deadline for self-employed individuals is June 16 in 2025, and waiting until the last minute may mean missing important details.MoneyJun 11
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National Holocaust Monument vandalism investigated as potential hate crimeThe Ottawa Police Service is now investigating the defacement of the National Holocaust Monument as a hate crime, prompting more responses from political and community leaders.CanadaJun 10
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Canada’s Competition Bureau sues DoorDash over customer pricesDoorDash is being sued by the federal Competition Bureau, over what it calls 'deceptive' marketing and fees that mislead customers into paying more than they expect.ConsumerJun 9
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National Holocaust Monument in Ottawa defaced with red paintThe National Holocaust Monument in Ottawa has been defaced with red paint and the words 'feed me' sprayed across the stone of the memorial.CrimeJun 9
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Canada-Europe defence ties can link ‘club of countries,’ says German envoyGermany's ambassador to Canada sat down with The West Block's Mercedes Stephenson for an exclusive interview, and discussed new partnership goals between Canada and the EU.CanadaJun 8
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Health Canada warns consumers not to inhale ‘laughing gas’ recreationallyHealth Canada has issued a warning to consumers not to inhale nitrous oxide for recreational purposes as instances are on the rise and carry many health risks, including death.HealthJun 7
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Thousands of window AC units recalled for mould risk, Health Canada saysTens of thousands of window-mounted air conditioner units are being recalled in Canada, with the federal government warning some affected units have a risk of mould growth.HealthJun 6
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Unemployment ‘little changed’ in May with slight rise to 7%: StatCanCanada's job market held relatively steady in May, according to Statistics Canada, as the unemployment rate ticked up slightly to 7.0 per cent.EconomyJun 6
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Joly says Ottawa ‘in solution mode’ after industry meeting on steel tariffsOntario Premier Doug Ford also said Thursday that Prime Minister Mark Carney is in 'deep discussions' on trade with U.S. President Donald Trump.CanadaJun 5
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Bank of Canada holds interest rate steady again amid trade warThe Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate at 2.75% as tariff uncertainty lingers, including President Donald Trump's latest increase to steel and aluminum tariffs.CanadaJun 4
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Amid the trade war, OECD has lowered its global economic growth projectionsA newly revised report on the global economic outlook by the 38-nation OECD shows that expectations for global growth have been lowered in the face of the trade war.EconomyJun 3
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Will the Bank of Canada cut interest rates? What economists expectWith the Bank of Canada set to provide an update on interest rates on Wednesday, economists are expecting no changes this time as the trade war has increased economic uncertainty.EconomyJun 3
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What Canada’s GDP growth means for the upcoming interest rate decisionThe latest gauge on the Canadian economy was stronger than most economists expected, but the boost in productivity during the first quarter may have been due to tariff concerns.EconomyMay 30
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As wildfires rage, what can you do to prepare and reduce your risks?As dozens of wildfires rage across several provinces, including Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, it's never been more important for homeowners to be prepared.EnvironmentMay 29
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Victoria’s Secret website down as it deals with a ‘security incident’An apparent 'security incident' has led Victoria's Secret to take down its website and other digital resources, including some in-store services, according to a company statement.ConsumerMay 29
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Will Trump’s budget bill tax Canadians more? What to know about fearsCanadian investors are sounding the alarm as U.S. President Donald Trump seeks to get his spending bill passed, some experts are concerned it will mean paying more in taxes.CanadaMay 28
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Canada’s unemployment will go past 7% this year — but no recession: OECDA new report from the OECD projects Canada's economy will lag behind other developed nations due mainly to the trade war, but narrowly avoid a recession.EconomyMay 27
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The bond market is spooked. This is why you should careLong-term bond yields are rising quickly after the United States government saw its credit rating downgraded by several analysts, which could have global implications.EconomyMay 26
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Carney says ‘we discussed tariffs’ in U.S. delegation meetingFollowing a U.S. congressional delegation meeting on Friday, Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke to Global News and said that tariffs were part of the discussion.CanadaMay 23
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Federal summer jobs site set for 50% jump in users as postings stay steadyDemand for summer jobs this year may far outweigh the number of available positions, according to the government of Canada, citing website data reports.CanadaMay 23
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