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Buffalo, N.Y., trying to lure back Canadian tourists

A new billboard next to Toronto's busy Gardiner Expressway is attempting to attract tourists from southern Ontario back to a destination they once flocked to for chicken wings, pro sports and cross-border shopping: Buffalo, N.Y.

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Six Canadian airports hit with bomb threats

Bomb threats targeting air traffic control sites at six major Canadian airports led to widespread delays and cancellations. Operations have resumed, but many passengers remain stranded as police investigate.

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Latest Israel-Hamas ceasefire proposal met with uncertainty

The status of the latest ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains uncertain despite pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump. The Israeli government insists it wants to reach a ceasefire and hostage agreement, while Hamas said it is s...

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China rejects Dalai Lama’s succession plan

Days before his 90th birthday, the Dalai Lama announced the Gaden Phodrang Trust, a non-profit he founded, will have the sole authority to recognize his future reincarnation, but China insists it will choose the successor of the Tibetan ...

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Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill nears approval

The U.S. Congress inched towards approving President Donald Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, despite attempts by Democrats to stop it. The bill is Trump’s signature legislation which includes massive spending increases on the military and imm...

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Diddy denied bail, avoids life in prison

Sean (Diddy) Combs was found guilty on prostitution-related charges, but was acquitted on more serious charges of racketeering and sex trafficking giving him a maximum sentence of 20 years. But the courtroom victory was subdued following...

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Trade tensions overshadow Canada Day celebrations in Washington

Trade tensions between Canada and the U.S. cast a shadow over traditional Canada Day events in Washington, but many expressed hope the relationship between the two countries isn’t beyond repair.

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Palestinians caught between starvation and danger at aid sites

WARNING: This video contains distressing images | Dozens of aid organizations are calling for an immediate change to how aid is delivered in Gaza. They say Palestinians are left with an impossible choice: starve or risk being shot.

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Canada Day marked with patriotic celebrations

Across the country, people were in celebration mode for Canada Day with an extra dose of patriotism after months of insults and threats from the U.S. president.

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What has Carney accomplished by Canada Day?

Soon after he was elected, Prime Minister Mark Carney set Canada Day as a deadline to bring in some changes, including tax cuts and removing federal free trade barriers.

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IDF strikes kill at least 81 in Gaza as Israelis demand ceasefire

Israeli strikes reportedly killed at least 81 people in Gaza on Saturday, as tens of thousands of Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv demanding a ceasefire with Hamas in exchange for a return of hostages.

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Canada drops digital services tax after Trump repeats trade threats

Canada has dropped its digital services tax to ‘advance broader trade negotiations’ with the United States. The announcement came hours after Fox News aired an interview with U.S. President Donald Trump, who said talks were off until Can...

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Sniper ambushes firefighters in Idaho, at least two dead

Idaho officials say at least two people have been killed after a sniper ambushed firefighters responding to a brush fire in Coeur d’Alene. Investigators say a deceased man was located on Canfield Mountain and that a firearm was found nea...

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Iran could resume enriching uranium 'within months'

Iran has the capacity to start enriching uranium again in a ‘matter of months,’ according to the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency. The assertion contradicts U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that Iran’s nuclear facilities...

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Bezos wedding finale draws hundreds of protesters in Venice

Hundreds of protesters marched through Venice’s central streets on Saturday to decry billionaire Jeff Bezos and his multi-day wedding extravaganza, which some activists have criticized as an exploitation of the city.

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What is Canada’s digital services tax, and who pays it?

Donald Trump abruptly ended trade talks with Canada over the digital services tax, which he calls ‘a blatant attack’ on the U.S. CBC’s Eli Glasner breaks down what the tax is and who pays it.

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Trump terminates trade talks with Canada ‘effective immediately’

U.S. President Donald Trump says he's terminating all trade talks with Canada, blaming it on the country's new digital services tax on technology companies.

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MSF condemns shootings of Gazans at Israel-approved aid hubs

Medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières has condemned the shooting of hundreds of Palestinians near aid distribution hubs run by Israel-approved U.S. contractor, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.

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What is the digital services tax and why does Trump hate it?

U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly broke off trade talks with Canada over the digital services tax, which he calls ‘a blatant attack’ on the U.S. But what is the DST, and why does Trump hate it so much?

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Masai Ujiiri era ends in Toronto as Raptors turf longtime president

After 12 years and one NBA championship, the Toronto Raptors have fired longtime president Masai Ujiri. The move, which has upset many Raptors fans, is just the latest shakeup since Rogers consolidated its ownership of Maple Leaf Sports ...

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Trump admin authorizes $30M for U.S.-Israeli aid group in Gaza

The U.S. State Department has approved $30 million US in funding for the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, calling on other countries to also support the controversial group delivering aid in war-torn Gaza.

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Is this new painkiller a game-changer?

Suzetrigine is the first new non-opioid painkiller in over 20 years. Unlike opioids, which act in the brain, this drug blocks pain close to where it is happening, meaning it has little possibility of becoming addictive — but experts have...

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U.S. shares new details on Iran strike

The Pentagon has provided new details on the U.S. airstrike on Iran’s nuclear program, including a video demonstrating the effectiveness of ‘bunker-buster’ bombs. The White House insists the mission was a total success, but reports sugge...

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Bezos-Sanchez wedding draws A-list celebs, angry protesters

A-list celebrities including Oprah Winfrey, Mick Jagger and Leonardo DiCaprio are in Venice for the wedding of Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez. The massive event has also drawn protesters, angry over the income inequalit...

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Matcha frenzy upends delicate global supply chain

Exploding global demand for matcha-flavoured products has left Japanese suppliers struggling to keep up, driving up prices and leading to shortages of the finely ground green tea powder.

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Trump closes NATO summit, vows proof Iran’s nuclear program destroyed

U.S. President Donald Trump closed the NATO summit by praising his own intervention in the Israel-Iran conflict, and for U.S. airstrikes on Iran. He promised to provide proof that Iran’s nuclear program was destroyed at a news conference...

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Updated COVID shots recommended as new variant surges

Health experts recommend Canadians, especially seniors, get the latest COVID-19 vaccines as the new Nimbus variant surges in China, India and parts of the U.S. A new study shows updated shots cut the risk of severe illness by up to 70 pe...

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs doesn’t testify as sex trafficking trial nears end

The sex trafficking trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is nearing an end without the famed rapper/producer taking the stand in his defence.

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Decline in childhood vaccination fuelled by misinformation: Lancet

A new study published in the Lancet medical journal suggests childhood vaccinations have stagnated or declined since 2010. The authors say geopolitical instability is fuelling the drop in some countries, but misinformation is largely dri...

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Trump believes higher NATO defence spending is happening

NATO members are meeting this week to debate more than doubling defence spending targets to five per cent. But a text exchange between U.S. President Donald Trump and the alliance’s secretary general appears to indicate it's already a do...

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