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When he ended his natural gas service, Enbridge charged him hundreds in fees
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When he ended his natural gas service, Enbridge charged him hundreds in fees

When Paul Dowsett made the call to Enbridge to cut off his natural gas service last year, it was the culmination of years of efforts to show that zero emissions households aren't just possible, they're practical and affordable.

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July 25, 2024
Heavy rains slam city again
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Heavy rains slam city again

Precipitation was less than last week, but caused problems for commuters

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July 25, 2024
After drone fiasco, why is Priestman still in charge?
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After drone fiasco, why is Priestman still in charge?

Bev Priestman cannot coach Canada at these Olympics, at the least. She is the coach of the defending gold-medal women's soccer team, but she cannot coach here, not after the drone scandal that rocked Canada before the team played its first match in France. Not now.

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July 25, 2024
Towing turf wars escalate after high-profile killing
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Towing turf wars escalate after high-profile killing

Police alarmed by dozens of shootings and arsons around tow truck companies

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July 25, 2024
Time for 'younger voices,' Biden declares
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Time for 'younger voices,' Biden declares

President frames upcoming vote as fight for democracy

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July 25, 2024
Gardiner gets a fast track
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Gardiner gets a fast track

Province kicks in $73 million to speed up expressway repairs, but expect gridlock to remain until 2026

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July 25, 2024
Is Harris a brať?
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Is Harris a brať?

Kamala Harris is many things.

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July 24, 2024
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Price hikes give Coca-Cola a boost

Revenue popped up by 3% to 12.4B from April to June as beverage giant increased prices 9%

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July 24, 2024
New-home sales hit new lows in June
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New-home sales hit new lows in June

GTA saw 3,097 transactions by 2024's halfway point, down from 7,509 by the same time last year

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July 24, 2024
Breaking down a swing of beauty
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Breaking down a swing of beauty

Brittany Henderson gives her take on what makes her sister such a force

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July 24, 2024
Prospects are the priority
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Prospects are the priority

Trades should focus on rebuilding farm system, not payroll concerns

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July 24, 2024
On the court for Canada
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On the court for Canada

A look at players who will be aiming to win gold in women’s basketball

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July 24, 2024
Success that you can bank on
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Success that you can bank on

Brown is used to being doubted as a woman coaching men, but she has the cycling pedigree

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July 24, 2024
Imagining what Carney told PM
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Imagining what Carney told PM

In light of U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to put his country first, the Ottawa Press Gallery really should have pushed for more details regarding Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s recent tête-à-tête with putative Liberal Saviour Mark Carney.

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July 24, 2024
More than 200 killed in mudslides
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More than 200 killed in mudslides

Mudslides triggered by heavy rain in a remote part of Ethiopia have killed at least 229 people, including many who tried to rescue survivors, local authorities said Tuesday, in what the prime minister called a “terrible loss.”

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July 24, 2024
Secret Service director steps down
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Secret Service director steps down

Change follows congressional committee where Cheatle was berated for hours by both parties

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July 24, 2024
Will it end differently this time?
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Will it end differently this time?

Harris must now overcome the issues that hobbled her last presidential bid

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July 24, 2024
Discovering science from STEM to stern
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Discovering science from STEM to stern

Young campers learn about Mars, medicine and more in York University’s summer programs

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July 24, 2024
Accused guilty in pushing death
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Accused guilty in pushing death

Woman, 89, died after sidewalk attack; psychiatric assessment to come

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July 24, 2024
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Has Poilievre changed from college?

Tory’s entry into As prime minister, would’ contest in 1999 provides a glimpse into his thoughts

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July 24, 2024
Nunziata's campaign accused of cheating in 2022
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Nunziata's campaign accused of cheating in 2022

Second-place finisher makes claim after integrity czar recommended reprimand for councillor

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July 24, 2024
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Peel police arrest 18 in Project Warlock' probe

Fourteen-year-old part of criminal group involved in home invasions, carjackings

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July 24, 2024
Rough play led to polar bear's death
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Rough play led to polar bear's death

Necropsy shows animal’s trachea was crushed by bite from fellow bear leading to drowning

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July 24, 2024
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Premier casts doubt on parking lot plans

Ford's suggestion structure may be built above ground draws criticism

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July 24, 2024
Witness haunted by moments before deadly triple shooting
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Witness haunted by moments before deadly triple shooting

Police dispute first-hand account that officers were on scene just before gunfire

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July 24, 2024
It takes a special kind of village to host the Games
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It takes a special kind of village to host the Games

One hundred years ago, when The Greatest Spectacle on Earth last passed this way, organizers were so keen to attract athletes that they built the first Olympic Village for them.

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July 24, 2024
B.C. tells Alberta evacuees to go back
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B.C. tells Alberta evacuees to go back

Neighbouring province unable to accommodate the thousands fleeing Jasper National Park

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July 24, 2024
Hollywood strikes back at San Diego Comic-Con
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Hollywood strikes back at San Diego Comic-Con

Fan event promises to be star-studded affair once again after pandemic and last year’s labour strife

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July 23, 2024
A Lego Pharrell, the Boss and more
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A Lego Pharrell, the Boss and more

TIFF program includes music superstar docs, Cannes award winners, Oscar hopefuls

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July 23, 2024
Startup Cohere finds success in simplicity
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Startup Cohere finds success in simplicity

Company valued at 5.5B in new funding round

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July 23, 2024