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Hunger: War's silent killer
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Hunger: War's silent killer

Aid groups fighting uphill battle to feed millions suffering in conflict zones

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March 09, 2024
Help is on the way in Gaza
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Help is on the way in Gaza

Ship with aid is set to start a sea route from Cyprus to the war-ravaged strip

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March 09, 2024
Woman called 'brains' behind murders
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Woman called 'brains' behind murders

But defence lawyer says ex-wife of one of the victims only found out about deaths after the fact

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March 09, 2024
Toronto students mourn 'school mom'
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Toronto students mourn 'school mom'

Murdered teacher was community pillar at Africentric school, where she taught for seven years

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March 09, 2024
No troops without approval, Latvia says
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No troops without approval, Latvia says

Defence official insists all NATO members must agree on the allies' next move to aid Kyiv

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March 09, 2024
Warmest Canadian winter on record
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Warmest Canadian winter on record

Recent average temperature more than five degrees hotter than historic norms, figures show

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March 09, 2024
Former PM Campbell calls Poilievre 'a liar and a hate-monger'
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Former PM Campbell calls Poilievre 'a liar and a hate-monger'

Former prime minister Kim Campbell called Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre a “liar and a hate-monger,” and suggested she won’t vote for his party in the next federal election.

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March 09, 2024
Poilievre says corporate Canada 'sucking up' to Trudeau Liberals
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Poilievre says corporate Canada 'sucking up' to Trudeau Liberals

Tory leader says housing developers are too complacent with elected officials

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March 09, 2024
Ford fires back at critical Tory MP
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Ford fires back at critical Tory MP

Premier says Jivani 'wouldn't even be where he is if I didn't give him' past role at Queen's Park

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March 09, 2024
Canada's fiery envoy now in line of fire
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Canada's fiery envoy now in line of fire

Bob Rae has spent a lifetime in public life railing against injustices and invasions.

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March 09, 2024
Legal experts say efforts 'overboard'
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Legal experts say efforts 'overboard'

Critics warn of consequences of proposed changes to Criminal Code and Human Rights Act

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March 09, 2024
Don't get too excited about pharmacare
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Don't get too excited about pharmacare

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh describes it as “historic.” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau talks about “moving forward with national, single-payer pharmacare.”

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March 09, 2024
Is Toronto ready for the Swifties?
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Is Toronto ready for the Swifties?

Councillor bemoans fact city doesn't have its own sales levy to cash in on pop star's concerts

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March 09, 2024
No retaliation, no anger'
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No retaliation, no anger'

Anguished man whose family was slain shows compassion for accused killer, community says

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March 09, 2024
Oakley says Carter's 15 must go up first
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Oakley says Carter's 15 must go up first

Team’s impending 30th anniversary celebration to precede star’s likely Hall of Fame induction

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March 08, 2024
A wet loss was still worthwhile
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A wet loss was still worthwhile

‘This team feels like it’s taken a step forward, Canada coach says after U.S. wins semifinal

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March 08, 2024
Bruins dominate again
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Bruins dominate again

Leafs show some fight in Boston but little else, being swept in season series

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March 08, 2024
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EU keeps interest rate at record high

President of central bank says bloc is making good progress, but hasn’t yet reached 2% target

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March 08, 2024
How to avoid paying the 'pink tax' on items
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How to avoid paying the 'pink tax' on items

When Amrita Maharaj-Dube goes shopping with her daughter, the five-year-old is instantly drawn toward all things pink and sparkly.

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March 08, 2024
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Imports, exports fell in January

Statistics Canada reports a merchandise trade surplus of 490M, in line with expectations

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March 08, 2024
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Industry focusing on hiring more women

Sector hopes to add 100,000 female workers by 2030

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March 08, 2024
The challenges facing female breadwinners
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The challenges facing female breadwinners

Pay gap, maternity leave can cause financial strain

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March 08, 2024
Companies decry 'anti-scab' bill
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Companies decry 'anti-scab' bill

Federal legislation criticized for threat to productivity, while experts say that’s part of bargaining

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March 08, 2024
Women: We let our guard down
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Women: We let our guard down

It’s Friday, International Women’s Day 2024. Let public joy be confined, possibly under a weighted blanket. We are not doing well. Women let their guard down. We will need to be tougher than ever in this fatal era.

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March 08, 2024
Canada must lead on ending famine
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Canada must lead on ending famine

I challenge anyone to watch the video of a dying boy in a Gaza hospital aired this week on CBC News without flinching.

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March 08, 2024
Ottawa aims for more ammo
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Ottawa aims for more ammo

Weapons manufacturers will get millions to plan for increased production

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March 08, 2024
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Sweden takes seat at NATO table

Membership comes after nearly two-year wait amid European security concerns over Russia

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March 08, 2024
The gangs have won so far'
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The gangs have won so far'

State of emergency continues as police struggle to contain violent attacks

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March 08, 2024
Tenants voice concerns to mayor
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Tenants voice concerns to mayor

Chow listens as advocates tell her what’s broken in the city, from transit to shoddy renovations

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March 08, 2024
How I came to understand what feminism can mean
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How I came to understand what feminism can mean

When I was maybe eight or nine years old, my mum taught me how to make tea.

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March 08, 2024