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NDP faces 'Parliament from hell' without official party status, says former MP

NDP faces 'Parliament from hell' without official party status, says former MP

The New Democrats will miss out on millions of dollars in funding afforded to political parties that have more than 12 members in the House of Commons
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Loblaw’s body camera pilot rolls out in Toronto, raising privacy concerns

Loblaw’s body camera pilot rolls out in Toronto, raising privacy concerns

Launched as a pilot at Loblaw grocery and Shoppers Drug Mart stores this year, one expert warns the cameras could escalate negative employee-customer interactions
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Ford government to appeal injunction blocking Toronto bike lane removals

Ford government to appeal injunction blocking Toronto bike lane removals

The premier announced the decision as he railed against ‘unelected politically appointed judges’
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It's April 30. On tax deadline day, this is your final reminder to file

It's April 30. On tax deadline day, this is your final reminder to file

Late tax filers could see a five per cent penalty on their balance owing
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Fake historic plaques in Toronto depict ‘alternate reality’ where U.S. annexes Canada

Fake historic plaques in Toronto depict ‘alternate reality’ where U.S. annexes Canada

Dara Vandor’s first foray into guerrilla street art has become her biggest project to date, but not everyone is a fan
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Police-involved shooting at Pearson Airport triggers SIU investigation

Police-involved shooting at Pearson Airport triggers SIU investigation

Peel Regional Police says an adult man was shot in an 'isolated incident' at the airport
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No sweat: Humanoid robots run a Chinese half-marathon alongside flesh-and-blood competitors

No sweat: Humanoid robots run a Chinese half-marathon alongside flesh-and-blood competitors

The Sky Project Ultra robot, also known as Tien Kung Ultra, from the Tien Kung Team, claimed victory among the nonhumans, crossing the finish line in 2 hours, 40 minutes and 42 seconds
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A $10M expansion is beefing up manufacturing at Sudbury mining supply shop

A $10M expansion is beefing up manufacturing at Sudbury mining supply shop

JENNMAR Canada adding new equipment, 8,500-square-foot addition to produce for the world
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Hold on to your hats! 'Record-breaking' roller coaster coming to Canada’s Wonderland

Hold on to your hats! 'Record-breaking' roller coaster coming to Canada’s Wonderland

Vaughan amusement park's 2025 season highlights include a new launch coaster that reaches speeds of 115 km/h, flipping and twisting through nine breathtaking inversions
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Greenbelt scandal’s ‘Mr. X’ given 2-year lobbying ban

Greenbelt scandal’s ‘Mr. X’ given 2-year lobbying ban

John Mutton broke provincial law lobbying for a would-be Greenbelt developer, MZO recipients and more: commissioner
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