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Experts say Canada must leverage mineral wealth amid U.S. pressure

Experts say Canada must leverage mineral wealth amid U.S. pressure

An ongoing trade war and U.S. President Donald Trump's hunger for critical minerals have brought Canada's rich mineral deposits into the spotlight, with federal and provincial politicians promising to accelerate natural resource projects
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15 people charged, $3.5M in magic mushrooms seized from Ontario stores

15 people charged, $3.5M in magic mushrooms seized from Ontario stores

FunGuyz Magic Mushroom stores were targeted in a York Regional Police investigation, resulting in 78 charges against 15 suspects involved in the production and distribution of illegal substance
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Donna Skelly becomes Ontario's first female Speaker

Donna Skelly becomes Ontario's first female Speaker

PC MPP fends off challenge from NDP
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About Canucking time: Toronto’s new all-Canadian bar is ready to party

About Canucking time: Toronto’s new all-Canadian bar is ready to party

The owners of Grizzly Bar want their patrons feeling proud to be Canadian with new menu and dining space
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Raptors fan makes impressive half court shot, wins season tickets

Raptors fan makes impressive half court shot, wins season tickets

When Raptors fan Liam Rodrigues made the successful half court shot, Scotiabank Arena erupted in cheers
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Mixed reactions from Northern leaders on strong mayor powers

Mixed reactions from Northern leaders on strong mayor powers

Kirkland Lake's mayor has no plans to use them, and Cochrane's head of council is welcoming the change
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Toronto woman dies after falling in ‘boiling river’ while meditating in Peru

Toronto woman dies after falling in ‘boiling river’ while meditating in Peru

The longtime Toronto resident travelled to Peru as part of an ongoing journey to heal and connect with her ancestral roots
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Tariff turmoil leaves Canadian companies scrambling

Tariff turmoil leaves Canadian companies scrambling

As Donald Trump reimposes sweeping tariffs, Canadian businesses are scrambling once again—this time armed with spreadsheets, survival instincts, and hard-earned lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic
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American invasion of Canada would spark decades-long insurgency, expert predicts

American invasion of Canada would spark decades-long insurgency, expert predicts

Howard Coombs, who retired from full-time duty with the Canadian military in 2003, also challenged the idea that Canadians would be able to mount a prolonged and violent resistance
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Hundreds joined in the fun of St. Urho's Day in northwestern Ontario

Hundreds joined in the fun of St. Urho's Day in northwestern Ontario

There was a cricket bar with four separate flavours to try, including sweet, savoury and regular
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