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Ottawa gives final approval, with conditions, for Rogers' $26B purchase of Shaw

Ottawa gives final approval, with conditions, for Rogers' $26B purchase of Shaw

TORONTO — The largest telecommunications deal in Canadian history will go forward after Rogers Communications Inc.'s $26-billion takeover of Shaw Communications Inc. received approval from Ottawa on Friday.
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Migrant death toll rises to eight after bodies of child, adult found in Akwesasne

Migrant death toll rises to eight after bodies of child, adult found in Akwesasne

QUEBEC — Authorities in the Mohawk Territory of Akwesasne lamented on Friday how their community is often exploited by human trafficking networks after the bodies of eight migrants, including two children, were pulled from the St. Lawrence River.
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Inquiry into N.S. mass shooting says spouse of killer was revictimized by RCMP probe

Inquiry into N.S. mass shooting says spouse of killer was revictimized by RCMP probe

HALIFAX — The final report of the public inquiry into the Nova Scotia mass shooting says the gunman’s partner — a survivor of his violent domestic abuse — was revictimized by the RCMP investigation into the tragedy.
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Alberta premier's phone call to accused raises questions about court case

Alberta premier's phone call to accused raises questions about court case

EDMONTON — A phone call between Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and a Calgary pastor where they discussed his criminal trial raises questions about whether she has compromised the case, the Opposition NDP said Friday.
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MP Han Dong serves Global News with libel notice over foreign interference report

MP Han Dong serves Global News with libel notice over foreign interference report

OTTAWA — A lawyer for Han Dong has served Global News and its parent company Corus Entertainment with a libel notice after the media outlet published an allegation the Toronto MP spoke to a Chinese diplomat about delaying the release of two Canadians
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A look at recent migrant deaths and close calls along the Canada-U.S. border

A look at recent migrant deaths and close calls along the Canada-U.S. border

MONTREAL — The deaths this week of eight people of Indian and Romanian descent in the Mohawk Territory of Akwesasne have underscored the dangers related to illegal immigration.
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Historic Trump indictment could open door to future political prosecutions: expert

Historic Trump indictment could open door to future political prosecutions: expert

WASHINGTON — The United States found itself in uncharted territory Friday, confronting the as-yet-unknown political, judicial and social repercussions of having an ex-president face criminal charges for the first time in its history.
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Freeland says drop in foreign-aid spending is not a cut, Ukraine fight is pivotal

Freeland says drop in foreign-aid spending is not a cut, Ukraine fight is pivotal

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland insists the government's projected $1.3-billion drop in foreign aid spending does not amount to a cut. The Liberal budget released this week projects that Ottawa will spend nearly $6.
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Relatives of those killed in N.S. mass shooting say their work has only just begun

Relatives of those killed in N.S. mass shooting say their work has only just begun

HALIFAX — The brother of a man killed during a mass shooting in Nova Scotia almost three years ago says he's keen to make sure recommendations from a public inquiry released Thursday are implemented.
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Online-streaming bill closer to passing after House OKs most Senate amendments

Online-streaming bill closer to passing after House OKs most Senate amendments

OTTAWA — A Liberal government bill that would require online streaming services to contribute to Canadian content is one step closer to passing after the House of Commons approved most of the Senate's amendments to the proposed legislation.
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