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U.S. commerce secretary dismisses question that free trade with Canada is dead

July 20 , 2025 at 02:10:48 p.m. EDT • :

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick dismissed the question of whether U.S. free trade with Canada is dead, calling the notion "silly" because a substantial amount of Canadian goods enter the U.S. tariff-free under the North American free trade deal. But he also said tariffs are here to stay, at least for now

Online misogyny seeping into classrooms in 'frightening' ways, teachers and experts say

July 20 , 2025 at 05:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

A Dalhousie researcher has found misogynistic comments from students are disrupting learning environments as teachers deal with degrading remarks and male-supremacist sentiments.

B.C. billionaire hosts job fair in Toronto amid bid for Hudson's Bay leases

July 20 , 2025 at 02:10:16 p.m. EDT • :

The British Columbia billionaire seeking to acquire dozens of former Hudson's Bay leases held a job fair in Toronto this weekend, despite not yet leasing the retail spaces in the city.

How AI, robotics and late artist Morrisseau are helping fight art fraud

July 20 , 2025 at 05:51:39 p.m. EDT • :

Finding fake Norval Morrisseau paintings is a time consuming pursuit that requires co-operation from galleries and collectors, as well as a a trained, critical eye. But a new tool has emerged to help in the battle: artificial intelligence.

Is that QR code actually a scam? Here's what to know about 'quishing' before you scan

July 18 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

With cases of QR code fraud starting to pop up and some officials warning consumers to take pause, you may be wondering if it's ever safe to scan those little black and white squares and follow the link.

July 20 , 2025 at 04:52:36 p.m. EDT • :

WATCH | 'We can't stop there': Marking 20 years since same-sex marriage was legalized

July 20 , 2025 at 09:46:07 a.m. EDT • :

Hamilton mayor asks residents to report hate after CBC traces white nationalist 'active clubs' to the city

July 20 , 2025 at 06:43:18 a.m. EDT • :

Musgrave Harbour remains under evacuation order, wildfire now 2 km away from town

July 20 , 2025 at 03:45:39 p.m. EDT • :

Blue Jays earn franchise record-tying 10th straight home win, complete sweep of Giants

July 18 , 2025 at 06:31:26 p.m. EDT • :

Calls for Canada to bar bands Kneecap, Bob Vylan over anti-Israel messages test limits of free expression

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