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Trump didn't chicken out. So what's Canada's next move?; Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, listens to U\.S\. President Donald Trump during the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alta\. in June\. While Trump raised a tariff on Canadian goods to 35 per cent, the vast bulk of Canada's cross-border exports are exempt\.

Trump didn't chicken out. So what's Canada's next move?

August 1 , 2025 at 06:30:25 p.m. EDT • :

Canada has now learned that the derisive acronym TACO — often slapped on U.S. President Donald Trump — is inaccurate and needs to be tweaked to something more like "Trump (Almost) Always Chickens Out."

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Unionized workers at Canada Post vote against latest contract offer; The exterior of a Canada Post office is pictured, in Toronto, Friday\. Unionized workers at Canada Post have voted against the Crown corporation's latest contract offer\.

Unionized workers at Canada Post vote against latest contract offer

August 1 , 2025 at 06:55:15 p.m. EDT • :

Unionized workers at Canada Post have voted against the Crown corporation's latest contract offer. 

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Number of active wildfires in B.C. doubles in 24 hours as thousands of lightning strikes recorded; The Wesley Ridge wildfire burns north of Cameron Lake on Vancouver Island\.

Number of active wildfires in B.C. doubles in 24 hours as thousands of lightning strikes recorded

August 1 , 2025 at 12:03:23 p.m. EDT • :

More than 130 wildfires are burning throughout B.C., with evacuation notices issued for some communities.

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A controversial dating app for women was hacked. Why is Tea still so popular?; Marketed as 'helping women date safe,' Tea, a women-only dating app, is currently the No\. 1 lifestyle download in the U\.S\. App Store — but it's also the topic of heated debate about safety and privacy\.

A controversial dating app for women was hacked. Why is Tea still so popular?

August 1 , 2025 at 05:16:27 p.m. EDT • :

Marketed as "helping women date safe" and described as "Yelp for men," Tea is currently the No. 1 lifestyle download in the U.S. App store — but it's also the topic of heated debates about safety and privacy.

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Elections Canada adds security ahead of Alberta byelection amid reported threats; Lawn signs are displayed in advance of next month's byelection in Battle River-Crowfoot\.

Elections Canada adds security ahead of Alberta byelection amid reported threats

August 1 , 2025 at 05:17:01 p.m. EDT • :

Elections Canada has hired security guards in advance of this month's byelection in Battle River-Crowfoot, candidates were told Friday.

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WATCH | #TheMoment a Canadian couple tied the knot on top of Mount Kilimanjaro; Woman in white and man kiss on rocky ground  

August 1 , 2025 at 12:57:48 p.m. EDT • :

WATCH | #TheMoment a Canadian couple tied the knot on top of Mount Kilimanjaro

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Mother, 5-month-old child killed by falling tree on Vancouver Island; A mother and her infant were killed by a tree that fell near Comox Lake, about 225 kilometres northwest of Victoria\.  

August 1 , 2025 at 02:19:53 p.m. EDT • :

Mother, 5-month-old child killed by falling tree on Vancouver Island

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Girl found guilty of manslaughter in Toronto swarming attack sentenced to 16 months' probation; Sketch of the teen girl standing between two defence lawyers at a Toronto courthouse on Friday\.  

August 1 , 2025 at 06:29:49 a.m. EDT • :

Girl found guilty of manslaughter in Toronto swarming attack sentenced to 16 months' probation

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What to watch this weekend: McIntosh's drive for 5 and other key races; Summer McIntosh faces off against American star Katie Ledecky in Saturday's final of the 800-metre freestyle at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore\.  

August 1 , 2025 at 04:23:26 p.m. EDT • :

What to watch this weekend: McIntosh's drive for 5 and other key races

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1 horse dead, several injured at Welland, Ont., farm in 'disturbing' animal cruelty, police say; Eagle Wing Ranch is where several horses were found with injuries 'consistent with cuts and stab wounds' on Thursday morning, Niagara regional police say\. One horse is dead\.  

August 1 , 2025 at 03:34:32 p.m. EDT • :

1 horse dead, several injured at Welland, Ont., farm in 'disturbing' animal cruelty, police say

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August 1 , 2025 at 04:00:47 a.m. EDT • :

Chief of War is a brutal look at the history of the real Hawaii, both dark and hopeful

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August 1 , 2025 at 11:36:22 a.m. EDT • :

Uber Canada says it's changed emergency policies after driver left with child in backseat

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August 1 , 2025 at 01:43:32 p.m. EDT • :

Trump orders movement of 2 nuclear submarines after 'inflammatory' comments from Russian official

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August 1 , 2025 at 05:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Smaller alcohol producers, retailers urge Doug Ford to say no to store-brand booze sales

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August 1 , 2025 at 03:05:39 p.m. EDT • :

Coutts border protester handed 2-year, at-home sentence for firearms offence

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