There's no question H5N1 bird flu has 'pandemic potential.' How likely is that worst-case scenario? | Love the idea or hate it, experts say federal use of notwithstanding clause would be a bombshell | 'A lot of subtext going on here': Why King Charles gave daughter-in-law Catherine a rare honour
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There's no question H5N1 bird flu has 'pandemic potential.' How likely is that worst-case scenario?;

There's no question H5N1 bird flu has 'pandemic potential.' How likely is that worst-case scenario?

May 4 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

For several decades, scientists have rung alarms that a dangerous form of bird flu had pandemic potential. As H5N1 spreads to more species, including U.S. dairy cattle, how likely is that worst-case scenario?

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Love the idea or hate it, experts say federal use of notwithstanding clause would be a bombshell; Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre rises during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, May 1, 2024\.

Love the idea or hate it, experts say federal use of notwithstanding clause would be a bombshell

May 4 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre suggested this week that, if elected, he would use the notwithstanding clause to push for some criminal justice reforms, a move that experts say would be significant and historic.

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'A lot of subtext going on here': Why King Charles gave daughter-in-law Catherine a rare honour; LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attend the "No Time To Die" World Premiere at Royal Albert Hall on September 28, 2021 in London, England\. \(Photo by Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images\)

'A lot of subtext going on here': Why King Charles gave daughter-in-law Catherine a rare honour

May 4 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

When King Charles awarded Catherine, Princess of Wales, a rare honour the other day, it was more than a recognition of her role within the Royal Family. It also drew attention to the warm relationship that has developed between Charles and his daughter-in-law since she joined the family through marriage to Prince William.

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The year is 1966 — and there's a protest over Loblaws prices;

The year is 1966 — and there's a protest over Loblaws prices

May 4 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Long before this month's Reddit-powered Loblaws boycott, an earlier generation of fed-up shoppers had their own beef with the grocery giant's prices.

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After pandemic pause, Boston-area rappie pie gathering resumes; Michelle Trottier is shown at a previous rappie pie gathering in Wakefield, Mass\.

After pandemic pause, Boston-area rappie pie gathering resumes

May 4 , 2024 at 05:00:41 a.m. EDT • :

The New England area is home to many people whose ancestors left Nova Scotia for better economic opportunities. Some of their descendants will gather for rappie pie in Wakefield, Mass., Saturday.

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WATCH | #TheMoment a rare white spirit moose was spotted in Alberta; Two photographers captured the rare sighting of a white spirit moose in central Alberta\. The spirit moose is believed to be a sign of good fortune in some Canadian Indigenous communities\.  

May 4 , 2024 at 05:31:21 a.m. EDT • :

WATCH | #TheMoment a rare white spirit moose was spotted in Alberta

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Astronauts are ready to test out Boeing's new spacecraft — and a Canadian will be talking them through it; NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are ready for their test launch of Boeing's new spacecraft the CST-100 Starliner\.  

May 4 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Astronauts are ready to test out Boeing's new spacecraft — and a Canadian will be talking them through it

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Deadly crash highlights risks of police chases. Do policies need to be tougher?; Sgt\. Derek Mellor is a 14-year veteran of the service who was once the lead of Hamilton Police's anti-human trafficking initiative dubbed "Project Rescue\."  

May 4 , 2024 at 04:00:44 a.m. EDT • :

Deadly crash highlights risks of police chases. Do policies need to be tougher?

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Police make arrests in killing of B.C. Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar;  

May 3 , 2024 at 12:23:20 p.m. EDT • :

Police make arrests in killing of B.C. Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar

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Military raked by critics online after unveiling new army logo; Members of the Canadian Armed Forces march during the Calgary Stampede parade in Calgary, Friday, July 8, 2016\. A Department of National Defence report from 2013 suggests the requirement to move had a "highly disruptive influence" on military family life\.  

May 3 , 2024 at 06:51:47 p.m. EDT • :

Military raked by critics online after unveiling new army logo

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May 3 , 2024 at 07:13:22 p.m. EDT • :

Canada Post lost $748 million last year, warns of 'critical' financial situation

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May 3 , 2024 at 12:29:21 p.m. EDT • :

Princess Anne takes part in ceremony for new Pacific fleet ship

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May 3 , 2024 at 10:04:04 p.m. EDT • :

Canucks win against Predators, advance to 2nd playoff round

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May 3 , 2024 at 02:14:04 p.m. EDT • :

Hope Hicks, once a top Trump aide, tells court Access Hollywood tape rattled the campaign

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May 3 , 2024 at 07:49:08 p.m. EDT • :

Indian consulate general IDs grandparents killed in 401 crash

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