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Ukraine pounds Russia with drones and says it is advancing deeper

August 14 , 2024 at 05:16:56 a.m. EDT • :

Ukraine pounded Russian regions with missiles and drones on Wednesday as Kyiv said it was advancing deeper in the biggest foreign incursion into Russia for decades, which the White House said posed a "real dilemma" for President Vladimir Putin.

To pay for affordable housing, some non-profits bypass banks and get loans from their neighbours

August 14 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Non-profit organizations in Canada are increasingly turning to "community bonds" to raise capital and create affordable housing at a time when people across the country are being squeezed by high rents and a tight market.

U.S. nearly doubles duty on Canadian softwood lumber

August 14 , 2024 at 12:13:32 a.m. EDT • :

The U.S. is dramatically increasing the duty it charges on softwood lumber imports from Canada, setting the rate at 14.54 per cent, the latest in a years-long trade dispute.

Disney's betting big on bad guys to bring fans back to its theme parks

August 14 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Villains Land is among the new projects coming to Walt Disney World as the company injects billions into its theme parks amid sagging attendance numbers and discontent over ticket prices that are also squeezing its competitors.

Phil (Wizard) Kim's breaking gold helped introduce sport to the world, mentor says

August 13 , 2024 at 08:37:21 p.m. EDT • :

Canadian Philip Kim, who competes as B-Boy Phil Wizard, took the first-ever Olympic gold medal in men's breaking in Paris by defeating French hometown favourite Dany Dann in Saturday's final.

August 13 , 2024 at 06:06:35 p.m. EDT • :

WATCH | Flooding destroyed the only road out of this Quebec town, so it set up emergency water taxis

August 14 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

No matter who leads them into the next election, Liberals still need to think about governing

August 14 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Doctors spread thin in remote Ontario communities, inquest for First Nation woman told

August 14 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Trial for Freedom Convoy leaders Lich, Barber moves through closing arguments

August 13 , 2024 at 03:10:26 p.m. EDT • :

Growing mpox 'crisis' prompts Africa CDC to declare first-ever public health emergency

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