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Why so many people in Canada seem to be sick right now

February 12 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EST • :

You may be seeing and hearing a lot of people coughing and sneezing around you right now as the Public Health Agency of Canada has said influenza is widespread in many parts of the country.

Declared dead by Service Canada, N.B. woman still trying to get life back

February 12 , 2025 at 05:00:00 a.m. EST • :

A St. Stephen-area woman called the government to find out why she hadn't received her seniors' benefits. She said the answer was 'absolutely shocking.'

Don't expect Trump to keep the pressure on India over hit squads operating in Canada

February 12 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EST • :

With Donald Trump back in office, the U.S. is much less likely to pressure India over assassination plots than it was under Joe Biden — including one that targeted a U.S. citizen on U.S. soil.

Monty the giant schnauzer wins Westminster dog show

February 11 , 2025 at 11:06:13 p.m. EST • :

Thousands of dogs. Hundreds of breeds. But a giant schnauzer named Monty beat them all to win Best in Show at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday night.

Why Doug Ford's political rivals face steep challenges going up against 'Captain Canada'

February 12 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EST • :

Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who's in the middle of a provincial election campaign, has been given the moniker 'Captain Canada,' becoming an unofficial advocate for the entire country as it faces off against Donald Trump's tariffs.

February 12 , 2025 at 06:29:50 a.m. EST • :

WATCH | #TheMoment a photographer captured some of the world's biggest waves and bravest surfers

February 12 , 2025 at 04:00:29 a.m. EST • :

India has 1.44 billion people, but hasn't done a census in 14 years. The result is a 'massive information gap'

February 11 , 2025 at 06:15:53 p.m. EST • :

Tariffs atop tariffs? White House says levies on Canada would be cumulative

February 11 , 2025 at 03:56:44 p.m. EST • :

5 former prime ministers say fly the maple leaf on Saturday to stand up to Trump

February 11 , 2025 at 06:21:46 p.m. EST • :

Police behind dramatic takedown of hatchet-wielding man in Kitchener acted with 'compassion,' chief says

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