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Human trafficking case ends on 'significant disclosure issue,' Hamilton Crown drops charges; The RCMP laid dozens of human trafficking charges in 2019 after finding migrants from Mexico were working without permits at sites across Ontario, including fruit farms\.

Human trafficking case ends on 'significant disclosure issue,' Hamilton Crown drops charges

July 7 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

On the day a month-long criminal trial in Hamilton was set to begin against a man accused of human trafficking, the Crown's case fell apart over a technicality. 

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Trump's global tariff pause is supposed to expire soon. What's at stake for Canada?; U\.S\. President Donald Trump's pause on global tariffs is set to expire on Wednesday, which could cause additional trade headaches for Canada and Prime Minister Mark Carney\.

Trump's global tariff pause is supposed to expire soon. What's at stake for Canada?

July 6 , 2025 at 02:17:32 p.m. EDT • :

U.S. President Donald Trump's pause on his sweeping global tariffs is set to expire in just a few days, unless he opts to give countries extra time to strike deals — as his advisers have suggested this weekend. Some trade experts say Canada still faces big risks, despite avoiding that round of levies back in April.

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Manitoba addictions centre offers limited treatment services for $10K monthly fee: advocates, former client; The Aurora Reunification Village opened in Brandon, Man\., in 2023\. Some advocates and former residents say the for-profit facility charges too much for the services being provided\.

Manitoba addictions centre offers limited treatment services for $10K monthly fee: advocates, former client

July 7 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Former workers, clients and advocates question why a family reunification centre in Brandon, Man., charges residents almost $10,000 a month to live in a converted motel room, arguing the price exploits First Nations communities and government agencies that foot the bill.

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Thousands paid $50 to secure a season ticket for a Halifax CFL team. Some wonder where the money went; Rob MacCormick is one of at least 6,000 people who paid a deposit for season tickets for the now-defunct Atlantic Schooners CFL franchise\. He was never given a refund for the \$100 he put down on two seats\.

Thousands paid $50 to secure a season ticket for a Halifax CFL team. Some wonder where the money went

July 7 , 2025 at 05:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

At least 6,000 people paid a deposit of $50 to secure a season ticket for a CFL franchise known as the Atlantic Schooners. It's unclear how many people were refunded, but some say they never got their money back.

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How a Canadian's AI hoax duped the media and propelled a 'band' to streaming success; The Velvet Sundown uses this image as its profile photo on Spotify and social media\. The band's music, which is made with artificial intelligence tools, has become the centre of an elaborate hoax\.

How a Canadian's AI hoax duped the media and propelled a 'band' to streaming success

July 5 , 2025 at 09:03:08 p.m. EDT • :

A Canadian who duped journalists in an elaborate hoax involving Spotify, AI and a suspicious rock band says he apologizes to anyone hurt by his experiment but that it's been "too fascinating" to turn away from.

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WATCH | #TheMoment a N.S. business owner made a pool just for dogs; A tan and white spitz-breed dog with a black nose and pointy ears swims in a pool, wearing an orange collar and orange life jacket\.  

July 7 , 2025 at 01:27:45 a.m. EDT • :

WATCH | #TheMoment a N.S. business owner made a pool just for dogs

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Coldplay fans concerned about new Rogers Stadium ahead of band's Toronto shows; Rogers Stadium, a new 50,000-seat open-air concert venue in north Toronto, opened in late June\.  

July 6 , 2025 at 08:31:46 p.m. EDT • :

Coldplay fans concerned about new Rogers Stadium ahead of band's Toronto shows

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Critics warn Ontario bill to crack down on misbehaving politicians 'fatally flawed'; Ontario Municipal Affairs Minister Rob Flack says the province plans to move ahead with a bill that cracks down on negligent or misbehaving municipal politicians\. He hopes the legislation will pass this fall\.  

July 7 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Critics warn Ontario bill to crack down on misbehaving politicians 'fatally flawed'

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Texas could see more flooding amid search for dozens still missing, including young campers; Families, volunteers join search for missing after Texas flash floods  

July 6 , 2025 at 10:53:24 a.m. EDT • :

Texas could see more flooding amid search for dozens still missing, including young campers

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Temporary housing unaffordable for organ transplant patients, say charities; Nan Clarke had to move to Toronto last summer after being put on the waitlist for a lung transplant\. She says the only apartment she could find cost \$5,900 a month\.  

July 7 , 2025 at 05:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Temporary housing unaffordable for organ transplant patients, say charities

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July 7 , 2025 at 04:52:47 a.m. EDT • :

Australian woman found guilty of murder after serving poisonous mushrooms to in-laws for lunch

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July 7 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Ottawa mom warns others after teen daughter dragged by Uber and injured

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July 6 , 2025 at 08:26:32 p.m. EDT • :

Israel, Yemen's Houthi rebels exchange airstrikes and missile fire

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July 6 , 2025 at 03:22:41 p.m. EDT • :

Safety concerns still linger as Lac-Mégantic marks 12th anniversary of rail tragedy

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July 6 , 2025 at 08:37:36 a.m. EDT • :

Trump slams 'ridiculous' decision by Musk to start new U.S. political party

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