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As Australia eyes social media ban, why experts say there's no easy answer - National | Globalnews.ca
Proposed Australian legislation aims to restrict youth access to social media platforms through age-verification systems. Companies risk fines if youth access isn't prevented. While regulations aim to...
Global banks weigh halting fresh credit to India's Adani after U.S. indictment, say sources
Some global banks are considering suspending new credit to India's Adani Group after its billionaire founder, Gautam Adani, was indicted for fraud by U.S. prosecutors. Existing loans may be maintained...
UCP, NDP candidates prepare for Lethbridge-West byelection - Lethbridge | Globalnews.ca
The Lethbridge-West byelection features UCP's Middleton-Hope against NDP's Miyashiro. Both prioritize public safety, healthcare, education, and infrastructure, with Miyashiro emphasizing health care. ...
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'I just want it to end': Rock-throwing vandals cause $100K damage at B.C. auto dealership - BC | Globalnews.ca
By Global News | 1 day agoAn auto dealership owner in Abbotsford, B.C., offers $100,000 for info on a repeat vandal causing up to $12,000 in damages each time by hurling rocks at parked vehicles, particularly targeting Hondas....
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Barnes returns to Raptors lineup vs. Timberwolves | Globalnews.ca
By Global News | 1 day agoBarnes returned to the Toronto Raptors' starting lineup earlier than expected after recovering from a right orbital bone injury. The 23-year-old forward was averaging impressive stats before the injur...
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Scrapping Vancouver Park Board could save $7M a year, report finds - BC | Globalnews.ca
By Global News | 1 day agoA report suggests that eliminating Vancouver's elected park board could save $7 million annually, improving efficiency and parkland management. The transition would involve integrating parks and recre...
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Hells Angels members face charges over robbery of rival bikers: OPP | Globalnews.ca
By Global News | 1 day agoSeveral Hells Angels were arrested in connection with a robbery following a biker rivalry, with the police seizing over a dozen guns. Raids were conducted in various locations, resulting in charges ag...
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Jay Leno seen with serious bruises, eye patch after he 'fell down' hill - National | Globalnews.ca
By Global News | 1 day agoJay Leno suffered injuries including a broken wrist and bruising after falling down a hill on his way to dinner. Despite the accident, he continued with his performance in Pennsylvania and downplayed ...
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Hydrogen-heated home in Sherwood Park lays ground for low-carbon communities - Edmonton | Globalnews.ca
By Global News | 1 day agoA new home in Sherwood Park, Alberta, is the first in Canada to be heated by pure hydrogen. The project aims to showcase the use of hydrogen for clean energy and could potentially heat all homes in a ...
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Health experts urge early flu vaccination amid concerns over low uptake - Kingston | Globalnews.ca
By Global News | 1 day agoHealth officials in Ontario stress the importance of getting the flu vaccine early, despite warm weather causing delays. With flu season mirroring Australia's recent spike, experts urge vaccination fo...
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N.S. Liberals say if elected next week they would move fast to cut taxes, build homes | Globalnews.ca
By Global News | 1 day agoZach Churchill, leader of Nova Scotia's Liberal Party, plans to propose a regional cap-and-trade system to replace the federal carbon tax if elected. He aims to persuade Atlantic premiers to adopt thi...
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Manitoba government funds new investigation unit in Swan Valley region - Winnipeg | Globalnews.ca
By Global News | 1 day agoManitoba's NDP government is funding a pilot program to establish a new RCMP investigation unit in Swan River with $265,000. The unit will focus on combating drug trafficking and serious crime, with t...
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Nova Scotia election: Former NDP candidate speaks publicly after criticism for Israel posts - Halifax | Globalnews.ca
By Global News | 1 day agoTammy Jakeman, a former NDP candidate in Nova Scotia, apologizes for controversial social media posts about Gaza and withdraws from the election. Critics call for more education on anti-Semitism despi...
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New Elks GM Ed Hervey seeks to elevate once-proud CFL club from 'laughingstock' status - Edmonton | Globalnews.ca
By Global News | 1 day agoEd Hervey, the new general manager of the Edmonton Elks, expressed dissatisfaction with the team's current standing in the CFL. He vowed to lead a turnaround, emphasizing his commitment to winning and...
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More medical, law enforcement testimony expected in human smuggling trial - Winnipeg | Globalnews.ca
By Global News | 1 day agoThe prosecution is set to conclude its case on Thursday in the trial of two men accused of human smuggling at the Manitoba-Minnesota border. The trial has heard about a tragic incident where a family ...