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Doug Ford says private jet has been sold for same price Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the province has sold off a private jet it purchased for $28.9 million following an outcry.

Doug Ford says private jet has been sold for same price
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Toronto ramping up traffic agents to tackle congestion, will deploy for FIFA - Toronto | Globalnews.ca Toronto had just 20 traffic agents at the beginning of 2025, but by the end of this year it will have a compliment of 127 to handle congestion.

NEW: Toronto is in the middle of massively ramping up it's traffic agent program as high-viz vests and whistles achieve results traffic lights and cameras haven't come close to. #OnPoli
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‘You have to be careful’: Experts warn tick season has started early in Canada As the weather warms up, experts fear Canadians could soon face an increase in cases of Lyme disease and other tick-transmitted illnesses.

‘You have to be careful’: Experts warn tick season has started early in Canada
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Live updates: Iran attacks 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump indefinitely extends ceasefire Iran attacks 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz, as Trump indefinitely extends ceasefire

Live updates: Iran attacks 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump indefinitely extends ceasefire
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LeBlanc accuses U.S. of weaponizing dependency, says feds want CUSMA to stay intact Despite accusing the United States of weaponizing the deep integration of its economy with Canada’s, Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc says he 'absolutely' wants the trilateral trade deal inc...

"Despite accusing the United States of weaponizing the deep integration of its economy with Canada’s, Dominic LeBlanc says he “absolutely” wants the trilateral trade deal including Mexico to remain intact."
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Israeli soldiers punished over vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon Two soldiers will be removed from combat duty and receive 30 days of military detention, Israel's military says.

Israeli soldiers punished over vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon
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Indonesia: Domestic workers legally recognised after '22-year struggle' The country is home to some 4.2 million domestic workers - of which almost 90% are women.

Domestic workers legally recognised in Indonesia after '22-year struggle'
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Michael review: ‘A bland and barely competent daytime TV movie' ★☆☆☆☆ This saccharine, reverential biopic about controversial music legend Michael Jackson is set to be one of the worst films of 2026 – removing "everything that might be deemed dramatic".

Michael review: ‘A bland and barely competent daytime TV movie' ★☆☆☆☆
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Aspirin can reduce the risk of cancer - and we're starting to understand why The 4,000-year-old drug, most commonly used to treat pain, prevents certain tumours from forming and spreading across the body – findings that are already changing health policies.

Aspirin can reduce the risk of cancer - and we're starting to understand why
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BTS label boss faces arrest: What are the allegations against Bang Si-hyuk? Bang Si-hyuk, who created the supergroup, denies defrauding investors before his $7.3bn company went public.

Why police are seeking to arrest billionaire K-pop mogul behind BTS
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Trump buys time for Iran deal after frantic day of diplomacy The US president's decision marked the second time in as many weeks he has backed off a threat to escalate the war, buying more time

Trump buys time for Iran deal after frantic day of diplomacy
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We asked Canada's premiers if they fly private. Here's what they said | CBC News Ontario Premier Doug Ford has reversed course on the purchase of a $28.9-million private jet for his travel — a controversy that has raised questions about how often Canada's leaders fly on private ai...

"Most said the premiers use primarily commercial flights for official business, with private or chartered flights used only in special circumstances."
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El Salvador holds mass trial for 486 alleged gang members A Salvadoran court on Tuesday began a collective trial of 486 ​alleged gang members, one of the biggest mass trials under President Nayib ‌Bukele's crackdown on gang violence through controversial eme...

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Democrat accused of stealing money from disaster funds resigns from House Democratic U.S. Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned on Tuesday, minutes before ​a congressional committee was set to hold a hearing on her punishment for ethics violations.

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World's top condom maker Karex to raise prices sharply as Iran war strains supply chain Malaysia's Karex Bhd , the world's top condom producer, plans to raise prices by 20% to 30% and possibly further if supply chain ​disruptions drag on due to the Iran war, its chief executive said on ‌...

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US judge blocks Trump administration actions stymieing wind, solar projects A federal ​judge on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump's administration from enforcing a series of permitting policies that wind and solar ‌energy industry groups say have stymied the development ...

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Exclusive: Russia cuts oil output in April, sources say Russia may have cut production by about 300,000 to 400,000 barrels per day.

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Exclusive: Russia to halt Kazakhstan's oil flows to Germany via Druzhba, sources say Russia is set to stop oil exports from ‌Kazakhstan to Germany via the Druzhba pipeline starting from May 1, three industry sources said.

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Many Americans question Trump’s temperament amid Iran war, pope spat: Reuters/Ipsos poll President Donald Trump's approval rating held at the lowest of his term in recent days amid the Iran war and a feud with Pope Leo.

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From Africa, Pope Leo warns humanity's future is 'tragically compromised' Pope Leo warned on Tuesday that humanity's future is at risk of being "tragically compromised" because of ongoing wars and ‌a breakdown of international law, in a forceful speech in Equatorial Guinea ...

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Exclusive: Meta to start capturing employee mouse movements, keystrokes for AI training data Meta is installing new tracking software on U.S.-based employees’ computers to capture mouse movements, clicks and ​keystrokes for use in training its artificial intelligence models, part of a broad i...

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Five things we learned at Fed nominee Warsh's Senate hearing Warsh promised ​broad reform at the Fed so as to trim its balance sheet.

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US will indefinitely extend ceasefire, unclear if Iran agrees Even as he announced what appeared to be a unilateral ceasefire extension, Trump also said he would continue the U.S. Navy's blockade of Iran's trade by sea, considered an act of war by Iran.

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French River issues call for volunteer assistance as flooding concerns rise The Municipality of French River is putting out a call for volunteers as it continues to deal with encroaching water. Officials they are looking for people to help fill sandbags as it tries to determi...

French River issues call for volunteer assistance as flooding concerns rise

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‘Historic’ flooding prompts state of emergency declaration in Greater Sudbury With several parts of the city hit by flooding, a state of emergency has been declared in Greater Sudbury, Mayor Paul Lefebvre announced at a news conference April 21.

‘Historic’ flooding prompts state of emergency declaration in Greater Sudbury

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Interest in electric vehicles rebounds in Canada, but experts say purchases may lag New data suggests Canadian interest in electric vehicles is rising again for the first time since 2022, but industry observers say curiosity doesn’t always translate into buyers.

Interest in electric vehicles rebounds in Canada, but experts say purchases may lag

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Study finds fish near wastewater plants have opioids and antidepressants in their systems The study used a new testing method developed by the research team, allowing them to detect very small amounts of these substances in wild fish.

Study finds fish near wastewater plants have opioids and antidepressants in their systems

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Collingwood to not allow drinking in public outdoor spaces The Town of Collingwood's council committee has decided to not permit ‘Bring-Your-Own’ events, following a review and community consultation.

Collingwood to not allow drinking in public outdoor spaces

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‘We are not out of the water yet’: Minden still under state of emergency While Minden Hills residents and the fire chief say things have improved greatly, there is still lots of water and risk.

‘We are not out of the water yet’: Minden still under state of emergency

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A Pentagon intelligence agency assessment says Iran still has significant military capabilities U.S. intelligence is at odds with public declarations by President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who said the Iranian Air Force was “wiped out” and the Navy is “at the bottom of the...

U.S. intelligence is at odds with public declarations by President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who said the Iranian Air Force was “wiped out” and the Navy is “at the bottom of the sea.”
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