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NDP pushing for ban on AI surveillance pricing as Lewis makes Parliament Hill debut

The NDP is expected to introduce a motion Wednesday calling on the government to ban a practice known as surveillance pricing that New Democrats say is unfair to consumers. The text of the motion describes...

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CRTC requires companies to notify customers when contracts, discounts near end

GATINEAU — Canada's telecommunications regulator is mandating that service providers notify customers before their contracts, discounts or promotions end. The CRTC says the move is meant to prevent bill...

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Judge dismisses Trump’s $10B lawsuit against WSJ, Murdoch over reporting on ties to Epstein

A federal judge dismissed President Donald Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch on Monday over a story on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. U.S. District...

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Statistics Canada reports wealth and income gaps grew in 2025

Statistics Canada says the income and wealth gaps between Canada's wealthiest and highest earners and those at the bottom increased throughout last year. The agency says the income gap, which it defines...

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S&P/TSX composite edges higher, oil tops US$100 as U.S. vows blockade

Canada's main stock index edged higher in late-morning trading and the price of oil topped US$100 per barrel as the U.S. military vowed to blockade all Iranian ports, while Ian responded with threats on...

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U.S. military is poised to blockade Iranian ports, while Tehran threatens ports in the Mideast

The U.S. military vowed to blockade all Iranian ports starting Monday in an effort to force Tehran to open the crucial Strait of Hormuz and accept a peace deal. Iran responded with threats on all ports...

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Oil prices rise after the US says it would block Iranian ports starting Monday

NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices rose in early market trading on Sunday after the U.S. said it would blockade Iranian ports beginning Monday. The price of U.S. crude oil rose 8% to $104.24 a barrel and...

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‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ rockets to $629 million worldwide at the box office

“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” enjoyed otherworldly success at the box office in its second weekend in theaters. The Universal and Illumination sequel added $69 million from 4,284 theaters in the...

April 12, 2026 9:40 am MST MST

Finnish President Alexander Stubb to meet with PM Carney in Ottawa this week

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet in Ottawa this week with Finland's President Alexander Stubb. Their visit will mark the first official bilateral meeting between the two leaders. Carney's...

April 12, 2026 9:26 am MST MST

Think big: Canada should be open to risks as it invests in space, professor says

Canadians passionate about their country's role in space say investments in homegrown astronauts and businesses are vital in inspiring the nation's future steps to the stars — and the benefits that come...

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