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Glitz 'mingled with caricature and derision'
McCord Museum curator Cynthia Cooper explains how glitzy Canadian balls included disturbing acts of caricature at Indigenous people.
Canada
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Renewed calls for policy changes following stabbing in downtown Vancouver
There are calls for policy changes when it comes to public safety, following Wednesday’s stabbing in the downtown core.
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'Name what things are': Recognizing 'femicide' 35 years after the Montreal massacre
Ahead of the 35th anniversary of the Montreal Massacre, Annie Ross, a mechanical engineering professor at Polytechnique Montreal, said she often thinks of those who lived through the tragedy but still suffer silently.
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P.E.I. town backs away from pickleball plan that prompted mayor to resign
A central P.E.I. town has decided not to proceed with a contentious pickleball plan that cost the community its mayor.
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'Kids are scared': Random attacks have residents of small-city N.L. shaken
Mount Pearl, near St. John's, has been the scene for three random attacks in November. Police have arrested and charged seven youth.
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NDP pulls channel change on Conservatives, forcing House debate on abortion
A surprise tactical move by the NDP forced a debate in the House of Commons on abortion access Thursday morning, sidelining a Conservative motion designed to use NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh's own words against him.
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N.S. woman finds endangered leatherback sea turtle washed up on Cape Breton beach
Mary Janet MacDonald has gone for walks on Port Hood Beach, N.S., most of her life, but in all those years, she had never seen anything like the discovery she made on Saturday: a leatherback sea turtle.
World
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DEVELOPINGDEVELOPING Ammunition used in CEO's killing had 'deny,' 'defend' and 'depose' written on it, AP source says
The masked gunman who stalked and killed the leader of one of the largest U.S. health insurance companies outside a Manhattan hotel used ammunition emblazoned with the words 'deny,' 'defend' and 'depose,' a law enforcement official said Thursday.
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U.S. man wanted for military desertion turns himself in at Buffalo border
A man wanted for deserting the U.S. military 16 years ago was arrested at the border in Buffalo, N.Y. earlier this week.
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Gunman may have targeted California religious school in shooting that wounded 2 kindergartners
Two children were in 'extremely critical condition' after being shot at a tiny religious K-8 school in Northern California and the gunman died at the scene, apparently from a self-inflicted gunshot, police said.
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Pakistani court indicts former premier Imran Khan over May 2023 attacks on military posts
A Pakistani court on Thursday indicted imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan and dozens of his associates on charges of inciting people to attack military and government installations last year, officials and his party said.
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Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are bringing Trump's DOGE to Capitol Hill
Billionaire Elon Musk arrived on Capitol Hill on Thursday, expected to be joined by fellow entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, for meetings with legislators behind closed doors about U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's plans to 'dismantle' the federal government.
Entertainment
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Creative Taylor Swift fans craft ways around bracelet rules for Vancouver shows
When BC Place stadium announced a ban on loose objects and large bags for Taylor Swift's upcoming shows in Vancouver, it put some Swifties in a bind — what to do with the hundreds of friendship bracelets that are traditionally swapped at the superstar's shows?
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Saskatchewan singer receives surprise message from King Charles III
Saskatchewan singer-songwriter Jeffrey Straker received an early Christmas present recently, from King Charles III.
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These are Canada's favourite musicians, according to Spotify Wrapped 2024
One particular artist dominated the charts in Canada, and country music exploded in popularity this year, according to Spotify.
Health
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What not to do when hanging up Christmas lights
The magic of the holidays wouldn't be complete for many people without Christmas lights, but there are some important tips to know before you set up your ladder.
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Health Canada recalls more than 300 sexual enhancement products in four provinces
Health Canada has recalled hundreds of different sexual enhancements products from stores in Ontario, Quebec, Alberta and B.C.
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Dark chocolate linked to lower risk of type 2 diabetes, study says
Eating at least five tiny servings of dark chocolate each week may lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 21 per cent, according to a new observational study. In fact, as dark chocolate consumption increased from none to five servings, so did the benefits, the study found.
Politics
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Trudeau, ministers and opposition leaders address AFN gathering in Ottawa
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau fell short of committing to a national inquiry on systemic racism in policing this morning even as he acknowledged the pain of First Nations mothers who have had to bury their children following an interaction with police.
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NDP pulls channel change on Conservatives, forcing House debate on abortion
A surprise tactical move by the NDP forced a debate in the House of Commons on abortion access Thursday morning, sidelining a Conservative motion designed to use NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh's own words against him.
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Tariffs on Chinese EVs, aluminum and steel to raise federal revenues by $473M: PBO
The parliamentary budget officer estimates Canada's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, aluminum and steel will increase federal revenues by $473 million over five years.
Sci-Tech
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NASA's stuck astronauts hit 6 months in space. Just 2 more to go
Known across the globe as the stuck astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams hit the six-month mark in space Thursday with two more to go.
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Facial recognition to board a plane: How does it work, and what are the privacy concerns?
Air Canada has launched facial recognition technology at the gate for people flying out of Vancouver International Airport - with the promise of a faster boarding process with fewer hassles.
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Meta says generative AI had muted impact on global elections this year
Despite widespread concern that generative AI could interfere with major elections around the globe this year, the technology had limited impact across Meta Platforms' META.O apps, the tech company said on Tuesday.