3 h. ago Fury erupts in China over Japan PM’s ‘interference’ over Taiwan

‘if (Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi) spouts words, that's not a problem... but if they take real action, our country's military will definitely defeat them,’ a Beijing tech-worker said

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11 h. ago Big drop in snowbirds heading to U.S. this winter, as many look overseas instead

MONTREAL — Fewer snowbirds plan to flock to the United States this winter, with many choosing to fly overseas instead, a new survey found. The number of respondents who intend to head stateside this year fell 15 per cent from 2024, according to a poll from Snowbird Advisor, an online resource for Canadians wintering outside […]

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11 h. ago World’s Top Aluminum Producer Adds Markups as Trump Tariffs Drive Up Consumer Costs

Rio Tinto Group is imposing surcharges on aluminum shipments it sells to the US, a move that threatens to further disrupt a North American market already roiled by import tariffs that are driving up costs for consumers.

Economics

12 h. ago Eglinton Crosstown LRT station opens for GO trains, route still without completion date

Mount Dennis Station opened its doors to GO train passengers and people riding on Toronto buses, marking the first part of the Eglinton LRT to start accepting passengers.

Transport

18 h. ago From cold war to ‘hot conflict’: Michael Kovrig on confronting the Communist threat

Michael Kovrig, the former diplomat who was kidnapped by China, sits down with Jesse Kline to discuss Beijing's quest for global dominance

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18 h. ago China’s New World Order: Michael Kovrig on how Beijing is trying to undermine the West

Michael Kovrig, the former diplomat who was kidnapped by China, sits down with Jesse Kline to discuss Beijing's quest for global dominance

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24 h. ago CATL Shares Drop as Stake Sale, US Scrutiny Weigh on Sentiment

Shares in Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. fell after a major shareholder moved to cut his stake in the company, adding to worries about energy-storage systems as US lawmakers pushed to curb imports of Chinese-made grid components.

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28 h. ago FAA lifts order slashing flights, allowing airlines to resume regular schedules

Airlines can resume regular flight schedules beginning Monday at 6 a.m. ET, U.S. agency says

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34 h. ago Ukraine working on exchange deal to bring home 1,200 prisoners: Zelenskyy

Ukraine is working to resume prisoner exchanges with Russia that could bring home 1,200 Ukrainian prisoners, as per agreements brokered in Istanbul.

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35 h. ago Trump’s immigration enforcement begins in Charlotte, local leaders call for public to remain calm

Officials say violent crime in the city has dropped about 20 per cent from last year, including a 24 per cent decline in homicides and a 19 per cent drop in aggravated assaults, according to police data

Politics

37 h. ago Colleges and universities brace for more pain as Ottawa cuts international student visas

Post-secondary had to cut their budgets this year due to a drop in revenue.

Society

45 h. ago Germany Is Just Making Too Much Money in China to Back Away Now

Germany’s business leaders have seen the flashing red warning signs that relying on China is risking economic calamity. They’re just not heeding them.

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58 h. ago NDP convention delegates call on their own government to build ferries in B.C.

BC NDP delegates want the province to build ferries locally to protect good-paying jobs, after BC Ferries chose a shipyard in China to construct four new vessels.

Politics

3 d. ago These 5 Ontario waterfalls turn into breathtaking frozen sculptures in the winter

Cold weather transforms landscapes across Ontario into winter wonderlands this time of year, including waterfalls that form breathtaking natural ice sculptures as temperatures plummet below freezing.With the province boasting a plethora of iconic cascades, especially in Southern Ontario along the Niagara Escarpment, nature lovers have no shortage of spots to witness these natural wonders as soon as the temperatures drop to sub-zero.So, if exploring trails and parks for frozen waterfalls is on your to-do list this winter season, then here are five waterfalls in Ontario that will soon become breathtaking ice sculptures for you to see.Tiffany FallsPhoto by David Cheresna via Shutterstock. Located within the Tiffany Falls Conservation Area in Hamilton, Ont., this 21-metre ribbon cascade is easily accessible from the property's Tiffany Park side trail. In winter, the water freezes into cascades of large icicles that often display hints of orange and blue...

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3 d. ago Purdue Pharma’s deal means money for some victims, end of Purdue company name. Here’s what to know

A judge said Friday that he planned to approve a deal for OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma and members of the Sackler family who own the company to settle thousands of lawsuits over the toll of opioids, allowing money to start flowing to victims as soon as next spring. U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Sean Lane said […]

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3 d. ago B.C. NDP members upset at building ferries in China, but wrath unlikely to touch David Eby

Vaughn Palmer: A party committee has made sure the ferry motions are so low on the order paper they're unlikely to come up for debate

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3 d. ago China’s AI Bets Pivot to Power, Metals as Tech Bubble Fears Grow

Chinese investors hunting for the next artificial intelligence winners are looking beyond high-flying chipmakers to the utilities and metal producers that form the industry’s physical backbone.

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3 d. ago US Stocks Little Changed Despite Tech Rebound, Data Resumption

US stocks gained for the week thanks to a rebound Friday in mega-cap technology stocks and the expected return of regular economic data releases next week with the US government reopening.

Economics

3 d. ago Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk resumes skating with teammates

Brady Tkachuk has taken a big step in the right direction in his recovery. The Ottawa Senators captain, who had surgery four weeks ago to repair a torn ligament in his thumb he suffered on Oct. 14 against the Nashville Predators, returned to the ice at the Canadian Tire Centre on Friday to take part […]

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3 d. ago Sanctions Blight Arctic Route to China for Russia’s Oil Shippers

Russia’s oil shipments through the Arctic Ocean are encountering increasing delays because of US sanctions, a fresh example of how the measures are adding friction to Moscow’s energy trade.

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