Canada at COP, PBO on budget, CFL rules change, and more
As Prime Minister Mark Carney announces a new fossil fuel project, delegates at the COP30 summit are asking — how serious is Canada’s commitment to the environment?And: The Parliamentary Budget Officer predicts the Liberals will blow past many of the projections set out in last week's budget. And he says it’s unlikely the government will meet its goal of shrinking the deficit as a share of GDP.Also: It’s Grey Cup weekend — the last under the CFL’s current rules. Fans and players are wondering if changes to how the game is played take away from what makes the Canadian game distinct.Plus: Venezuela's president warns the U.S. not to launch a war, a war of words over streaming in Quebec, the end of speed cameras in Ontario, and more.
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Carney’s major projects—part 2, ultraprocessed foods and cancer, the Epstein files, and more
The Prime Minister has announced the second batch of major infrastructure projects. There is a focus on mining and energy. And that is raising concerns by some about the environmental impacts.And: The new study offering clues to a rise in colorectal cancer among young adults—both men and women alike.Also: The day after the release of emails suggesting closer links between Donald Trump and Jefferey Epstein, the U-S President is facing a vote that could see even more files getting made public.Plus: Crisis in Sudan, the fight for a strategic Ukrainian region, what Canada can learn from Scottish healthcare wait times, and more.
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Poilievre on his leadership, Epstein emails, Canadian tourists avoid U.S., and more
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre took questions today for the first time since losing two MPs. And he said he has no plans to change his leadership style. He says he’s the only leader trying to make life affordable for Canadians.And: Donald Trump "knew about the girls.” That’s one of the comments in emails released from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In messages to his friend Ghislaine Maxwell and to author Michael Wolff, Epstein seems to suggest Trump was more aware of his illegal activities than was previously known.Also: International tourism to the U.S. is down from last year—to the tune of nearly $5.7 billion US. Much of that is because Canadians don’t want to go there anymore.Plus: Refugee claims surge, vacationers tossed out of hotel rooms amid bankruptcy, court approves Ontario plan to expand gambling, and more.
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Remembrance Day, cuts to veterans benefits, baseball betting, and more
Ceremonies of remembrance mark the sacrifices of Canadian soldiers.And: Some veterans say budget changes mean they’ll get less money in their disability pensions.Also: Major League Baseball has been thrown a curveball. Two Cleveland Guardians pitchers face a host of federal charges. They are accused of taking bribes from sports betters for rigging their stats.Plus: Technology’s effect on the symbolism of the Unknown Soldier, power outages after early winter snow wallop, effects from Typhoon Fung- Wong, and more.
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Measles in Canada, bracing for bad flu season, Vimy cave secrets, and more
Canada loses its measles elimination status, meaning it can no longer claim to be measles-free. Since the fall of 2024, Canada has recorded more than 5,000 measles cases in nine provinces and one territory.And: Alberta has its first flu death of the season. It may be a sign of things to come, as experts warn the country could be facing “the worst kind of flu season.”Also: New technology is revealing secrets from a hidden archive beneath the battlefield of Vimy Ridge. Thousands of soldiers spent their nervous final moments before the attack creating art in the soft chalk caves.Plus: COP30 opens in Brazil, transit strike in Montreal, Carney’s buy Canadian plan, and more.
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