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China sends a probe to get samples from the less-explored far side of the moon
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) - China on Friday launched a lunar probe to land on the far side of the moon and return with samples that could provide insights into differences between the less-explored region a...
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Five things to know about the NHL playoffs
The Toronto Maple Leafs survived to see another day on Thursday night, while the Vancouver Canucks look to avoid allowing Nashville to do the same on Friday. Here are five things to know entering Frid...
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Pro-Palestine encampment remains at University of Toronto despite safety concerns
TORONTO - The University of Toronto says it's concerned about safety as a pro-Palestine encampment still stands at its downtown campus. A statement from the U of T issued Thursday followed tents, bann...
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In the news today: Students set up pro-Palestinian encampment at UofT
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Students set up pro-Palestinian encampment at UofT The University of Toronto sa...
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Federal government to announce funding to help Toronto host six 2026 World Cup games
TORONTO - The federal government is set to announce funding to help Toronto host six matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow and federal Sports Minister Carla Qualtrough are sche...
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Winnipeg judge to rule if trial of accused serial killer to start with jury
WINNIPEG - A Winnipeg judge is expected to decide today whether the trial of a man accused of killing four women will still be heard by a jury Lawyers for Jeremy Skibicki have asked that his jury tria...
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Claims of Surrey RCMP harassment fell into 'jurisdictional void': B.C. court papers
VANCOUVER - Lawyers for the Surrey Police Union say officers were subjected to harassment and disrespect by members of the Surrey RCMP, only to be left in a "jurisdictional void" when both federal and...
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Princess Anne to take part in B.C. ceremony bringing new ship into Pacific fleet
VANCOUVER - Canada's first Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel will officially be brought into the Pacific fleet today and Princess Anne, the sister of King Charles, is scheduled to take part in its com...
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More than half of Canadians say freedom of speech is under threat, new poll suggests
OTTAWA - A new poll suggests a majority of Canadians feel their right to freedom of speech is in danger. The Leger online survey found 57 per cent of respondents who said free speech in Canada is unde...
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Foreign interference inquiry to report today on alleged meddling in federal elections
OTTAWA - A federal commission of inquiry into foreign interference is slated to release a report today on alleged meddling in the last two general elections. Commissioner Marie-Jose Hogue plans to mak...
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