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More upheaval for global shipping as Panama Canal cuts traffic due to drought

With shipping companies already dealing with disruptions in the Red Sea due to attacks on ships, word comes that another important trade route is being forced to curtail traffic.A severe drought…

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Spotify to remove Neil Young music after singer objects to COVID-19 misinformation on Joe Rogan podcast

Neil Young's music is being removed from Spotify's streaming service after the singer-songwriter objected to his songs playing on the same platform…

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Ottawa mayor says ticketing, towing protesters could incite them

Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson says the threat of violence has been too great to actively force convoy protesters, and their…

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Populist rage demands leaders who listen — and choose their words with care

The convoy has moved on. The challenge of extreme populism remains.It's a long-term challenge both for Canada's democracy and its political…

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Ottawa police setting up hate crime hotline after reports of assaults, threats

Ottawa's police chief says a hate crime hotline will go live before the end of the day Tuesday to investigate crimes related…

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Conservative senator says 'friendly … patriotic' Ottawa protesters have been demonized

Conservative Saskatchewan Sen. Denise Batters defended anti-vaccine mandate protesters in a speech late Tuesday, arguing these "friendly" and "patriotic" demonstrators…

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Ottawa police prepare as convoy protesting vaccine mandate heads to nation's capital

Ottawa police are preparing for the arrival this weekend of a massive convoy of protesters opposed to pandemic public health…

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As anti-vaccine mandate protest enters 5th day in Ottawa, some worry about how it might end

As anti-vaccine mandate protesters continue to gum up downtown Ottawa, many are wondering how long police will let the protesters…

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Trudeau ends use of Emergencies Act, says 'situation is no longer an emergency'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is revoking the use of the Emergencies Act, the powerful legislative tool that was used to…

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More upheaval for global shipping as Panama Canal cuts traffic due to drought

Nova Scotia is trying to hire more Black, Indigenous and other racially diverse teachers

Canadian films win plenty of awards, but box-office success is a pipe dream. Here's why