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POLL: Most say Trudeau should go, and want early election

POLL: Most say Trudeau should go, and want early election

After a turbulent week in Ottawa, very large majorities of readers say that Canada needs a federal election before October of 2025, the latest date it could legally be held, and also that it's time for Justin Trudeau to announce plans to end his term as leader of the federal Liberals
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Thief with 'good taste' leaves downtown Midland retailer feeling sour

Thief with 'good taste' leaves downtown Midland retailer feeling sour

Elegant Gourmet owner says Thursday morning break-in cost them production day during one of busiest times of year; worries about downtown safety. 'It scares the hell out of me'
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Marc Odermatt finally wins in Gardena as he dominates a World Cup downhill

Marc Odermatt finally wins in Gardena as he dominates a World Cup downhill

SELVA DI VAL GARDENA, Italy (AP) — Marco Odermatt finally conquered the Saslong and the Swiss standout did it in style.
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Air Canada bringing more comfort and joy to travel this festive season

Air Canada bringing more comfort and joy to travel this festive season

Complimentary beer and wine, innovative tech and a generous helping of festive cheer getting travellers in the holiday spirit
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Biden signs bill that averts government shutdown and brings a close to days of Washington upheaval

Biden signs bill that averts government shutdown and brings a close to days of Washington upheaval

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Saturday signed legislation that averts a government shutdown heading into Christmas, bringing a final close to days of upheaval in Washington after Congress passed a bipartisan budget plan just past the deadl
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A 9-year-old is among 5 killed in the Christmas market attack in Germany

A 9-year-old is among 5 killed in the Christmas market attack in Germany

MAGDEBURG, Germany (AP) — A 9-year-old was among five people killed when a Saudi doctor drove into a Christmas market teeming with holiday shoppers in the German city of Magdeburg, an official said Saturday, as people mourned the victims and their sh
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New rules clarify when travellers are compensated for flight disruptions

New rules clarify when travellers are compensated for flight disruptions

OTTAWA — The federal government is proposing new rules surrounding airlines' obligations to travellers whose flights are disrupted, even when delays or cancellations are caused by an "exceptional circumstance" outside of carriers' control.
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Pope has a cold and will skip outdoor Sunday prayer ahead of a busy week

Pope has a cold and will skip outdoor Sunday prayer ahead of a busy week

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis is suffering from a cold and will deliver his Sunday blessing from indoors, the Vatican said, announcing the precautions ahead of a busy Christmas period and launch of the Holy Year that will sorely test Francis' stamina and
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Northern Ontario hospital employee charged after privacy breach

Northern Ontario hospital employee charged after privacy breach

An OPP release says the incidents took place in hospitals located in western, eastern and northern Ontario, but did not reveal the employees charged or the hospitals involved
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30 people die in a crash between a passenger bus and a truck in Brazil

30 people die in a crash between a passenger bus and a truck in Brazil

SAO PAULO (AP) — A crash between a passenger bus and a truck early Saturday killed 30 people on a highway in Minas Gerais, a state in southeastern Brazil , officials said.
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