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The federal “Buy Canadian” policy has been extended to about 450 programs funded through government transfer payments, Treasury Board officials say. Read MoreTreasury Board has also directed 35 Crown corporations to follow the federal policy aiming to give Canadian suppliers a leg up when bidding on government contracts  Public Service, Local News, National, News, Buy Canadian, Discover, Ottawa Sun, Realtime The federal “Buy Canadian” policy has been extended to about 450 programs funded through government transfer payments, Treasury Board officials say. Read More 

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As the City of Toronto continues to prepare for the FIFA World Cup, some residents experiencing homelessness near Union Station claim they’re being pushed out of the way, sometimes forcefully. Union Station, the major transit hub in Toronto, will be flooded with thousands of soccer fans coming to the city next month for the FIFA World Cup. One group, Toronto Underhoused and Homeless Union (TUHU), says as the city prepares for visitors, some of the most vulnerable in the community are being pushed out. Andrew describes himself as being underhoused in the city since last fall. He says he’s witnessed rude behaviour from…

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A motorcyclist has been injured after a collision with a car in Oshawa. Durham police were called to Wilson Road near King Street around 8:30 p.m. for a crash between a motorcycle and a car. The driver of the motorcycle was taken to hospital with a non-life-threatening leg injury. The driver of the vehicle was not injured. Wilson Rd. is closed in both directions at King St. A motorcyclist has been injured after a collision with a car in Oshawa. Durham police were called to Wilson Road near King Street around 8:30 p.m. for a crash between a motorcycle and…

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The bell rings to end the school day at 3 p.m. and one student is rushing down the front step of Glebe Collegiate Institute, exclaiming that he can’t wait to sack with his friends. Read MoreTeenagers might as well start scouring their parents closets for the small fabric bag that has suddenly become the latest trend.  Local News, Ottawa Sun, Realtime The bell rings to end the school day at 3 p.m. and one student is rushing down the front step of Glebe Collegiate Institute, exclaiming that he can’t wait to sack with his friends. Read More 

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The Defence department has set up a temporary overflow lot at the Connaught Range in hopes it might alleviate some of the ongoing parking problems at its Carling campus headquarters. Read MoreThe overflow parking is for 30 vehicles, and two 15-person passenger vans are being used to shuttle staff to the Carling campus headquarters, according to a document  Defence Watch, Carling Avenue Campus, Connaught Ranges, Discover, Ottawa Sun, Registered The Defence department has set up a temporary overflow lot at the Connaught Range in hopes it might alleviate some of the ongoing parking problems at its Carling campus headquarters. Read More 

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Former President Joe Biden filed suit against the Justice Department to block the release of recordings and transcripts tied to a special counsel probe. ​Former President Joe Biden filed suit against the Justice Department to block the release of recordings and transcripts tied to a special counsel probe.  Politics Former President Joe Biden filed suit against the Justice Department to block the release of recordings and transcripts tied to a special counsel probe. 

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Trump-endorsed Attorney General Ken Paxton will beat incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the Texas Senate runoff, AP projects. ​Trump-endorsed Attorney General Ken Paxton will beat incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the Texas Senate runoff, AP projects.  Politics Trump-endorsed Attorney General Ken Paxton will beat incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the Texas Senate runoff, AP projects. 

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An appeals court has granted pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil a temporary stay while he seeks to have his detention case reviewed by the Supreme Court. ​An appeals court has granted pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil a temporary stay while he seeks to have his detention case reviewed by the Supreme Court.  US An appeals court has granted pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil a temporary stay while he seeks to have his detention case reviewed by the Supreme Court. 

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The South Carolina Senate on Tuesday delivered a major rebuff to a mid-decade redistricting effort promoted by President Donald Trump ​The South Carolina Senate on Tuesday delivered a major rebuff to a mid-decade redistricting effort promoted by President Donald Trump  Politics The South Carolina Senate on Tuesday delivered a major rebuff to a mid-decade redistricting effort promoted by President Donald Trump 

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Pope Leo warns about artificial intelligence and its impact on humanity in the first encyclical letter of his papacy. ​Pope Leo warns about artificial intelligence and its impact on humanity in the first encyclical letter of his papacy.  GMA Pope Leo warns about artificial intelligence and its impact on humanity in the first encyclical letter of his papacy. 

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A “major chemical explosion” was reported Tuesday morning at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company in Longview, the Longview Fire Department said. ​A “major chemical explosion” was reported Tuesday morning at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company in Longview, the Longview Fire Department said.  US A “major chemical explosion” was reported Tuesday morning at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company in Longview, the Longview Fire Department said. 

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A judge has granted James Comey’s request to delay until Oct. 21 the start of his trial for allegedly threatening to kill President Trump by posting a seashell photo. ​A judge has granted James Comey’s request to delay until Oct. 21 the start of his trial for allegedly threatening to kill President Trump by posting a seashell photo.  US A judge has granted James Comey’s request to delay until Oct. 21 the start of his trial for allegedly threatening to kill President Trump by posting a seashell photo. 

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A three-judge panel in a federal court in Alabama ruled unanimously on Tuesday that state Republicans are still blocked from using their 2023 congressional map. ​A three-judge panel in a federal court in Alabama ruled unanimously on Tuesday that state Republicans are still blocked from using their 2023 congressional map.  Politics A three-judge panel in a federal court in Alabama ruled unanimously on Tuesday that state Republicans are still blocked from using their 2023 congressional map. 

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Deborah Del Mastro alleges that scammers used artificial intelligence to mimic her daughter’s voice ​Deborah Del Mastro alleges that scammers used artificial intelligence to mimic her daughter’s voice  GMA Deborah Del Mastro alleges that scammers used artificial intelligence to mimic her daughter’s voice 

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BP has ousted its chairman over what it called serious concerns related to “important governance standards, oversight and conduct.” ​BP has ousted its chairman over what it called serious concerns related to “important governance standards, oversight and conduct.”  Business BP has ousted its chairman over what it called serious concerns related to “important governance standards, oversight and conduct.” 

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ABC News’ Danny New reports on the competition in England which was won by a German YouTuber and a woman dressed as a mouse. ​ABC News’ Danny New reports on the competition in England which was won by a German YouTuber and a woman dressed as a mouse.  International ABC News’ Danny New reports on the competition in England which was won by a German YouTuber and a woman dressed as a mouse. 

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Harrowing video captured the moment a plane slammed into the canopy of a paraglider while she was thousands of feet over the Austrian Alps, sending her plummeting to the ground. ​Harrowing video captured the moment a plane slammed into the canopy of a paraglider while she was thousands of feet over the Austrian Alps, sending her plummeting to the ground.  WNT Harrowing video captured the moment a plane slammed into the canopy of a paraglider while she was thousands of feet over the Austrian Alps, sending her plummeting to the ground. 

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Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit announced it has ended its investigation into the death of a 24-year-old man in Ottawa in late January, but also stated that there “appeared to be evidence of misconduct” by Ottawa police officers. Read MoreThe man had been involved in a single-vehicle collision on the night of Jan. 23, and while Ottawa Police Service officers attended the scene about two hours later, they failed to locate him  News, Local News, Ottawa Sun, Realtime Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit announced it has ended its investigation into the death of a 24-year-old man in Ottawa in late January, but also stated…

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