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South Korea’s military says it has concluded North Korea planted mines that injured three South Korean soldiers at their heavily fortified border last month, urging the North to apologize and remove other mines ​South Korea’s military says it has concluded North Korea planted mines that injured three South Korean soldiers at their heavily fortified border last month, urging the North to apologize and remove other mines  International South Korea’s military says it has concluded North Korea planted mines that injured three South Korean soldiers at their heavily fortified border last month, urging the North to apologize and remove other mines 

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OTTAWA — Parliamentarians are back in Ottawa where debate is set to continue on the government’s 243-page economic and labour bill, with plans to introduce legislation focused on national defence and security procurement. The government’s key piece of economic legislation, Bill C-39, proposes measures to create a one-year timeline for federal project decisions, create zones of “national interest” where certain projects are pre-approved and change when the jobs minister can intervene in a labour dispute — a move aimed at reducing the number of work stoppages. The legislation is expected to be pushed for committee study. Instead of going to…

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At a time of skyrocketing costs and tight budgets, Ottawa festivals are under additional stress from an “unpredictable” and “last-minute” municipal permitting system, says Tara Shannon, executive director of Ottawa Festivals. Read MoreFestival organizers are calling on mayoral contenders to streamline the process of securing special-event permits in the national capital.  Local Arts, Local News, News, Best of the Capital, Bluesfest, Cityfolk, Ottawa festivals, Ottawa Sun, Realtime At a time of skyrocketing costs and tight budgets, Ottawa festivals are under additional stress from an “unpredictable” and “last-minute” municipal permitting system, says Tara Shannon, executive director of Ottawa Festivals. Read More 

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I am writing to express my concerns about the recent reclassification of my position and the broader issue of fairness in the decision-making process. Read MoreA former public servant provides advice on how employees can challenge having their positions downgraded.  Public Service, Explainer, Ottawa Sun, Public Service Confidential I am writing to express my concerns about the recent reclassification of my position and the broader issue of fairness in the decision-making process. Read More 

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In today’s The Big Story podcast, Ontario has become the latest province to extend their $10-a-day childcare deal with the federal government. It’s a policy that’s undoubtably reduced prices for Canadians, but that doesn’t mean it’s become more accessible. A crisis of affordability has become one of availability, as the number of open spots across the province is far fewer than the demand for them. So, what needs to happen to make Canada’s “universal childcare” program actually universal? Host Caryn Ceolin is speaking with Martha Friendly, the Executive Director of the Childcare Resource and Research Unit, about how the system…

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A watermain break has shut down Midland Avenue in Scarborough early Monday morning. Toronto Fire are on the scene on Midland at Kingston Road and are working to shut off the rush of water. Both the northbound and southbound lanes are blocked. There’s no word on when the road might reopen. More to come A watermain break has shut down Midland Avenue in Scarborough early Monday morning. Toronto Fire are on the scene on Midland at Kingston Road and are working to shut off the rush of water. Both the northbound and southbound lanes are blocked. There’s no word on…

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ABC News’ Danny New talks to the co-founder of the International Taco Bell 50K, an annual event where people run 31 miles while stopping to eat at 11 Taco Bell restaurants along the way. ​ABC News’ Danny New talks to the co-founder of the International Taco Bell 50K, an annual event where people run 31 miles while stopping to eat at 11 Taco Bell restaurants along the way.  US ABC News’ Danny New talks to the co-founder of the International Taco Bell 50K, an annual event where people run 31 miles while stopping to eat at 11 Taco Bell restaurants along the…

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ABC News has reviewed records from Cornell’s internal investigation — which began in November 2024 and lasted through May 2025. ​ABC News has reviewed records from Cornell’s internal investigation — which began in November 2024 and lasted through May 2025.  US ABC News has reviewed records from Cornell’s internal investigation — which began in November 2024 and lasted through May 2025. 

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The Supreme Court is considering a major lawsuit brought by Boulder, Colo., against Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy seeking financial damages for impacts of climate change. ​The Supreme Court is considering a major lawsuit brought by Boulder, Colo., against Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy seeking financial damages for impacts of climate change.  Politics The Supreme Court is considering a major lawsuit brought by Boulder, Colo., against Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy seeking financial damages for impacts of climate change. 

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The Supreme Court formally begins a new term, taking on a wave of appeals from President Trump along with major cases on guns, religious freedom, and climate change. ​The Supreme Court formally begins a new term, taking on a wave of appeals from President Trump along with major cases on guns, religious freedom, and climate change.  Politics The Supreme Court formally begins a new term, taking on a wave of appeals from President Trump along with major cases on guns, religious freedom, and climate change. 

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30-year-old granddaughter Jasmine Kurkowski helps her 95-year-old grandpa Frank Kurkowski check off one dream, one adventure and one memory at a time off his bucket list. ​30-year-old granddaughter Jasmine Kurkowski helps her 95-year-old grandpa Frank Kurkowski check off one dream, one adventure and one memory at a time off his bucket list.  WNT 30-year-old granddaughter Jasmine Kurkowski helps her 95-year-old grandpa Frank Kurkowski check off one dream, one adventure and one memory at a time off his bucket list. 

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This year’s Nobel Prizes kick off with the awarding of the medicine prize at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm ​This year’s Nobel Prizes kick off with the awarding of the medicine prize at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm  International This year’s Nobel Prizes kick off with the awarding of the medicine prize at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm 

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At least 37 million people are under heat alerts on Sunday as a dangerous multi-day October heat wave continues across nearly all of California. ​At least 37 million people are under heat alerts on Sunday as a dangerous multi-day October heat wave continues across nearly all of California.  US At least 37 million people are under heat alerts on Sunday as a dangerous multi-day October heat wave continues across nearly all of California. 

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President Donald Trump announced the formation of what he called a “Super Intelligence Force” to “ensure that America continues to lead the World” in AI. ​President Donald Trump announced the formation of what he called a “Super Intelligence Force” to “ensure that America continues to lead the World” in AI.  Politics President Donald Trump announced the formation of what he called a “Super Intelligence Force” to “ensure that America continues to lead the World” in AI. 

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The Indian pilot who was attacked by his co-pilot during a FlyDubai flight opened up and described the attack and his fight back Saturday. ​The Indian pilot who was attacked by his co-pilot during a FlyDubai flight opened up and described the attack and his fight back Saturday.  International The Indian pilot who was attacked by his co-pilot during a FlyDubai flight opened up and described the attack and his fight back Saturday. 

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Sass Jordan, the Montreal-raised rock singer whose career spanned nearly four decades, has died at 63. A post on Jordan’s social media page on Saturday says she died the day before, “surrounded by her loving family” and calls her an “inimitable force of nature” and “irreplaceable being of light and joy.” A cause of death has not been released. Jordan was born in Birmingham, England, and raised in Montreal. Her debut album, “Tell Somebody,” was released in 1988, and she won the Juno award for most promising female vocalist of the year in 1989, as well as being nominated several…

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