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‘If you can keep it’ | Ott Observations
Republic-Times - Illinois
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July 30, 2025
Recently I read an editorial by Solomon Stevens, author of the book “Religion, Politics, and the Law.” In his view, representative democracy can be so frustrating it draws us to seek autocratic leadership. Nothing gets done and all you hear is...
Aussies revolt as American beef makes a quiet return to Australia
Daily Mail
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July 30, 2025
Aussies are pushing back against the return of American beef to Australian plates, after the federal government lifted a long-standing ban on US imports. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has dismissed calls from the Opposition for an investigation,...
Canada has issued new urgent travel advisories for several popular vacation spots
Narcity
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July 25, 2025
If you've got vacation plans coming up, you may want to check the latest travel warnings before finalizing your itinerary. The federal government just updated a bunch of travel advisories, and some involve serious risks. The latest trip advisories...
Migrant worker calls proposed spike in housing cost payroll deduction ‘wickedness’
CityNews Halifax
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July 30, 2025
OTTAWA — An Ontario migrant farm worker says there is “wickedness” in a federal government proposal that could allow employers to charge workers upwards of 30 per cent of their income for housing. The Migrant Workers Alliance for Change shared...
Iranian Canadians watch the Israel-U.S. war in Iran from afar
The Conversation
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July 27, 2025
The recent war waged by Israel and the United States on Iran killed at least 935 people and wounded another 5,332. There’s currently a ceasefire, but the conflict shocked the world and has had unique impacts on Iranians in the diaspora. Many...
U.S. politics threaten to complicate Canada’s co-hosting of 2026 World Cup
Lethbridge Herald
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July 27, 2025
By Canadian Press on July 27, 2025. OTTAWA — With less than a year to go until the 2026 World Cup, political tensions and U.S. policy threaten to pose problems as Canada, the United States and Mexico prepare to co-host the tournament. Next year’s...
With little digging going on, minister looks to restore mining
Telegraph-Journal
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July 27, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links New Brunswick The Issues Development Energy & Environment First Nations John Herron wants New Brunswick to have bustling projects again, pointing to 21 critical minerals underground Author of the article: John Chilibeck •...
Counterpoint: Worry about the economy, not the national debt
The Daily Sentinel - Colorado
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The size of the national debt has become a preoccupation across the political spectrum. Democrats have complained about the $3.4 trillion increase in the debt projected to result from Donald Trump’s tax cut. This represents 10% of the projected...
What the U.S. dairy industry really wants from Canada
CBC/Radio-Canada
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July 27, 2025
U.S. dairy producers insist they're not looking for Canada to dismantle its supply management system, but they do want Canada to follow the letter and spirit of the existing deal that governs the dairy trade between the two countries. U.S....
Daddy Lumba USA & Canada Tour Cancelled Following Singer’s Death
News Ghana
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July 27, 2025
TM Entertainmentz, management of iconic highlife musician Daddy Lumba, announced the cancellation of his highly anticipated USA and Canada tour on July 26, 2025. The decision follows the singer’s death earlier that day, ending plans for his...
8.8-magnitude earthquake causes tsunami in Russia and Japan, sets off warnings for Alaska and Hawaii (World)
Castanet Kamloops
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July 30, 2025
Photo: The Canadian Press In this image taken from a video released by Russian Emergency Ministry Press Service, rescuers inspect a kindergarten damaged by an earthquake in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia, Wednesday, July 30, 2025. (Russian...
YVR hijacking suspect makes brief court appearance
Global News
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July 29, 2025
By Darryl Greer The Canadian Press Posted July 29, 2025 4:09 pm 1 min read The man accused of allegedly hijacking a plane that triggered a security incident at Vancouver International Airport appeared briefly in a provincial court in Richmond,...
Sports News | Fernandez Criticizes Schedule After Losing in Montreal in Quick Return After Washington Title
Latestly
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July 30, 2025
Montreal, Jul 30 (AP) Leylah Fernandez criticized the schedule at the National Bank Open after the Canadian lost in the first round of her home tournament Tuesday, two days after winning the title in Washington. Fernandez was routed 6-4, 6-1 by...
Canadian Druze call on the international community to intervene after Syrian attacks
The Canadian Jewish News
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July 25, 2025
A group of Canadian Druze are calling on the Canadian government and broader international community to intervene after attacks on Suwayda, a Druze-majority city in southwestern Syria. The group held a press conference July 25, in front of Toronto...
Canada’s Supreme Court upholds ban on profiting from ‘sex work’ in rare unanimous ruling
LifeSite
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July 25, 2025
Blogs All nine justices affirmed Canada's prohibition on inducing or profiting from the sale of sex. (LifeSiteNews) — In a rare unanimous ruling, Canada’s Supreme Court upheld the country’s prohibition on inducing or profiting from the sale of sex...
National Bank Open 2025: Coco Gauff Battles Past Danielle Collins; Aoi Ito Stuns Jasmine Paolini in Montreal
Latestly
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July 30, 2025
Mumbai, July 30: Top seed Coco Gauff survived a tough battle against Danielle Collins after nearly three hours at Canadian Open to earn her first match win since winning Roland Garros in June. Gauff was two points away from defeat in the third set...
Canada PM slams Israel over Gaza humanitarian catastrophe
Press TV
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has condemned the Israeli regime over the worsening humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. “Canada condemns the Israeli government's failure to prevent the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian disaster in Gaza,”...
Canada, Algonquin ex-chief with disputed identity liable for abuse of Cree children, Appeal Court says
CBC/Radio-Canada
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July 25, 2025
WARNING: This story contains details of abuse and offensive language that readers may find distressing. Three Cree sisters, who were taken from their mother when young, are celebrating their second victory at Ontario's highest court in an ongoing...
Indonesia rushing to complete trade deals with Europe, Canada as a hedge against looming US tariff
The Straits Times
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July 27, 2025
JAKARTA – Indonesia is rushing to complete several trade deals to diversify its export market as a hedge against the impending tariff from the US, in a move welcomed by industry players. A top Indonesian official said South-east Asia’s largest...
Canada has become a petrocacy
Winnipeg Free Press
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July 25, 2025
Opinion Since the federal election in April, it has become increasingly obvious that Canada has more or less abandoned conventional liberal democracy for a different form of government. The Petrocacy. Under a petrocacy, all key economic and...