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dave1agar
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Retired journalist. Living the graying years in Toronto, Canada
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The shadowy world of abandoned oil tankers
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The shadowy world of abandoned oil tankers
A growing number of tankers and other commercial vessels are being ditched by their owners.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:55 AM
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Andrew shared confidential information with Epstein as trade envoy, files suggest
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Andrew shared confidential information with Epstein as trade envoy, files suggest
Under official guidance, trade envoys have a duty of confidentiality over sensitive, commercial, or political information.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:53 AM
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Is Bangladesh's youth turning against India?
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Bangladesh: Why young people are turning against India
Anti-Indianism is rising in Bangladesh as ties between the South Asian neighbours sink to a new low.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:52 AM
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BREAKING

Briton Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years after national security conviction in Hong Kong

The pro-democracy campaigner was arrested in August 2020 after China imposed a national security law following massive anti-government protests in Hong Kong.

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Briton Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years after national security conviction in Hong Kong
The pro-democracy campaigner was arrested in August 2020 after China imposed a national security law following massive anti-government protests in Hong Kong.
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February 9, 2026 at 2:26 AM
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Central Alberta clinic pioneers ‘first-of-its-kind’ sexual assault care

Facility's nurse says there is a 100% satisfaction rate among surveyed patients

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New central Alberta sexual assault centre helps patients, hospital backlogs | CBC News
This ‘first-of-its-kind’ centre in Red Deer, Alta., is diverting over a third of sexual assault cases away from busy hospital emergency rooms, providing patients with a calmer and more private health ...
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February 9, 2026 at 1:14 AM
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith responds to critics of her threats around judicial reform

Smith wants Alberta to have more say on judicial appointments to superior courts

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith responds to critics of her threats around judicial reform | CBC News
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defended her threat to withhold funding for judges if her government doesn't get more say on their appointment on Saturday, saying it's a negotiating tactic.
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February 9, 2026 at 1:12 AM
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“It's been an institution in the Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal music scenes for decades, but Steve's Music will soon be shutting down almost all of its stores.”

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After 6 decades, Steve's Music to close most locations in Ontario, Quebec | CBC Accessibility
It's been an institution in Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal for decades, but soon Steve's Music will be mostly falling silent — save for one store.
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February 9, 2026 at 1:09 AM
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Most of the world doesn’t require a prescription for birth control. Why do Canadians still need one?

Newer pills are safer — but Canada's health system still requires prescribers to sign off

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Why do Canadians need a prescription for birth control when most of the world doesn't? | CBC News
Some Canadian doctors say patients on birth control need monitoring. But medical authorities in other countries increasingly disagree.
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February 9, 2026 at 1:01 AM
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Travis Kelce reportedly in touch with Chiefs about return for 14th season

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Travis Kelce reportedly in touch with Chiefs about return for 14th season
The Chiefs are at a crossroads this offseason, but they want Travis Kelce back.
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February 9, 2026 at 12:21 AM
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Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi sentenced to fresh jail term in Iran

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Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi sentenced to fresh jail term in Iran - The Times of India
Middle East News: Iran has sentenced Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi to more than seven additional years in prison, according to her supporters and lawyer. Th.
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February 9, 2026 at 12:20 AM
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Here’s the link if you want to sign the petition: www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
February 8, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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“An electronic petition on the parliament website calls on the House of Commons to require all federal party leaders to obtain and maintain top-secret security clearance.”

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Petition calls for federal party leaders to get top-secret security clearance
OTTAWA - An electronic petition on the parliament website calls on the House of Commons to require all federal party leaders to obtain and maintain top-secret security clearance.
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February 8, 2026 at 7:48 PM
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BREAKING: The Epstein survivors are releasing this ad on this Super Bowl Sunday to send the message that they will not “move on” from the largest sex trafficking scandal in the world. #standwithsurvivors
February 8, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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Lindsey Vonn:

“She was being “treated by a multidisciplinary team” and “underwent an orthopedic operation to stabilize a fracture reported in her left leg,” the Ca’ Foncello hospital said in a statement.”

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Lindsey Vonn clips gate and crashes in Winter Olympic downhill, taken away by helicopter
Lindsey Vonn's pursuit of a second Olympic downhill gold medal is over. The 41-year-old American, skiing with a badly injured left knee, crashed early in Sunday's race in Italy.
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February 8, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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Canada's Madeline Schizas granted extension by prof while competing at Olympics

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Canada's Madeline Schizas granted extension by prof while competing at Olympics
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February 8, 2026 at 3:53 PM
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Team Canada names Sidney Crosby as captain for Olympics

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Team Canada names Sidney Crosby as captain for Olympics
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February 8, 2026 at 3:52 PM
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Japan's governing party projected to win snap election majority
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Japan's governing party projected to win snap election majority
A coalition led by current Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to clinch a decisive win, according to media projections after polls closed.
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February 8, 2026 at 3:37 PM
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Could you even imagine if President Obama made the troops sit through a a doc about Michelle??
Religious freedom group says US military members were 'pressured' by commanders to see 'Melania'
An active-duty enlisted member of the US military said their unit was "pressured" into seeing Amazon's "Melania" documentary about the first lady.
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February 7, 2026 at 5:19 PM
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In Minnesota, ICE agents are illegally racially profiling residents, drawing weapons during arrests, claiming people’s citizenship documents are fake, and leaving people with long-lasting injuries.

There is no excuse for Democrats to continue funding these jackbooted thugs.
February 7, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Economists at Oxford Economics said gold medals won in Milan Cortina could be worth $1,940, much more than the $700 it estimated golds were worth at the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Olympic Medals Worth More Than Ever As Gold, Silver Cost Soar
Economists at Oxford Economics said gold medals won in Milan Cortina could be worth $1,940, much more than the $700 it estimated golds were worth at the 2022 Winter Olympics.
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February 7, 2026 at 11:35 AM
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Meloni hits out at ‘enemies of Italy’ after rail sabotage and Olympic protests
Prime minister says ‘gangs of criminals’ are undermining country’s efforts to host Winter Games
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February 8, 2026 at 12:39 PM
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Canadian figure skater Madeline Schizas shares homework woes on social media
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Canadian figure skater Madeline Schizas shares homework woes on social media
Schizas, a student at McMaster University in Ontario, shared a post on social media revealing that she had to ask her professor for an extension on an assignment.
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February 8, 2026 at 12:41 PM
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"A week after rupturing her ACL, Lindsey Vonn crashed just 13.4 seconds into the downhill race. Her teammate, Breezy Johnson, took gold, the first medal for the U.S. in these Games."
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2026 Winter Olympics live updates: Lindsey Vonn crashes just seconds race; Breezy Johnson takes gold
Follow the latest news on the Milan Cortina Olympics as the 2026 Winter Games are underway.
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February 8, 2026 at 12:39 PM
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TTC fare inspection leads to alleged threat, police say

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TTC fare inspection leads to alleged threat, police say
Toronto police are requesting the public’s help identifying a suspect who they say is for making a threat against a TTC employee late last year.
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February 8, 2026 at 5:35 AM
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Man charged with criminal harassment after multiple filming incidents across Toronto

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Man charged with criminal harassment after multiple filming incidents across Toronto
Toronto police say a man has been arrested following a Criminal Harassment investigation involving multiple alleged incidents which included filming people across the city.
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February 8, 2026 at 5:34 AM