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• Alberta Premier Danielle Smith deflects when asked about wildfires and climate change

  Danielle Smith said the government is bringing in arson investigators from outside the province to trace the cause of some wildfires during an unprecedented season in Alberta.

  Environment

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• The Liberals are moving to make hybrid Parliament permanent

  Since March 2020, parliamentarians have had to routinely introduce temporary -- and expiring -- provisions allowing for MPs to appear in the House of Commons virtually.

  Canada

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• Donald Trump says he’s been indicted in classified documents case

  The charges stem from a U.S. Justice Department special counsel investigation into whether Trump withheld classified documents and obstructed efforts to retrieve them.

  U.S. News

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• Trudeau Foundation board chair says Chinese company’s donation returned

  One of the men who arranged the donation in 2016, billionaire Zhang Bin, is listed online as chairman of Millennium Golden Eagle International.

  Canada

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• Why is the federal government looking to create a national emergency agency?

  Here's a look at what a national emergency agency could consist of, and how it would be different from what's already in place to deal with disasters like wildfires.

  Canada

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• How a rise in anti-LGBTQ2 hate adds to the challenges for queer politicians

  When LGBTQ political representation may be needed most, advocates and politicians say increased hostility and polarization are pushing queer people away from Parliament Hill.

  Canada

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• Liberal budget bill passed by House of Commons after Tory filibuster

  The House of Commons passed the Liberal government's budget bill today, which seeks to roll out vast new incentives for clean energy and expending dental care subsidies.

  Canada

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• Meet 2 Halifax firefighter heroes. Even PM Trudeau came calling

  Two Halifax firefighters are being honoured for driving through "a wall of fire" to rescue an elderly man during the wildfire evacuations.

  Canada

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• Biden condemns ‘cruel’ wave of state legislation to restrict LGBTQ2 rights

  “Congress must pass, must pass the Equality Act and send it to my desk,” Biden said of a legislative measure he had named a top priority during his 2020 campaign.

  Politics

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• Danny Masterson trial: Judge finds lawyers leaked info to Church of Scientology

  A judge ruled Danny Masterson's ex-lawyers leaked sensitive trial information to the Church of Scientology about the women who accused him of rape.

  Entertainment

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• Why did the Bank of Canada hike rates? Here’s what ‘tipped the balance’

  Bank of Canada deputy governor Paul Beaudry says recent economic data suggests the risk of sticky inflation has gone up, prompting the latest interest rate hike.

  Economy

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• Online streaming bill to leave out social media users, Ottawa tells CRTC

  The government's online streaming bill, which passed in April, aims to force platforms such as Netflix, YouTube and TikTok to contribute to and promote Canadian content.

  Tech

  5 hours
• What causes most wildfires in Canada, and why we’re ‘primed’ for a lot more

  Though it is not yet determined what caused a number of this year's earlier-than-usual and more widespread wildfires, there are two common reasons wildfires begin.

  Canada

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• Liberals face calls for LGBTQ2 envoy to advocate abroad

  Randy Boissonnault, a former LGBTQ adviser to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for domestic issues, says he supports having an official co-ordinate Canada's advocacy abroad.

  Canada

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• Target suicide prevention strategies towards men, Indigenous people: Senate report

  A new Senate report says Canada can make strides in suicide prevention if all levels of government develop strategies tailored towards groups facing the highest suicide rates.

  Canada

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• 700 international students facing deportation will get ‘fair outcome’: minister

  Fraser also said Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will be working closely with Canada Border Services Agency to resolve the issue.

  Canada

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• PGA-LIV merger hangs over Canadian Open. What’s behind the controversy?

  The deal between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf shook the sporting world when it was announced Tuesday following two years of bad blood brewing between the sports leagues.

  Sports

  8 hours
• Republicans to push early, mail-in voting after years of opposition

  Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said the party “has never said ‘don’t vote early,'” but acknowledged the GOP will have to work to shift voters' perceptions.

  Politics

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• S&P/TSX composite ticks lower Thursday, U.S. stock markets move higher

  The S&P/TSX composite index was down 40.99 points at 19,942.70.

  Economy

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• Fight continues against wildfires in hard-hit northern Quebec

  Quebec's forest fire agency says there are 150 active fires in the province and that so far more than 639,000 hectares have burned to date.

  Fire

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• ‘Bob’s Burgers’ actor Jay Johnston charged for alleged role in Jan. 6 attack

  Actor Jay Johnston was arrested on a felony charge of civil disorder and other lesser offences, according to court documents.

  Entertainment

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• Wildfire smoke hangs over Toronto, poor air quality prompts cancellations, warnings

  Canada's most populous city experienced hazy skies and poor air quality Thursday as smoke from wildfires in Ontario and Quebec hung over Toronto.

  Canada

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• Supreme Court of Canada won’t hear unvaccinated Alberta woman’s case for organ donation

  The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear the appeal of an Alberta woman who was unwilling to be vaccinated in order to get a life-saving organ transplant.

  Canada

  10 hours
• Poilievre misses Pride flag raising, says he was working late

  Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre scheduled a press conference Thursday as the Pride flag was being raised outside the House of Commons.

  Canada

  10 hours
• Roots sales are down on lower demand for its sweatpants

  Roots chief executive Meghan Roach says the results aligned with the company's internal projections and reflected a challenging economic environment.

  Money

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