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U.S. economy shrank in 1st quarter, falling short of expectations
The U.S. economy shrank at a 0.5 per cent annual pace from January through March as President Donald Trump's trade wars ...
World's biggest Call of Duty tournament is happening in Ontario, and it's 'a huge deal'
Kitchener, Ont., is hosting Canada's first Call of Duty championship, a major esports event that organizers say puts the ...
How Labubus became a viral obsession — and fuelled a 'blind box' industry
The viral blind box craze blends surprise, scarcity and social media to fuel a booming global business — and spark debate ...
U of T offers to host some Harvard international students amid Trump turmoil
International students facing possible visas restrictions amid a legal dispute between U.S. President Donald Trump and Harvard University may have a back up plan to return to school in the fall — ...
Trump's 'revenge tax' on other countries could hit U.S.
A controversial tax being proposed by President Donald Trump's administration that could cost Canadians and Canadian ...
Want to be a Region of Waterloo councillor? Applications to be accepted to fill vacant seat
Region of Waterloo council has voted to accept applications to fill a seat left vacant by the death of Kitchener Coun. Kari ...
From Bobby Sherman to Bieber, the mixed fortunes of teen idols
Former teen idol Bobby Sherman, who died this week at age 81, led an apparently productive and fulfilling life after fading ...
Vaccination rates are slipping around the world. Canada isn't immune, says new study
The pandemic dealt a heavy blow to vaccination rates, with an estimated 15 million children missing routine shots between ...
Wildfires put Manitoba GDP at risk more than any other province, Statistics Canada suggests
Manitoba's economy is the most at risk of all the provinces from the effects of wildfires burning across the country this ...
Seven new doctors choose to practise on Manitoulin Island in underserved communities
Three communities on Manitoulin Island are welcoming seven much-needed family doctors after a successful recruiting campaign.
St. John's boosting security at parks over safety concerns, says mayor
St. John's Mayor Danny Breen says security guards have been added to Bannerman Park this summer to address safety concerns ...
Sweeping review gives P.E.I. registered nurses clearer job roles, and in some cases a pay raise
Registered nurses across P.E.I. are getting a clearer picture of their role — and some are also getting a raise — following ...