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Biden warns of dangers of 'oligarchy' of ultra-rich, 'tech-industrial complex' running country

Biden warns of dangers of 'oligarchy' of ultra-rich, 'tech-industrial complex' running country

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden used his farewell address to the nation Wednesday to warn of an “oligarchy” of the ultra-wealthy taking root in the country and of a “tech-industrial complex” that is infringing on Americans' rights and the futur
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Newly named head coach Robin Fraser's first-team staff taking shape at Toronto FC

Newly named head coach Robin Fraser's first-team staff taking shape at Toronto FC

TORONTO — Incumbent goalkeeping coach Simon Eaddy will be returning under new Toronto FC coach Robin Fraser.
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Forestry 'transition' sets off review of BC Timber Sales, province says

Forestry 'transition' sets off review of BC Timber Sales, province says

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — The "significant pressures" on British Columbia's forest industry have prompted a review of BC Timber Sales, the organization that manages about 20 per cent of the annual allowable cut.
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'Tears of joy' at Gaza ceasefire, but protesting groups in Canada say they won't stop

'Tears of joy' at Gaza ceasefire, but protesting groups in Canada say they won't stop

Vancouver resident Nasser Najjar said he cried tears of joy after hearing that a ceasefire had been reached in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza on Wednesday.
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B.C. forests minister says Trump tariffs could be 'devastating' to sector

B.C. forests minister says Trump tariffs could be 'devastating' to sector

U.S. softwood lumber duties and president-elect Donald Trump's threatened tariffs against Canadian exports could be "devastating" to the province's forestry sector, B.C. Forests Minister Ravi Parmar said on Wednesday.
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South African police end mine rescue operation with at least 78 dead and 246 survivors

South African police end mine rescue operation with at least 78 dead and 246 survivors

STILFONTEIN, South Africa (AP) — South African police ended a rescue operation at an abandoned gold mine on Wednesday and said they believe they have brought out all the survivors and retrieved all the bodies after hundreds of miners were trapped for
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Mediators herald Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal. Israel says final details are in flux

Mediators herald Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal. Israel says final details are in flux

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Israel and Hamas have agreed to pause the devastating war in the Gaza Strip, mediators announced Wednesday, raising the possibility of winding down the deadliest and most destructive fighting between the bitter enemies.
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Caretaker in B.C. woman's starvation death says she got little management support

Caretaker in B.C. woman's starvation death says she got little management support

The caretaker convicted for her part in the starvation death of Florence Girard told a coroner's inquest in British Columbia Wednesday that she wouldn't have gone into home care had she known how little support would be given to her.
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WATCH: Sex abuse claims trigger court battle between Canadian rock stars

WATCH: Sex abuse claims trigger court battle between Canadian rock stars

Tonight on 'Closer Look': Duelling lawsuits have been launched after Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley accused Treble Charger's Greig Nori of historic sexual abuse and grooming
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Middle East latest: Israel's Netanyahu says Gaza ceasefire deal is not complete

Middle East latest: Israel's Netanyahu says Gaza ceasefire deal is not complete

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said late Wednesday that a ceasefire agreement with Hamas is still not complete and the final details are being worked out.
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