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Burger King franchise group accused of hundreds of child labour violations at Wisconsin restaurants

February 9, 2026 at 9:44 PM

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Burger King franchise group accused of hundreds of child labour violations at Wisconsin restaurants

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Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers says a Wisconsin Burger King franchise owner had 1,656 child labour and wage payment law violations over a two-year span at its restaurants across the state.

Check your blood pressure medication after Health Canada announces recall

February 9, 2026 at 9:42 PM

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Check your blood pressure medication after Health Canada announces recall

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A blood pressure medication mix-up has led to a nationwide recall of MAR-Amlodipine tablets.

‘What were you thinking?’: Toronto driver clocked going almost 100 km/h over speed limit in Hamilton

February 9, 2026 at 9:41 PM

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‘What were you thinking?’: Toronto driver clocked going almost 100 km/h over speed limit in Hamilton

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A 57-year-old man has been charged after being clocked driving almost 100 km/h above the speed limit in Hamilton last week.

Most Albertans would vote to stay in Canada, Angus Reid survey finds

February 9, 2026 at 9:40 PM

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Most Albertans would vote to stay in Canada, Angus Reid survey finds

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Amid ongoing debate about provincial sovereignty, most Albertans would vote to stay in Canada, according to a new survey from the Angus Reid Institute.

February 9, 2026 at 9:38 PM

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Conservatives, Liberals working on behind-the-scenes deals as PM downplays election talk | CBC News

Liberals and Conservatives are working out a path that could keep the government in power, sources tell CBC News, while Prime Minister Mark Carney continues to downplay the likelihood of a spring elec...

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February 9, 2026 at 9:36 PM

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Trump administration live updates: Lawmakers view unredacted Epstein files at Justice Department

Trump administration live updates: Congress members may begin viewing unredacted Epstein files at DOJ

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February 9, 2026 at 8:58 PM

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Trade agreements come with rules: Here’s what Canada can and cannot do

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Trade agreements come with rules: Here’s what Canada can and cannot do

Canada didn’t break any trade agreements. The U.S. did, say trade experts.

Petition 441-02873 - Petitions

February 9, 2026 at 2:54 PM

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A petition calling on PP to get security clearance, as he should.

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February 9, 2026 at 3:00 AM

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February 9, 2026 at 12:50 AM

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Authoritarianism: How You Know It When You See It share.google/quVCAoNQ2q4O...

Authoritarianism: How You Know It When You See It

The Commons is an online library for the change makers of the world and for those interested in social change, activism, organising, advocacy and justice.

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February 8, 2026 at 8:15 PM

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Man behind the Clarity Act has choice words for Alberta separatists and Danielle Smith | CBC News

Former Liberal cabinet minister Stéphane Dion is lambasting the brewing separatist movement in Alberta and demanding Premier Danielle Smith clarify her position and lay out the next steps depending on...

Quebec City teen facing terrorism charge for allegedly promoting neo-Nazi group

February 8, 2026 at 5:54 PM

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Quebec City teen facing terrorism charge for allegedly promoting neo-Nazi group

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A Quebec City area teen is facing terrorism charges for alleged promotion of “violent ideology” connected to a neo-Nazi group on social media.

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February 6, 2026 at 12:25 AM

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Fact check: Is Prime Minister Mark Carney in the Epstein files?

CBC’s fact-check team searched for Mark Carney’s name in the U.S. Justice Department’s Epstein Library. Here’s what we found.

February 6, 2026 at 12:23 AM

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Carney shakes up Canada's auto industry, replacing EV sales mandate with purchase rebates | CBC News

Prime Minister Mark Carney is repealing Canada's electric vehicle mandate that set a target that all new vehicles in Canada must be electric in a decade. Instead, the government is introducing stronge...

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February 6, 2026 at 12:19 AM

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Who are the Toronto police officers accused of assisting organized crime? Here’s what we know so far | CBC News

A major corruption probe by police in York Region has led to the arrest of seven active Toronto police officers and one retired officer, accused of assisting organized crime. Here’s what we know so fa...

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February 6, 2026 at 12:17 AM

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9 Toronto police officers facing charges related to tow-truck violence: source | CBC News

Nine Toronto police officers are facing charges related to violent incidents involving tow trucks and operators across the Greater Toronto Area, multiple sources tell CBC News.

February 5, 2026 at 11:56 AM

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ANALYSIS | U.S. interest in Alberta separatism raises red flags over what might come next | CBC News

Communications between the Trump administration and Alberta's separatist movement raised alarm at the highest levels in Canada last week. It also raised questions about Washington's possible intention...

February 5, 2026 at 11:54 AM

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Stephen Harper says Canada must urgently reduce its dependence on the U.S. | CBC News

Speaking at an Ottawa gala late Wednesday, former prime minister Stephen Harper said that Canada must urgently pivot in the face of an erratic U.S. president and reduce its dependence on the American ...

Conservative MP Jivani says Trump gave him a message for Canadians during Washington trip | CBC News

February 5, 2026 at 11:53 AM

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I feel he is undermining P.M. Carney. He's making us look weak.
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Conservative MP Jamil Jivani says he met with Trump administration officials on Wednesday as he visits the United States capital on an independent trip billed as an effort to improve Canada-U.S. trade...

Canadians urged to prepare for disruptions under new Cuba travel warning

February 5, 2026 at 2:15 AM

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#AnonDown

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We've unfortunately got some sad news... One of ours is no longer with us. RIP fl0w3rchilde. We love and miss you. 😢🕯️#AnonDown #Anonymous #RIP

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February 4, 2026 at 10:53 PM

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Canadians urged to prepare for disruptions under new Cuba travel warning

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February 4, 2026 at 12:28 PM

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Thousands of Epstein files taken down after some survivors' names, nude photos found | CBC News

Lawyers for dozens of alleged victims of Jeffrey Epstein immediately noted that, despite the U.S. Department of Justice's promises, some of its published records contained the names or other identifyi...

ANALYSIS | Why concerns are growing the Trump administration could meddle in crucial U.S. elections | CBC News

February 4, 2026 at 12:26 PM

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To those saying the constitution doesn't allow this. The constitution means nothing to him. He has shown this.
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Concern is mounting among political observers and critics of U.S. President Donald Trump that his administration is laying the groundwork to meddle in crucial midterm elections that could determine wh...

Conservative MP Jivani heads to Washington after Liberals snub offer to collaborate | CBC News

February 4, 2026 at 11:21 AM

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A Conservative boot locker and friend of Vance decides to boot lick.
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Conservative MP Jamil Jivani, a longtime friend of U.S Vice-President JD Vance, is travelling to Washington to advocate for better Canada-U.S. relations after multiple unsuccessful emails to members o...