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Mike Bola
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Born in Vancouver and raised in Surrey, BC. 🇨🇦

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The carrier says it's experiencing "higher than normal traffic" following an "outstanding" sale.

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Public Mobile warns of delays, issues following 50% off flash sale
Did you grab a 50% off plan from Public Mobile over the weekend? You might be among the people dealing with delays and problems.
mobilesyrup.com
January 27, 2026 at 3:28 PM
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NEW: Families of two men killed in a Caribbean boat strike sue the Trump administration, accusing it of wrongful death and extrajudicial killings.
First wrongful death lawsuit filed against Trump administration over drug boat strikes
The families of two Trinidadian men who were killed in an Oct. 14 strike on an alleged drug boat accused the U.S. in a lawsuit Tuesday of wrongful death and extrajudicial killings.
nbcnews.to
January 27, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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U.S. consumer confidence declined sharply in January, hitting the lowest level since 2014 as Americans grow increasingly concerned about their financial prospects.
Americans' confidence in the U.S. economy falls sharply in January to lowest level since 2014
U.S. consumer confidence declined sharply in January, hitting the lowest level since 2014 as Americans grow increasingly concerned about their financial prospects.
bit.ly
January 27, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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The retailer claims it only found out about the issue last week, even though archived records suggest it began in early December.

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Canada Computers starts emailing customers about data breach
The retailer claims it only found out about the issue last week, even though archived records suggest it began in early December.
mobilesyrup.com
January 27, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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One to watch:

Could the shingles vaccine prevent or delay new-onset dementia? Ontario-based study says yes https://www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/article/ontario-based-study-suggests-shingles-vaccine-prevents-or-delays-new-onset-dementia/

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January 27, 2026 at 4:38 PM
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In today's roundup:

Alberta on track for deadliest flu season on record, health experts warn https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-deadly-flu-season-9.7061997

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January 27, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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“To be absolutely clear, and I said this to the president, I meant what I said in Davos,” Carney told reporters in Ottawa when asked about the U.S. media report citing Bessent.

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‘I meant what I said:’ Carney says he did not walk back Davos speech to Trump - National | Globalnews.ca
Carney’s comments came after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in an interview that Carney “aggressively” walked back some of the comments he made in a call with Trump.
globalnews.ca
January 27, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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Worth watching:

A toxic gas was hiding inside his home for decades. It's radon, and scientists are tackling its deadly rise www.cbc.ca/news/health/... @laurenpelley.bsky.social @cbcnews.ca

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January 26, 2026 at 7:59 PM
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BREAKING: ICE agents will have a security role during the upcoming Winter Olympics, U.S. embassy sources confirm.
ICE agents will have a security role at Milan-Cortina Olympics, US sources say
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will have a security role during the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Games, according to sources at the U.S. embassy in Rome.
bit.ly
January 27, 2026 at 10:26 AM
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India and the European Union have finalized a long pending landmark trade deal, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday, as the two sides seek to hedge against fickle ties with the US.
India and EU finalize ‘mother of all deals’ with landmark trade pact | CNN
India and the European Union have finalized a long pending landmark trade deal, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday, as the two sides seek to hedge against fickle ties with the US.
www.cnn.com
January 27, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter backs a proposed fan boycott of World Cup matches in the U.S. because of the conduct of President Trump and his administration at home and abroad.
Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter joins those calling for boycott of World Cup in United States
Blatter said on X that it was "right to question this World Cup."
nbcnews.to
January 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi says India and the European Union have reached a free trade agreement to deepen their economic and strategic ties after nearly two decades of negotiations.
India's prime minister says it has reached a free trade with the EU
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says India and the European Union have reached a free trade agreement to deepen their economic and strategic ties.
bit.ly
January 27, 2026 at 6:13 AM
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President Trump says he's raising tariffs on South Korea to 25%.
Trump says he's raising tariffs on South Korea to 25%
President Trump is hiking tariffs on imports from South Korea, saying its government has reneged on an agreement to approve a bilateral trade deal.
cbsn.ws
January 27, 2026 at 12:30 AM
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The measures “will deliver hundreds of dollars more into the bank accounts of more than 12 million Canadians,” Prime Minister Mark Carney said.

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Some Canadians will get GST credit top up to tackle grocery costs: Carney - National | Globalnews.ca
Carney announced the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, which he said, 'will deliver hundreds of dollars more into the bank accounts of more than 12 million Canadians.'
globalnews.ca
January 26, 2026 at 4:27 PM
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Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodríguez said she has had "enough" of Washington's orders, as she works to unite the country after the US capture of its former leader Nicolás Maduro. https://cnn.it/3ZyNOdG
January 26, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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JUST IN: The European Union has launched a wide-reaching investigation into Elon Musk's Grok chatbot on X following global outrage over its ability to generate sexually explicit images, including of children. https://cnn.it/4jWWzrq
January 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group has crossed into Central Command, the Middle East region that includes Iran, a U.S. official told CBS News.
U.S carrier strike group enters Middle East region after Iran commander warns U.S. its forces have "finger on the trigger"
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group has crossed into Central Command, the Middle East region that includes Iran, a U.S. official told CBS News.
cbsn.ws
January 26, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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Eight additional Democrats sign on to an impeachment resolution against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in the wake of the killing of Alex Pretti, bringing the total number of co-sponsors to 120, according to a spokesperson.
Democrats grow louder on calls for Kristi Noem to resign or face impeachment
Eight more Democrats have joined an impeachment resolution against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after the latest fatal shooting by a federal agent.
nbcnews.to
January 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group is now in the Indian Ocean, putting it closer to assist in any potential US operations targeting Iran, two sources told CNN. https://cnn.it/49XLFgI
January 26, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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As we head into a new session of Parliament, our new government is focused on our core missions — to protect our communities, build our economy, and empower Canadians with new opportunities. 
 
Together, we’re building Canada strong.
January 25, 2026 at 7:42 PM
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says his country has no intention of pursuing a free trade deal with China.
Carney says Canada has no plans to pursue free trade agreement with China as Trump threatens tariffs
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says his country has no intention of pursuing a free trade deal with China. He was responding to U.S.
bit.ly
January 25, 2026 at 11:00 PM