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Federal government expands Fintrac powers to crack down on blockade financing

Federal government expands Fintrac powers to crack down on blockade financing

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says crowdfunding sites being used to channel money to the protesters will now be required to report to the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada
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OPINION: Ontario’s ‘affordable housing’ task force leaves out low income issues

OPINION: Ontario’s ‘affordable housing’ task force leaves out low income issues

The growth of Ontario’s house market has pushed housing prices out of the reaches of many
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BEYOND LOCAL: Unusual weather that brings snow to the Sahara desert

BEYOND LOCAL: Unusual weather that brings snow to the Sahara desert

The Atlas Mountains in particular act as a snowtrap because of their proximity to the Atlantic and elevation
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BEYOND LOCAL: Could Ottawa police be sued for failing to arrest freedom convoy protesters?

BEYOND LOCAL: Could Ottawa police be sued for failing to arrest freedom convoy protesters?

In Canada, police can be sued for their failure to protect victims of crime in some circumstances
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OPINION: How entertainment helps us understand conspiracy theories, anti-vax messaging and the infodemic

OPINION: How entertainment helps us understand conspiracy theories, anti-vax messaging and the infodemic

For centuries, writers have recognized that disease outbreaks spur the spread of incorrect information, or misinformation.
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OPINION: Banning ‘Maus’ only exposes the significance of this searing graphic novel about the Holocaust

OPINION: Banning ‘Maus’ only exposes the significance of this searing graphic novel about the Holocaust

Art Spiegelman’s ‘Maus’ won a 1992 Pulitzer Prize
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Injunction granted to prevent protesters from blocking Ambassador Bridge

Injunction granted to prevent protesters from blocking Ambassador Bridge

In a ruling late Friday afternoon, a judge gave the protestors until 7 p.m. to clear out, although it remained unclear when many would leave.
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VIDEO: Guelph's singing city councillor takes on trucker protest with 'Crybabies Caravan'

VIDEO: Guelph's singing city councillor takes on trucker protest with 'Crybabies Caravan'

'Beating of the privilege chest. Inconvenience isn’t being oppressed,' sings Gordon in his song
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Provinces to relax COVID-19 restrictions, say risk assessment lies with citizens

Provinces to relax COVID-19 restrictions, say risk assessment lies with citizens

Premier Jason Kenney said people need to live with COVID-19
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CANADA: Officials won't let 'angry crowd' dictate COVID-19 policy, says public safety minister

CANADA: Officials won't let 'angry crowd' dictate COVID-19 policy, says public safety minister

Minister Marco Mendicino stressed the importance of science and good-faith efforts to deal with the pandemic
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