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• Alberta's separatists have a Mark Carney problem

  15-09-2026 13:00 via nationalpost.com
  
  In late 2024, Alberta’s separatists were riding high on a wave of anti-Trudeau sentiment. Public support for the Liberal government had hit fresh lows, and a decade of activist policymaking under the former prime minister had reinforced the province’s longtime skepticism that Ottawa could properly represent its interests.Two years on, some Alberta separatists say that Prime Minister Mark Carney’s growing popularity among Canadians — as well as a new oil pipeline deal bet
  
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• Why some passengers touch the plane before boarding

  16-09-2026 00:29 via o.canada.com
  
  Every time Michelle Tucker flies, she reaches out and gives the plane a little tap, tap, tap as she boards. Read More
  
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• Metrolinx hands out limited-edition Lake Ontario Presto cards at Union Station

  16-09-2026 00:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  The transit cards were handed out at Union Station on Tuesday, emblazened with a small graphic of water and the sun in the style of a patch.
  
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• Alberta separatism, NDP's vision for province among reasons cited for Calgary byelection flip

  15-09-2026 23:55 via cbc.ca
  
  After the NDP's Kyle Campbell won the Calgary-Shaw byelection on Monday, turning a typically conservative riding orange, some are pointing at the opposition's vision for core issues like health care and education, while others are tying the result to the province's separatist movement.
  
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• New Ontario rental rules change next week. What you should know

  15-09-2026 23:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  The latest provisions are part of amendments made to the Residential Tenancies Act that were changed through two bills passed by the Ontario government in the past year.
  
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• Canadian wheelchair basketball women win 5th straight, capture Group A at world championships

  15-09-2026 23:42 via cbc.ca
  
  Quarterfinal-bound Canada made it five consecutive victories to open the women's tournament at the wheelchair basketball world championships in Ottawa, defeating Great Britain 92-91 in double overtime to finish first in Group A on Tuesday.
  
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• Alberta NDP flies the anti-separatist flag to steal a UCP riding in Calgary

  15-09-2026 23:21 via cbc.ca
  
  It's hard to find meaning in one byelection for a general election 12 months away. But the big referendum is only five weeks from now.
  
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• Kawhi Leonard is a Raptor again. Are we sure that's good thing?

  15-09-2026 23:08 via cbc.ca
  
  CBC Sports' daily newsletter presents some mixed feelings on the NBA superstar's return to Toronto.
  
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• Poilievre set to try to rally Conservative MPs ahead of Parliament’s return

  15-09-2026 23:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Conservative leader is trailing badly to Mark Carney’s Liberals, ties to shift political conversation from “speeches, summits” to results felt by Canadians.
  
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• Lawyers argue over key factor in sentencing of sex offender who pleaded guilty in Ont. toddler's assault

  15-09-2026 22:59 via cbc.ca
  
  Closing arguments in the sentencing hearing for a registered sex offender who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a toddler in Welland, Ont., last year focused on a key factor that may help determine how long Daniel Senecal will be in prison after he pleaded guilty this summer.
  
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• Halifax Wanderers pitch privately-funded $100M stadium and sports hub

  15-09-2026 22:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Halifax Wanderers are taking matters into their own hands when it comes to having a permanent soccer stadium in the city.
  
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• Family of missing B.C. mountaineer believes she fell while descending the Alps

  15-09-2026 22:20 via cbc.ca
  
  The family of famed Canadian skyrunner and mountaineer Kalie McCrystal, who went missing on the Matterhorn in the Alps more than two weeks ago, say she "remains among the mountains where she felt most at home."
  
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• Carney says deepening ‘alliance’ with European Union is a work in progress

  15-09-2026 21:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is seeking to deepen ties with the European Union amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war.
  
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• Cree chief says Canada blocking community efforts to take back control of child welfare

  15-09-2026 21:34 via cbc.ca
  
  A Cree chief in Ontario is accusing the Carney government of blocking his community's effort to take back jurisdiction over child welfare by imposing financial terms on any handover of jurisdiction — a move that he fears could have an impact on other First Nations.
  
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• Innu Nation says it will move forward with cancelled exhibit amid history dispute with N.L.

  15-09-2026 21:09 via cbc.ca
  
  Jodie Ashini said that nothing has changed in the dynamic between Innu Nation and the province — and that permission wasn't sought from either government or The Rooms to open the exhibit.
  
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• Do school cell phone bans work? Teachers say enforcement can be an issue

  15-09-2026 21:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  Most provinces have put in some form of ban in the past two to three years and vary dependent on the grade level, with New Brunswick the latest to join this year.
  
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• Carney says investment tax incentive expansion is a “mega deduction”

  15-09-2026 21:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  The federal government is expanding a tax incentive aimed at boosting new business investment.
  
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• Date set for coroner’s inquest into 2020 death of Toronto woman that led to protests

  15-09-2026 20:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  The inquest will begin on Oct. 13, with Dr. David Cameron as the presiding officer, and is expected to last 14 days. 
  
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• Mark Carney to meet with Emmanuel Macron in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon

  15-09-2026 20:04 via cbc.ca
  
  French President Emmanuel Macron will meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon next week to discuss energy and defence partnerships.
  
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• Historic mandate: Unionized health-care workers in Sask.'s biggest local vote 99% for strike

  15-09-2026 20:02 via cbc.ca
  
  Unionized health-care workers with CUPE 5430, by far the biggest local in Saskatchewan, have voted 99 per cent in favour of job action in the province's largest strike vote. The workers have been without a contract since March 2023, and have gone more than 4½ years without a pay raise. They're asking for higher wages and safer staffing.
  
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• Health-care workers vote 99% in favour of job action in 'largest strike vote' in Saskatchewan's history

  15-09-2026 20:02 via cbc.ca
  
  Health-care workers represented by CUPE Local 5430 have voted 99 per cent in favour of job action, a move the union is calling the "largest strike vote" in Saskatchewan's history. Members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees local cast ballots, securing a decisive strike mandate, from Sept. 8 to Sept. 14.
  
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• 10/3 podcast: Canada-U.S. trade war: How did two neighbours become rivals?

  15-09-2026 19:39 via nationalpost.com
  
  If Canada and the U.S. were homes on a street, they’d be locked in what could be politely called one of the worst neighbour disputes their quiet town of North America has ever seen.One neighbour complains about how the other treats their kids, while the second neighbour is worried the first is going to unilaterally move the fence into their yard. And tensions are on the rise.But how did two friendly neighbours run into such problems?National Post political reporter Jordan Gowling joins ho
  
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• Why Canadian sourced bearskin caps worn by Buckingham Palace guards could be replaced with faux fur

  15-09-2026 19:24 via nationalpost.com
  
  A cross-party group of U.K. MPs have urged the country’s Ministry of Defence to end the use of real Canadian bearskin for hats worn by the guards who stand outside Buckingham Palace.In a letter to defence minister Luke Pollard, 18 MPs and one peer from a combination of the Labour Party, the Lib Dems and the Green Party called for the bearskin caps to be swapped for faux fur to “meet today’s ethical standards”.The letter reads: “The Government’s continued use
  
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• New Brunswick lawyer owes $1.4 million after complaints from clients who lost money

  15-09-2026 19:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  Fredericton lawyer Stephen Hill has been disbarred following a series of complaints about professional misconduct.
  
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• New Brunswick lawyer disbarred over professional misconduct charges

  15-09-2026 19:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  Fredericton lawyer Stephen Hill has been disbarred following a series of complaints about professional misconduct.
  
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• Carney eyes ‘unique alliance’ with EU, but there are legal limits to his plan

  15-09-2026 18:54 via nationalpost.com
  
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has suggested that deeper integration and a “unique alliance” between Canada and the European Union (EU) could be the answer to the souring of the Canada-U.S. relationship amid the trade war with U.S. President Donald Trump.“We’re not looking to become a member of the European Union ,” he said on Sunday.“What we are looking — and will begin discussions for — [is] a unique alliance with the European Union.
  
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• Substance from Toronto linked to surge of drug poisonings in Kenora, Ont., area

  15-09-2026 18:49 via cbc.ca
  
  Health-care professionals are scrambling to support the most vulnerable people in the Kenora, Ont., area following a surge of more than 60 drug poisonings over a two-day period. The Northwestern Health Unit issued drug alerts on Thursday and Friday, the latter prompted by a substance first detected in Toronto in late April. Here's more about the situation.
  
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• Harper says Canada could have become an energy superpower over a decade ago, blames Trudeau's policy choices

  15-09-2026 18:39 via nationalpost.com
  
  OTTAWA — Former prime minister Stephen Harper said Canada lost its potential to become an energy superpower after he left office, blaming the policies of former prime minister Justin Trudeau, while congratulating Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government on its efforts to revive that opportunity.“In 2015, Canada was poised to become that energy superpower,” said Harper, during the closing speech at the Canada Investment Summit in Toronto on Tuesday.“Today, we are not
  
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• Carney says he's 'pleased' with Stephen Harper's support during investor summit

  15-09-2026 18:39 via nationalpost.com
  
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said he is “pleased” with former prime minister Stephen Harper’s support during his government’s inaugural Canada Investment Summit in Toronto.“I’ve taken advice from Mr. Harper, I’ve taken advice from Mr. Chrétien, Mr. Trudeau, as I should in this role,” said Carney, during a press conference at the summit on Tuesday. “I’m pleased that he’s here supporting…this effort.&rdqu
  
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• Carney says Trump's White House gift came with odd warning: 'Maybe they'll shoot you'

  15-09-2026 18:29 via nationalpost.com
  
  It’s common for heads of government and state to exchange gifts when they meet, but Prime Minister Mark Carney says an offering from U.S. President Donald Trump last year came with a curious caveat. “‘I want to give you something very special, so special, Mark, so special,” Carney recounted of his May 6, 2025 meeting with Trump at the White House, mimicking Trump’s speaking style and a signature open-palmed hand gesture to the delight of some members of the Canada
  
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