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Competitive handgun shooters say federal ban signals end of their sport

The 2023 federal freeze on handgun sales has prompted athletes in precision shooting sports to lobby for exemptions they say the...

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Canadians can now switch phone plans without paying early exit fees

CRTC ban on activation, modification, and cancellation fees takes effect Friday. Customers can shop for better deals without penalty.

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David Hockney, painter of luminous pools and landscapes, dies at 88

The British pop art pioneer, whose vibrant works entered popular culture, died Thursday in London after decades of innovation.

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Canada to regulate AI chatbots after school shooting

New bill proposes age restrictions on social media for under-16s and chatbot guardrails. Academics warn of loopholes and weak enforcement.

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Household debt hits $1.80 per dollar of income, sixth straight rise

Statistics Canada reports the debt-to-income ratio rose to 179.6% in Q1 2026 as Canadians borrow more.

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Artist David Hockney, master of pool paintings, dies at 88

British artist David Hockney, whose shimmering California pool scenes became 20th-century icons, died Thursday at his London home.

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Household debt hits $1.80 per dollar of income

Canadian households owe more than ever relative to their income, Statistics Canada reports, marking the sixth straight quarter of rising debt.

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What happens to mortgages if Alberta separates?

Separatists say banks will transition smoothly. Economists point to major unknowns around CMHC, regulation, and currency.

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Taylor Swift Becomes Youngest Woman in Songwriters Hall of Fame

At 36, the artist was honoured Thursday alongside Kiss, Kenny Loggins and others at the New York ceremony, where Steven Spielberg introduced her.

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Carney Meets Macron Before G7 Summit in French Alps

Canada's PM heads to Paris to pass the G7 presidency baton to France and discuss bilateral priorities ahead of next week's summit.

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Alberta summer forecast: warm and drier than normal

Environment Canada predicts 40-70% chance of above-normal temperatures across the province this summer, with no extreme heat dome expected.

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Federal minister defends conflict-of-interest handling on Alto project

Finance Minister Francois-Phillippe Champagne testifies he followed all rules after his partner got a job offer at the $90-billion...