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Prices for new U.S. cars have soared. Here’s 1 big reason why
The affordability problem is a risk to American carmakers as Chinese brands expand globally. Many lower and middle-income car shoppers have been relegated to the used-car lot. Source link
Canada's Hudak, Arendz each claim bronze in cross-country skiing at Milano-Cortina Paralympics
Canada’s Mark Arendz collected his 14th career Paralympic medal while teammate Brittany Hudak earned her fourth during Wednesday’s cross-country events at the Milano-Cortina Games. Source link
Confident and united: Canada leveraging experience in pursuit of Para ice hockey gold in Milano-Cortina
In recent Paralympic history, the U.S. has dominated, winning the past four finals. Canada’s last Paralympic gold came in 2006. Despite the two-decade period since its last Paralympic gold, Canada’s ambition remains unshaken. Source link
Sask. woman says boyfriend removed surgical screw poking out of her head after doctor didn't believe her
Surgeons opened Stephanie Faure’s skull 14 months ago to remove brain tumours, leaving her with a metal plate, screws and a scar. So when she could see a screw pushing out through her skin, she went to the hospital to get it safely removed, but says the doctor told her it was just a cyst. […]
2 people die after giving plasma at for-profit Winnipeg collection centres: Health Canada
CBC News has learned two people — including a 22-year-old international student — died after giving plasma at Winnipeg collection centres that pay people for their donations. Source link
Woman who lost 35-week pregnancy settles lawsuit with Fredericton hospital
A Hanwell woman who delivered a stillborn girl at the Chalmers Hospital in 2022 has discontinued her negligence lawsuit against Horizon Health, the hospital and four doctors. Aimee Dunn’s lawyer said the case was settled out of court on terms that were “tolerable” to his client. Source link
How Trump's timeline for the war on Iran keeps shifting, and why that matters
U.S. President Donald Trump and his secretary of war have given multiple and often contradictory descriptions of how long they expect the military operation against Iran to continue. Source link
Horses 'still dying' after flights from Canada to Japan — and regulator seems unaware
A new investigation by animal rights advocates shows horses being flown for slaughter in Japan continue to suffer injuries, illness and even death, reigniting the call for Canada to ban the shipments. Source link
Calls grow for Paralympics to be moved earlier as slushy conditions cause chaos
There are a few common refrains repeated in most of the news articles and athlete announcements about the 2026 Milano-Cortino Paralympic Games: challenging, extremely difficult and brutal conditions. Source link
Conservation groups worry Carney's new nature strategy won't come with funding
The Carney government’s strategy to protect nature is expected to be released in the coming weeks — and some nature advocacy groups worry it won’t come with any new funding. Source link