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People in Iran make contact with outside world, describe scenes on the streets
With the internet down in Iran, accurately reflecting the demonstrations from abroad has been difficult. But with the return of some communications on Tuesday, The Associated Press was able to make contact with people in the country who were witnessing and taking part in the protests. Source link
As Carney heads to China to talk trade, Ontario premier still '100% dead against' rolling back EV tariffs
With Canada’s prime minister in China this week on a trade mission, Ontario Premier Doug Ford is doubling down on his plea to Mark Carney: do not remove tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. Source link
Coastal First Nations leaders speak after meeting with Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Coastal First Nations leaders in B.C. before leaving on his trip to China on Tuesday. Carney has said the meeting is about dialogue and not big announcements. Source link
Scammers posing as politicians on WhatsApp offer false housing promises, MP warns
Scammers have been impersonating MPs on the messaging app WhatsApp in an attempt to solicit funds in exchange for false promises of access to subsidized housing, one parliamentarian says. Source link
NDP leadership candidate apologizes for using AI to respond to Reddit questions
Despite being concerned artificial intelligence is replacing workers, NDP leadership candidate and union leader Rob Ashton used AI in his campaign messaging during an “ask me anything” event on Reddit. Source link
'We're not going to cancel the games,' Arctic Winter Games organizers say amid Greenland turmoil
Excitement for the games among athletes and organizers is growing. But so too are tensions in the circumpolar world, with U.S. President Donald Trump openly musing about a takeover of Greenland. Source link
Canadian midfielder Emma Regan leaves Northern Super League to join NWSL team
Midfielder Emma Regan’s breakthrough year with Canada and AFC Toronto has led to a transfer to a National Women’s Soccer League club. Source link
Statistics Canada to trim 850 jobs as public servants, unions brace for more cuts
Federal workers are starting to learn more about planned job cuts across the public service after Statistics Canada told employees on Monday that 850 positions will be eliminated from the department over the next two years. Source link
McDonald's Canada to freeze price of small coffee, drop cost of value meals for one year
McDonald’s Canada will freeze the price of a small cup of coffee at $1 for at least a year and drop the price of its McValue meals to $5 for the same duration, its CEO announced on Tuesday. Source link