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Carney wants to 'recalibrate' Canada-China relations with visit: PM's parliamentary aide
As the prime minister gears up to visit China next week, his parliamentary secretary, MP Kody Blois, says Mark Carney would like to “recalibrate” Canada’s once-frosty relationship with the Chinese government and look at economic opportunities for the two nations. Source link
The NDP leadership race is a nail-biter. But is anyone paying attention?
The NDP leadership race could be turning into a nail-biter with no clear winner in sight. But it’s unclear if Canadians are tuning in. Source link
Appetite for a bargain: Rising food costs fuel boom in discount grocery stores
With the cost of living soaring, Ron Robinson is determined to save wherever he can — starting with his grocery bill. It’s why he shops at an ultra discount grocery chain in Montreal, where prices can be as much as 50 per cent less than a regular grocery store. Source link
The apprenticeship of Prince George
When Prince William took his son, Prince George, to help at a homeless shelter recently, he was continuing George’s cautious but deliberate introduction to the public side of his royal life ahead while also offering a reminder of the influence William’s mother, Diana, had on his own upbringing. Source link
U.S. attack in Venezuela creates risk, opportunity for guerilla groups
The U.S. attack on Venezuela has shifted the ground for the various guerilla groups operating across the borderlands with Colombia, raising fears of possible betrayal by Venezuelan regime officials, while opening the door to a wider conflict should U.S. boots ever hit the ground, local security experts say. Source link
Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir dead at 78
Veteran rock musician Bob Weir, co-founder of the Grateful Dead, has died at age 78, after a battle with cancer from “underlying lung issues,” according to a statement posted on his verified Instagram account. Source link
Manitoba judge orders province to reconsider polar bear viewing permits for Churchill company
A Manitoba judge says Natural Resources Minister Ian Bushie must reconsider granting permits to a company that’s no longer allowed to take tourists to see polar bears in large tundra vehicles east of Churchill. Source link
After 100th World Cup win, Canada's Mikaël Kingsbury stays out of dual moguls
A day after securing his 100th career World Cup victory, freestyle skier Mikaël Kingsbury didn’t compete in dual moguls Saturday. Source link
Montrealers rally in support of Iranian people amid anti-regime protests, internet blackout in Iran
Iranian Montrealers rallied in the downtown core Saturday afternoon in a show of support for the people of Iran. Over the past two weeks, the country has been rocked by massive protests that began over Iran’s ailing economy and continue to be fueled by anger toward the regime. Source link
Senators' players, coach come to defence of Ullmark, general manager Staios
Brady Tkachuk and the Ottawa Senators have come to the defence of goaltender Linus Ullmark and general manager Steve Staios after rumours spread online about the reason for the former’s personal leave. Source link