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In boost to mining industry, Canada commits to stockpile critical minerals as a national security priority
Canada is officially designating certain critical minerals as a national security priority under the Defence Production Act, a move that would allow the federal government to support the mining industry by guaranteeing them a buyer and a minimum price. Source link
Fate of grizzly that fled scene after Calgary-area mauling remains unclear
The fate of a grizzly bear that fled the scene of a mauling west of Calgary remains unclear as an investigation by Alberta Fish and Wildlife continues. Forestry and Parks Minister Todd Loewen says the attack’s close proximity to Calgary demonstrates the eastward expansion of the grizzly bear range. Source link
Sydney Sweeney wore a sheer dress. Why do people care so much?
Sydney Sweeney wore a sheer and very revealing dress to an industry event on Wednesday evening, prompting passionate and mixed reactions. Source link
New York trial of accused Indian hit squad member delayed
The murder-for-hire trial of Nikhil (Nick) Gupta, accused of planning assassinations for the Indian government in New York, has been delayed. The trial, which was due to start on Monday in New York, is expected to reveal extensive evidence about the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in B.C. Source link
Canadian pairs sit 2nd, 3rd after short program at Skate Canada International
Two Canadian pairs sit in medal position after Friday’s short program at Skate Canada International, the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating event in Saskatoon. Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps are in second place, with fellow Canadians Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud close behind in third. Source link
'Why did he promise it?': Poilievre criticizes Carney for not securing U.S. trade deal
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is questioning why Prime Minister Mark Carney promised he could handle U.S. President Donald Trump, given that the two countries have yet to finalize a trade agreement that would see Canada granted some tariff relief. Source link
Toronto Blue Jays World Series tickets among the priciest — ever
Toronto Blue Jays ticket prices are soaring and they’re unlikely to improve, with this year’s World Series quickly becoming one of the priciest — ever. Source link
Unacceptable or justifiable: Lingering questions about deadly U.S. boat strikes
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and the newest Nobel Peace Prize laureate, a Venezuelan, have weighed in — in dramatically different fashion — about deadly U.S. strikes on alleged drug-carrying boats. Source link
Trump says Carney apologized for Ford's anti-tariff ad
U.S. President Donald Trump says Prime Minister Mark Carney apologized for the Ontario government ad that used former president Ronald Reagan’s own words to spread an anti-tariff message to an American audience. Source link
Saskatoon police tactical team officer fired after hot tub party now charged with assault
A former Saskatoon police officer, fired in September with two other officers after an off-duty hot tub party in his backyard, is now charged with assault. Dylan Kemp is appealing his firing. Source link