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Trump says U.S. will start testing nuclear weapons again
U.S. President Donald Trump, ahead of his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday, said he has instructed the Department of Defence to immediately resume testing nuclear weapons on an “equal basis” with other nuclear powers. Source link
Alberta labour leaders consider general strike after suspension of teachers' bargaining rights
Alberta Federation of Labour president Gil McGowan says unions will encourage workers incensed by the provincial government’s suspension of bargaining rights to volunteer for recall campaigns and prepare for a possible general strike. Source link
What we learned about Lily Allen and David Harbour’s breakup, thanks to her new album West End Girl
On her fifth album, the English singer-songwriter appears to debrief the dissolution of her five-year marriage to the Stranger Things actor in eyebrow-raising detail. Source link
As budget looms, Champagne warns federal workforce must return to 'more sustainable' level
Less than a week before he unveils the federal government’s next budget, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says the size of the public service must return to “something more sustainable.” Source link
Hear from Toronto Blue Jays ahead of World Series Game 5
Blue Jays manager John Schneider, pitcher Chris Bassitt and Toronto’s Game 6 starter are speaking Wednesday ahead of Game 5 against the Dodgers in Los Angeles, with the World Series tied 2-2. Source link
Day in the life: Photographing the World Series
The Toronto Blue Jays are in Los Angeles as they take on the Dodgers for Games 3, 4, and 5 of the World Series. But they’re not the only ones putting in the work at Dodgers Stadium. CBC staff photographer Ben Nelms is also there and shares the highs and lows of covering October baseball. […]
Hear from L.A. Dodgers ahead of World Series Game 5
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and first baseman Freddie Freeman are speaking Wednesday ahead of Game 5 against the Toronto Blue Jays in Los Angeles, with the World Series tied 2-2. Source link
Abduction charge filed against father of N.L. girl taken to Egypt despite court order
Bouchra Marbouhi says she last saw her daughter the morning of Friday, Sept. 26, when she got her ready for school. She told the girl that her father would be picking her up for a sleepover. But he never brought her back. Source link
Quebec's pain, Ontario and N.B.'s gain? Doctors look to leave province over new forced deal
The fallout continues after the Quebec government invoked closure over the weekend to force a new remuneration system on doctors, with many physicians already inquiring about opportunities in other provinces. Source link
Sask. NDP calls for public inquiry into wildfire response as public safety minister faces calls to resign
The Opposition NDP’s effort to establish an independent public inquiry into the government’s response to a wildfire that ravaged a northern Saskatchewan village this summer has been blocked. Source link