"Canada's Fiscal Irresponsibility: $20 Billion Deficit Overrun Exposes Systemic Issues"
"Canada's federal government has abandoned its fiscal anchors, resulting in a projected deficit of $60 billion, exceeding its target by $20 billion despite a $45-billion increase in GDP; this is driven by a pattern of short-sighted spending decisions, leaving the country vulnerable to economic shock...
"Canada's Fiscal Irresponsibility: $20 Billion Deficit Overrun Exposes Systemic Issues"
"Canada's federal government has abandoned its fiscal anchors, resulting in a projected deficit of $60 billion, exceeding its target by $20 billion despite a $45-billion increase in GDP; this is driven by a pattern of short-sighted spending decisions, leaving the country vulnerable to economic shock...
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60% Bias Score
Canadian Provinces Divided on Retaliatory Trade Measures Against U.S. Tariffs
Faced with President-elect Trump's threatened tariffs, Ontario proposed halting electricity exports to the U.S., while Alberta and Quebec rejected this, highlighting a division in Canadian trade strategy; Ontario exported 13.9 million megawatt-hours of electricity to the U.S. in 2023.
Canadian Provinces Divided on Retaliatory Trade Measures Against U.S. Tariffs
Faced with President-elect Trump's threatened tariffs, Ontario proposed halting electricity exports to the U.S., while Alberta and Quebec rejected this, highlighting a division in Canadian trade strategy; Ontario exported 13.9 million megawatt-hours of electricity to the U.S. in 2023.
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40% Bias Score
ECB Cuts Rates, Markets Swing on Lagarde's Comments
The European Central Bank (ECB) cut interest rates for the fourth time this year on Thursday, abandoning its pledge to keep rates restrictive, sending Eurozone markets into a swing as investors reacted to President Christine Lagarde's comments.
ECB Cuts Rates, Markets Swing on Lagarde's Comments
The European Central Bank (ECB) cut interest rates for the fourth time this year on Thursday, abandoning its pledge to keep rates restrictive, sending Eurozone markets into a swing as investors reacted to President Christine Lagarde's comments.
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56% Bias Score
"Alberta Police Watchdog Clears Officers in Bystander Death During Robbery Suspect Shooting"
"In February 2022, Edmonton police officers shot and killed an armed robbery suspect, but a stray bullet also killed James Hanna, a bystander in a nearby apartment building; Alberta's police watchdog, ASIRT, said Wednesday that the officers will not face charges, as their actions were deemed justifi...
"Alberta Police Watchdog Clears Officers in Bystander Death During Robbery Suspect Shooting"
"In February 2022, Edmonton police officers shot and killed an armed robbery suspect, but a stray bullet also killed James Hanna, a bystander in a nearby apartment building; Alberta's police watchdog, ASIRT, said Wednesday that the officers will not face charges, as their actions were deemed justifi...
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52% Bias Score
BC Government Imposes Hiring Freeze Amidst Record Deficit
Facing a record \$9-billion deficit, the British Columbia government implemented an immediate hiring freeze for most civil service positions, excluding essential frontline roles, ahead of upcoming union contract negotiations.
BC Government Imposes Hiring Freeze Amidst Record Deficit
Facing a record \$9-billion deficit, the British Columbia government implemented an immediate hiring freeze for most civil service positions, excluding essential frontline roles, ahead of upcoming union contract negotiations.
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48% Bias Score
Alberta UCP Committee Recommends Exemptions to Conflict of Interest Rules for Political Staffers
Alberta's UCP legislature committee recommended exempting most political staffers from conflict of interest rules, sparking opposition concerns about increased secrecy and potential corruption; the changes would allow the premier's chief of staff to investigate ethical breaches internally, prompting...
Alberta UCP Committee Recommends Exemptions to Conflict of Interest Rules for Political Staffers
Alberta's UCP legislature committee recommended exempting most political staffers from conflict of interest rules, sparking opposition concerns about increased secrecy and potential corruption; the changes would allow the premier's chief of staff to investigate ethical breaches internally, prompting...
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48% Bias Score
"Alberta Launches Sheriff-Led Border Patrol in Response to Trump Tariff Threat"
"Alberta is launching a $29-million sheriff-led border patrol to counter drug and human trafficking, prompted by President Trump's tariff threat; dozens of sheriffs will patrol a two-kilometer zone, using drones and roadside checks, to alleviate pressure on federal agencies."
"Alberta Launches Sheriff-Led Border Patrol in Response to Trump Tariff Threat"
"Alberta is launching a $29-million sheriff-led border patrol to counter drug and human trafficking, prompted by President Trump's tariff threat; dozens of sheriffs will patrol a two-kilometer zone, using drones and roadside checks, to alleviate pressure on federal agencies."
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48% Bias Score
BlackRock Recommends 2% Bitcoin Allocation for Diversified Portfolios
BlackRock recommends a maximum 2% bitcoin allocation in diversified portfolios due to its potential for uncorrelated returns, but cautions about its volatility and risk, highlighting the need for suitable risk tolerance and governance. This follows their successful launch of bitcoin exchange-traded ...
BlackRock Recommends 2% Bitcoin Allocation for Diversified Portfolios
BlackRock recommends a maximum 2% bitcoin allocation in diversified portfolios due to its potential for uncorrelated returns, but cautions about its volatility and risk, highlighting the need for suitable risk tolerance and governance. This follows their successful launch of bitcoin exchange-traded ...
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36% Bias Score
Quebec, Newfoundland Strike $33.8B Power Deal
Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador signed a new 50-year deal for the Churchill Falls hydropower station, increasing power prices to 4 cents/kWh from 0.2 cents and launching three new projects costing $25 billion; Quebec will receive 7,200 MW of power, while Newfoundland gains significantly increas...
Quebec, Newfoundland Strike $33.8B Power Deal
Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador signed a new 50-year deal for the Churchill Falls hydropower station, increasing power prices to 4 cents/kWh from 0.2 cents and launching three new projects costing $25 billion; Quebec will receive 7,200 MW of power, while Newfoundland gains significantly increas...
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44% Bias Score
"Geologist's Prediction Sparks Canadian Diamond Rush"
"On Nov. 12, 1991, BHP announced a microdiamond discovery near Canada's Yellowknife, sparking a diamond rush and establishing Canada as a major diamond producer; geologist Chris Jennings, who accurately predicted this potential, played a crucial role."
"Geologist's Prediction Sparks Canadian Diamond Rush"
"On Nov. 12, 1991, BHP announced a microdiamond discovery near Canada's Yellowknife, sparking a diamond rush and establishing Canada as a major diamond producer; geologist Chris Jennings, who accurately predicted this potential, played a crucial role."
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24% Bias Score
Vancouver Police Face Public Hearing Over 2015 Death of Myles Gray
Seven Vancouver police officers face a public disciplinary hearing over the 2015 death of Myles Gray, who died after police responded to a mental health crisis call; a coroner's inquest ruled his death a homicide, and the new hearing aims for a more thorough investigation after previous probes faile...
Vancouver Police Face Public Hearing Over 2015 Death of Myles Gray
Seven Vancouver police officers face a public disciplinary hearing over the 2015 death of Myles Gray, who died after police responded to a mental health crisis call; a coroner's inquest ruled his death a homicide, and the new hearing aims for a more thorough investigation after previous probes faile...
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36% Bias Score
Canada's Federal Government Faces Scrutiny Over Delayed Public Accounts
The Canadian federal government's increasingly late release of public accounts, exceeding 240 days for the 2023/24 fiscal year, raises concerns about transparency, accountability, and potential financial mismanagement, contrasting with private sector practices and those of other provinces.
Canada's Federal Government Faces Scrutiny Over Delayed Public Accounts
The Canadian federal government's increasingly late release of public accounts, exceeding 240 days for the 2023/24 fiscal year, raises concerns about transparency, accountability, and potential financial mismanagement, contrasting with private sector practices and those of other provinces.
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56% Bias Score