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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
Agnico Eagle Bids $204 Million for O3 Mining's Marban Gold Project
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. is bidding $204 million for O3 Mining Inc., a 58% premium, to acquire its Marban Alliance gold project near Agnico's Canadian Malartic mine in Quebec's Abitibi region, aiming to share infrastructure and labor, with permitting being the main hurdle.
Agnico Eagle Bids $204 Million for O3 Mining's Marban Gold Project
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. is bidding $204 million for O3 Mining Inc., a 58% premium, to acquire its Marban Alliance gold project near Agnico's Canadian Malartic mine in Quebec's Abitibi region, aiming to share infrastructure and labor, with permitting being the main hurdle.
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44% Bias Score
Canada Sets Moderate 2035 Emissions Reduction Target Amidst Political Headwinds
Canada announces a new target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45-50% from 2005 levels by 2035, falling slightly below expert recommendations and facing political hurdles despite recent emission declines.
Canada Sets Moderate 2035 Emissions Reduction Target Amidst Political Headwinds
Canada announces a new target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45-50% from 2005 levels by 2035, falling slightly below expert recommendations and facing political hurdles despite recent emission declines.
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32% 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
Ontario Unveils Plan to Clear Homeless Encampments with Stricter Laws and Increased Funding
Ontario introduces legislation increasing penalties for trespassing and banning public drug use to clear homeless encampments, while investing $75.5 million in shelters and housing, aiming to resolve conflicts with court rulings that prevent evictions without adequate alternatives.
Ontario Unveils Plan to Clear Homeless Encampments with Stricter Laws and Increased Funding
Ontario introduces legislation increasing penalties for trespassing and banning public drug use to clear homeless encampments, while investing $75.5 million in shelters and housing, aiming to resolve conflicts with court rulings that prevent evictions without adequate alternatives.
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52% Bias Score
Canada Sells Remaining Air Canada Stake at Profit
The Canadian government fully divested its 6% stake in Air Canada, selling 14 million shares over two days for an average of $25.02 per share, generating a profit on its initial $500 million investment made in April 2021 as part of a pandemic bailout package.
Canada Sells Remaining Air Canada Stake at Profit
The Canadian government fully divested its 6% stake in Air Canada, selling 14 million shares over two days for an average of $25.02 per share, generating a profit on its initial $500 million investment made in April 2021 as part of a pandemic bailout package.
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28% Bias Score
Hinton's Nobel Prize Underscores AI's Benefits and Risks
Geoffrey Hinton, the 2023 Nobel laureate in Physics, warned of AI's potential risks despite its productivity benefits, emphasizing the urgent need for safety research; his work, supported by Canadian institutions, highlights the importance of long-term investment in fundamental research.
Hinton's Nobel Prize Underscores AI's Benefits and Risks
Geoffrey Hinton, the 2023 Nobel laureate in Physics, warned of AI's potential risks despite its productivity benefits, emphasizing the urgent need for safety research; his work, supported by Canadian institutions, highlights the importance of long-term investment in fundamental research.
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40% Bias Score
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