Bill C-61, Addressing First Nations Drinking Water, Killed by Parliament Prorogation
The prorogation of Parliament has ended Bill C-61, which aimed to guarantee safe drinking water for all First Nations in Canada, leaving communities facing long-term water issues without legislative protection, despite a 2021 settlement providing billions for infrastructure and compensation.
Bill C-61, Addressing First Nations Drinking Water, Killed by Parliament Prorogation
The prorogation of Parliament has ended Bill C-61, which aimed to guarantee safe drinking water for all First Nations in Canada, leaving communities facing long-term water issues without legislative protection, despite a 2021 settlement providing billions for infrastructure and compensation.
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48% Bias Score
Justice Department Sues Landlords for Alleged Rent-Fixing Scheme
The U.S. Justice Department sued six major landlords for allegedly colluding to keep rents high using an algorithm and shared data, impacting millions of renters already struggling with affordability; one landlord denied the accusations.
Justice Department Sues Landlords for Alleged Rent-Fixing Scheme
The U.S. Justice Department sued six major landlords for allegedly colluding to keep rents high using an algorithm and shared data, impacting millions of renters already struggling with affordability; one landlord denied the accusations.
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52% Bias Score
The Seed of the Sacred Fig": A Family's Struggle Under Iranian Censorship
The Seed of the Sacred Fig," a 168-minute film written and directed by Mohammad Rasoulof, portrays a Tehran family's struggle with government censorship, interweaving their personal conflict with real-world protest footage; its release comes as Rasoulof and the Iranian cast are in exile.
The Seed of the Sacred Fig": A Family's Struggle Under Iranian Censorship
The Seed of the Sacred Fig," a 168-minute film written and directed by Mohammad Rasoulof, portrays a Tehran family's struggle with government censorship, interweaving their personal conflict with real-world protest footage; its release comes as Rasoulof and the Iranian cast are in exile.
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24% Bias Score
Halifax Teen Stabbing Trial: Eyewitness Testimony and Videos Presented
A 16-year-old boy, Ahmad Maher Al Marrach, died after being stabbed during a group assault near the Halifax Shopping Centre on April 22, 2023; a 17-year-old is on trial for second-degree murder, while others have pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
Halifax Teen Stabbing Trial: Eyewitness Testimony and Videos Presented
A 16-year-old boy, Ahmad Maher Al Marrach, died after being stabbed during a group assault near the Halifax Shopping Centre on April 22, 2023; a 17-year-old is on trial for second-degree murder, while others have pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
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32% Bias Score
Homeless Woman Charged After Leaving Newborn Outside in Quebec
A homeless woman in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, gave birth on a street and briefly left her newborn outside in the cold on January 1st; the baby survived, and the mother faces charges, prompting calls for improved support services for vulnerable pregnant women.
Homeless Woman Charged After Leaving Newborn Outside in Quebec
A homeless woman in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, gave birth on a street and briefly left her newborn outside in the cold on January 1st; the baby survived, and the mother faces charges, prompting calls for improved support services for vulnerable pregnant women.
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24% Bias Score
Liberal Leadership Race: A Fight for Survival
The Liberal Party of Canada is holding a leadership race to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, with the winner facing the challenge of preventing electoral disaster and rebuilding the party from opposition, based on current projections of only 35 seats.
Liberal Leadership Race: A Fight for Survival
The Liberal Party of Canada is holding a leadership race to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, with the winner facing the challenge of preventing electoral disaster and rebuilding the party from opposition, based on current projections of only 35 seats.
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60% Bias Score
U.S. Stock Futures Rise Despite Inflation Concerns
U.S. stock futures rose slightly on Wednesday morning, boosted by anticipation of economic data and Fed meeting minutes, but concerns about inflation persist after Tuesday's market decline due to robust job growth and services activity. The 10-year Treasury yield hit an eight-month high, while inves...
U.S. Stock Futures Rise Despite Inflation Concerns
U.S. stock futures rose slightly on Wednesday morning, boosted by anticipation of economic data and Fed meeting minutes, but concerns about inflation persist after Tuesday's market decline due to robust job growth and services activity. The 10-year Treasury yield hit an eight-month high, while inves...
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44% Bias Score
Canadian Winery Permanently Banned for Exploiting Migrant Workers
Toor Vineyards in British Columbia, Canada, was permanently banned from hiring temporary foreign workers and fined \$118,000 for violating program rules, including failure to protect workers from abuse and for not providing promised pay and working conditions; at least one worker reported sexual abu...
Canadian Winery Permanently Banned for Exploiting Migrant Workers
Toor Vineyards in British Columbia, Canada, was permanently banned from hiring temporary foreign workers and fined \$118,000 for violating program rules, including failure to protect workers from abuse and for not providing promised pay and working conditions; at least one worker reported sexual abu...
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44% Bias Score
US to Receive $20 Billion Data Center Investment from Emirati Firm
President-elect Trump announced a $20 billion investment in US data centers by DAMAC Properties, led by Hussain Sajwani, a close business partner, following a similar large investment pledge by a Japanese billionaire last month; this is part of a larger expected investment boom in the sector.
US to Receive $20 Billion Data Center Investment from Emirati Firm
President-elect Trump announced a $20 billion investment in US data centers by DAMAC Properties, led by Hussain Sajwani, a close business partner, following a similar large investment pledge by a Japanese billionaire last month; this is part of a larger expected investment boom in the sector.
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48% Bias Score
BC Wine Industry Faces Crisis After Devastating Freeze
A devastating freeze in January 2024 reduced British Columbia's grape harvest to less than 5 percent of normal, forcing wineries to import grapes from Washington State, Oregon, and California to maintain production, creating both challenges and opportunities for the industry.
BC Wine Industry Faces Crisis After Devastating Freeze
A devastating freeze in January 2024 reduced British Columbia's grape harvest to less than 5 percent of normal, forcing wineries to import grapes from Washington State, Oregon, and California to maintain production, creating both challenges and opportunities for the industry.
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32% Bias Score
Shifting Pediatric Respiratory Infections in Canada: Walking Pneumonia Decline, Flu and RSV Rise
A surge in Canadian children's walking pneumonia cases (163 in 2024 vs. 11 in 2023) is subsiding, replaced by rising influenza and RSV infections; doctors urge flu vaccinations and note a new RSV vaccine for infants.
Shifting Pediatric Respiratory Infections in Canada: Walking Pneumonia Decline, Flu and RSV Rise
A surge in Canadian children's walking pneumonia cases (163 in 2024 vs. 11 in 2023) is subsiding, replaced by rising influenza and RSV infections; doctors urge flu vaccinations and note a new RSV vaccine for infants.
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20% Bias Score
Permanently Banned Midwife Charged with Manslaughter in Baby's Death
A British Columbia woman, Gloria Lemay, permanently banned from midwifery since 2000, was arrested and charged with manslaughter following the death of a baby she assisted in delivering on December 27, 2023, who died on January 6, 2024; police believe her actions led to the child's death.
Permanently Banned Midwife Charged with Manslaughter in Baby's Death
A British Columbia woman, Gloria Lemay, permanently banned from midwifery since 2000, was arrested and charged with manslaughter following the death of a baby she assisted in delivering on December 27, 2023, who died on January 6, 2024; police believe her actions led to the child's death.
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40% Bias Score