Surge in Non-Alcoholic Beverage Sales Reflects Evolving Canadian Drinking Habits
The sales of non-alcoholic beverages in Canada have surged 73 percent in the past year, driven by growing health concerns about alcohol, changing social norms, and improved product technology, resulting in a decline in alcohol consumption and sales.
Surge in Non-Alcoholic Beverage Sales Reflects Evolving Canadian Drinking Habits
The sales of non-alcoholic beverages in Canada have surged 73 percent in the past year, driven by growing health concerns about alcohol, changing social norms, and improved product technology, resulting in a decline in alcohol consumption and sales.
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44% Bias Score
Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban Unless ByteDance Sells App by Sunday
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a law banning TikTok in the U.S. unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells it by Sunday, prioritizing national security concerns over free speech arguments impacting roughly 170 million American users.
Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban Unless ByteDance Sells App by Sunday
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a law banning TikTok in the U.S. unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells it by Sunday, prioritizing national security concerns over free speech arguments impacting roughly 170 million American users.
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48% Bias Score
Pakistani National Facing Extradition for Alleged New York Terror Plot
A Pakistani national, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, was arrested in Quebec on September 4, 2024, for allegedly plotting a mass shooting at a New York Jewish center to mark the anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel; he faces extradition to the U.S. on terrorism charges.
Pakistani National Facing Extradition for Alleged New York Terror Plot
A Pakistani national, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, was arrested in Quebec on September 4, 2024, for allegedly plotting a mass shooting at a New York Jewish center to mark the anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel; he faces extradition to the U.S. on terrorism charges.
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52% Bias Score
Shrinking Populations and Aging Societies Pose Global Challenges
In 2024, China's population dropped by 1.4 million, mirroring similar declines in Japan, South Korea, and Italy, prompting governments to implement financial incentives to encourage higher birth rates to address the economic and social challenges of aging and shrinking populations.
Shrinking Populations and Aging Societies Pose Global Challenges
In 2024, China's population dropped by 1.4 million, mirroring similar declines in Japan, South Korea, and Italy, prompting governments to implement financial incentives to encourage higher birth rates to address the economic and social challenges of aging and shrinking populations.
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52% Bias Score
Canada Prepares Retaliatory Tariffs Against Potential Trump Trade War
Canada plans to retaliate against potential U.S. tariffs with its own tariffs on $37 billion of U.S. imports, potentially escalating to $147 billion, following a two-week consultation period, in response to President-elect Trump's dissatisfaction with Canadian border security measures.
Canada Prepares Retaliatory Tariffs Against Potential Trump Trade War
Canada plans to retaliate against potential U.S. tariffs with its own tariffs on $37 billion of U.S. imports, potentially escalating to $147 billion, following a two-week consultation period, in response to President-elect Trump's dissatisfaction with Canadian border security measures.
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56% Bias Score
China's 2024 Economic Growth: Strong Finish, Uncertain Future
China's economy grew 5.0% in 2024, meeting its annual target, but a looming trade war with the US and weak domestic demand could hinder future growth; the fourth quarter saw a 5.4% increase, exceeding expectations but potentially inflated by front-loaded exports.
China's 2024 Economic Growth: Strong Finish, Uncertain Future
China's economy grew 5.0% in 2024, meeting its annual target, but a looming trade war with the US and weak domestic demand could hinder future growth; the fourth quarter saw a 5.4% increase, exceeding expectations but potentially inflated by front-loaded exports.
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44% Bias Score
Luxury Icebreaker Launches First St. Lawrence Winter Cruise
The Commandant Charcot, a French luxury icebreaker, launched its first winter cruise on the St. Lawrence River on Friday, carrying 150 passengers from Europe, the UK, and the US, with the aim of establishing a new winter tourism season and boosting the economies of Quebec's various ports.
Luxury Icebreaker Launches First St. Lawrence Winter Cruise
The Commandant Charcot, a French luxury icebreaker, launched its first winter cruise on the St. Lawrence River on Friday, carrying 150 passengers from Europe, the UK, and the US, with the aim of establishing a new winter tourism season and boosting the economies of Quebec's various ports.
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36% Bias Score
Trump, Xi Hold Phone Call, Signal Potential Shift in U.S.-China Relations
On Friday, President-elect Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke by phone, discussing trade, fentanyl, TikTok, and the war in Ukraine; Xi congratulated Trump and expressed hope for improved relations, while Trump confirmed the call was "very good" for both countries.
Trump, Xi Hold Phone Call, Signal Potential Shift in U.S.-China Relations
On Friday, President-elect Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke by phone, discussing trade, fentanyl, TikTok, and the war in Ukraine; Xi congratulated Trump and expressed hope for improved relations, while Trump confirmed the call was "very good" for both countries.
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48% Bias Score
American Express to Pay $138 Million in Wire Fraud Settlement
American Express will pay $138 million to settle a wire fraud investigation stemming from misleading tax advice provided to small and mid-size businesses, resulting in the termination of 200 employees and discontinuation of the related products in 2021.
American Express to Pay $138 Million in Wire Fraud Settlement
American Express will pay $138 million to settle a wire fraud investigation stemming from misleading tax advice provided to small and mid-size businesses, resulting in the termination of 200 employees and discontinuation of the related products in 2021.
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40% Bias Score
Ford Considers Early Ontario Election Amidst U.S. Tariff Threat
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is considering a snap election due to the potential for devastating U.S. tariffs, arguing he needs a mandate to spend tens of billions of dollars in aid to prevent the loss of 500,000 jobs, while opposition parties claim an election is unnecessary.
Ford Considers Early Ontario Election Amidst U.S. Tariff Threat
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is considering a snap election due to the potential for devastating U.S. tariffs, arguing he needs a mandate to spend tens of billions of dollars in aid to prevent the loss of 500,000 jobs, while opposition parties claim an election is unnecessary.
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48% Bias Score
Inquest investigates death of woman with Down syndrome who starved under home care
Florence Girard, a woman with Down syndrome, starved to death in October 2018 at age 38, weighing 50 pounds, under the care of Astrid Dahl in Port Coquitlam, B.C.; a coroner's inquest is investigating failures in oversight by Kinsight Community Society, which contracted with Community Living BC.
Inquest investigates death of woman with Down syndrome who starved under home care
Florence Girard, a woman with Down syndrome, starved to death in October 2018 at age 38, weighing 50 pounds, under the care of Astrid Dahl in Port Coquitlam, B.C.; a coroner's inquest is investigating failures in oversight by Kinsight Community Society, which contracted with Community Living BC.
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36% Bias Score
Canada's Divided Response to US Trade Actions
Disagreements among Canadian provinces regarding responses to US trade protectionism highlight a need for a unified national strategy to protect Canadian economic interests and counter protectionist measures.
Canada's Divided Response to US Trade Actions
Disagreements among Canadian provinces regarding responses to US trade protectionism highlight a need for a unified national strategy to protect Canadian economic interests and counter protectionist measures.
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40% Bias Score