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Venezuela latest: Nicolás Maduro takes office as global backlash and sanctions mount

Venezuela latest: Nicolás Maduro takes office as global backlash and sanctions mount

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was sworn in for a third six-year term Friday despite international condemnation of his recent reelection as illegitimate , as his administration grows increasingly brazen in cracking down
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P.E.I. oyster farmers fear without government help, MSX parasite will kill industry

P.E.I. oyster farmers fear without government help, MSX parasite will kill industry

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's oyster industry is calling for more research and government action as a parasite spreads in the province's waters, threatening the world-renowned export.
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Heavy equipment used to bash into a Newfoundland bank for second time in a month

Heavy equipment used to bash into a Newfoundland bank for second time in a month

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Police in eastern Newfoundland say that for the second time in less than a month thieves have used heavy equipment to smash into a bank and steal an ATM.
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Former student now facing attempted murder charge after alleged school threats: OPP

Former student now facing attempted murder charge after alleged school threats: OPP

Ontario Provincial Police say a 19-year-old is facing upgraded and additional charges, including attempted murder, after allegedly making threats against a Collingwood high school and planning to harm students.
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Star running back William Stanback signs one-year deal with Redblacks

Star running back William Stanback signs one-year deal with Redblacks

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks have signed star running back William Stanback to a one-year deal, the CFL team said Friday. He had 1,175 rushing yards last season for the B.C.
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Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly off to Washington next week to talk tariffs

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly off to Washington next week to talk tariffs

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly will head to Washington next week as part of her government's efforts to press the incoming Trump administration not to impose damaging tariffs on Canada.
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Biden extends time in US for 800,000 Venezuelans, Salvadorans as Trump readies immigration crackdown

Biden extends time in US for 800,000 Venezuelans, Salvadorans as Trump readies immigration crackdown

MIAMI (AP) — About 600,000 Venezuelans and more than 230,000 Salvadorans already living in the United States can legally remain another 18 months, the Department of Homeland Security said Friday, barely a week before President-elect Donald Trump take
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Get cozy in parks across Halton Hills with Town’s fire pit pop-ups

Get cozy in parks across Halton Hills with Town’s fire pit pop-ups

Upcoming events scheduled for Sundays at parks in Georgetown and Acton
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'A lot of resiliency': Canada added 91,000 jobs in December as unemployment rate fell

'A lot of resiliency': Canada added 91,000 jobs in December as unemployment rate fell

OTTAWA — Canada's labour market capped the year with some good news, adding 91,000 jobs in December, shattering economist expectations, though there are still calls for further interest rate cuts amid the threat of U.S. tariffs.
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Canada leaves for Perth HSBC SVNS stop bolstered by return of former captain

Canada leaves for Perth HSBC SVNS stop bolstered by return of former captain

The Canadian women's rugby sevens team was scheduled to leave late Friday for Australia and the HSBC SVNS Perth, bolstered by the return of veteran Olivia Apps and fellow Olympian Florence Symonds.
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