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Freeland says she's abandoning capital gains tax change because of Trump

Freeland says she's abandoning capital gains tax change because of Trump

OTTAWA — Former finance minister Chrystia Freeland said Thursday that Donald Trump's return to the presidency is the reason she would repeal changes to the capital gains tax she introduced just last year.
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Ice access at Georgina rinks will be limited due to upgrade

Ice access at Georgina rinks will be limited due to upgrade

Georgina Ice Palace, Sutton Arena will have limited access as town upgrades refrigeration units
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Senate advances Pete Hegseth as Trump's defense secretary, despite allegations

Senate advances Pete Hegseth as Trump's defense secretary, despite allegations

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate advanced the nomination of Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump's defense secretary Thursday on a largely party-line vote, despite grave objections from Democrats and stirring unease among Republicans over his behavior
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Hegseth told senator he paid $50,000 to woman who accused him of 2017 sex assault

Hegseth told senator he paid $50,000 to woman who accused him of 2017 sex assault

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, paid $50,000 to the woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017 , according to answers he provided to a senator during his confirmation process that The Assoc
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Quebec maple syrup producers fear 'major consequences' if Trump tariffs go ahead

Quebec maple syrup producers fear 'major consequences' if Trump tariffs go ahead

MONTREAL — Quebec’s maple syrup producers say they are worried their industry will take a big hit if U.S. President Donald Trump goes ahead with his threat to slap 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian exports on Feb. 1.
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Victoria garbage truck driver delivers fire to fire department

Victoria garbage truck driver delivers fire to fire department

VICTORIA — The driver of a garbage truck in Victoria is being hailed for his quick thinking when he saw smoke coming from the back compartment.
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Trump's call for OPEC to bring down cost of oil conflicts with his agenda: experts

Trump's call for OPEC to bring down cost of oil conflicts with his agenda: experts

WASHINGTON — Experts say U.S. President Donald Trump's push for the OPEC+ alliance of oil exporting countries to bring down the cost of oil conflicts with the Republican leader's own plans to make America energy-dominant.
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Joly off to Washington to talk tariffs with Rubio as Trump floats 5% target for NATO

Joly off to Washington to talk tariffs with Rubio as Trump floats 5% target for NATO

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly will press Canada's case against damaging tariffs with the new U.S.
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Who's in and who's out of the Liberal leadership race

Who's in and who's out of the Liberal leadership race

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are running their first leadership race in more than a decade to replace the departing Justin Trudeau. Candidates must declare by 5 p.m. ET on Jan. 23 with a $50,000 deposit towards a $350,000 fee to enter the race.
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Liberal party establishment rallies around Carney, Freeland on deadline day

Liberal party establishment rallies around Carney, Freeland on deadline day

OTTAWA — Liberal lawmakers defended their endorsements of candidates to replace outgoing leader Justin Trudeau on Thursday, after the deadline for joining the race passed.
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