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A year of 'dramatic highs and lows': 2025's 'roller-coaster ride' for the Royals

A year of ‘dramatic highs and lows’: 2025’s ‘roller-coaster ride’ for the Royals

In the annals of Royal Family history, 2025 will be remembered as the year the monarch took the virtually unprecedented step of stripping his younger brother of his titles and honours. But as much as the scandal surrounding the former prince now known only as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor garnered headlines, there were other notable moments this year that sent signals about the monarchy and its future.

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Uber started using 'algorithmic pricing' in Canada. Is that a good or bad thing? | CBC News
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October 14, 2024

Uber started using ‘algorithmic pricing’ in Canada. Is that a good or bad thing? | CBC News

Uber rolled out a new pay model this week in…

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Endangered turtles get some TLC from dedicated guardians in the Ottawa area | CBC News
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October 14, 2024

Endangered turtles get some TLC from dedicated guardians in the Ottawa area | CBC News

Turtles on Ottawa’s Petrie Island face a host of challenges…

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Public service union calls for investigation into return-to-office mandate | CBC News
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October 14, 2024

Public service union calls for investigation into return-to-office mandate | CBC News

Canada’s third largest federal public service labour union is calling…

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This Ontario resident wants more transit services to adopt the sunflower pin. But what does it mean? | CBC News
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October 14, 2024

This Ontario resident wants more transit services to adopt the sunflower pin. But what does it mean? | CBC News

Alim Nathoo has no problem telling people he’s on the…

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Why some travellers are falling out of love with Airbnb | CBC Radio
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October 14, 2024

Why some travellers are falling out of love with Airbnb | CBC Radio

At first, short-term rentals offered unique lodging and authentic experiences…

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Mike Bullard, Canadian comedian and broadcaster, dead at 67 | CBC News
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October 13, 2024

Mike Bullard, Canadian comedian and broadcaster, dead at 67 | CBC News

A longtime standup comedian, Mike Bullard hosted late-night TV talk…

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Cross Country Checkup: How are you affected by youth violence and bullying?
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October 13, 2024

Cross Country Checkup: How are you affected by youth violence and bullying?

Checkup wants to know: How are you affected by youth…

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Launch tower's 'chopsticks' catch descending rocket booster as SpaceX launches Starship | CBC News
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October 13, 2024

Launch tower’s ‘chopsticks’ catch descending rocket booster as SpaceX launches Starship | CBC News

SpaceX on Sunday launched its fifth Starship test flight from…

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U.S. to send anti-missile system 'to defend Israel' against possible clashes with Iran | CBC News
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October 13, 2024

U.S. to send anti-missile system ‘to defend Israel’ against possible clashes with Iran | CBC News

The United States said on Sunday it will send to…

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