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Stop calling Canada's latest big idea a sovereign wealth fund | About That

Stop calling Canada’s latest big idea a sovereign wealth fund | About That

Prime Minister Mark Carney introduced a sovereign wealth fund for Canada to bolster national projects, create jobs and grow taxpayer money — but it’s not a sovereign wealth fund in the traditional sense. Andrew Chang explains the stark differences between the Canada Strong Fund and other countries’ sovereign wealth funds, and what we know so far about how it will work.

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Vancouver is running out of water – and the solutions are wild

Vancouver is running out of water – and the solutions are wild

As Metro Vancouver’s population grows and its reliable snowpack shrinks, the race is on to secure the region’s water supply for the next century. But the solutions on the table are bolder than you might expect, ranging from tapping backup lakes to giant straws and massive dam expansions. CBC’s Johanna Wagstaffe investigates how the city plans to keep the taps running. Correction: This video was edited after it was first published to correct spelling errors in the names of two people.

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Women oppose publication bans in Nunavut sexual assault case

Women oppose publication bans in Nunavut sexual assault case

Three women who have reported allegations of historical sexual assault to the RCMP say they want to tell their stories publicly, using a 2023 amendment to the Criminal Code that makes it easier for complainants to waive a publication ban on their names and anything that would identify them.

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Pentagon walks away from Canada-U.S. defence board
Star

April 30, 2026

Pentagon walks away from Canada-U.S. defence board

The Trump administration is walking away from a long-running body…

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Defence chief set to pitch ‘options’ for massive troop surge as military strains under its own limits
Star

April 30, 2026

Defence chief set to pitch ‘options’ for massive troop surge as military strains under its own limits

The Liberal government will soon be asked to consider options…

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Atlantic, Business, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Utilities

April 30, 2026

Sarah Smellie

Clock running out on Quebec energy deal, N.L. premier is eager to keep negotiating

ST. JOHN’S — A draft deal between hydroelectric utilities in…

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Stop calling Canada's latest big idea a sovereign wealth fund | About That
Star

April 30, 2026

Stop calling Canada’s latest big idea a sovereign wealth fund | About That

Prime Minister Mark Carney introduced a sovereign wealth fund for…

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Vancouver is running out of water – and the solutions are wild
Star

April 30, 2026

Vancouver is running out of water – and the solutions are wild

As Metro Vancouver’s population grows and its reliable snowpack shrinks,…

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Disaster, Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Social

April 30, 2026

Body of OPP police officer killed in crash brought to Oshawa ahead of funeral

The body of an Ontario police officer who died in…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

April 30, 2026

Man dead, another in custody after shooting in north Toronto: police

TORONTO — Police say a suspect is in custody after…

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National, Ontario/Quebec

April 30, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

Two Canadians detained by Israel off Greek coast: flotilla organizer

Two Canadians are among the activists detained by Israel after…

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Want an EV for under $5,000? How about this option?
Star

April 30, 2026

Want an EV for under $5,000? How about this option?

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we look at…

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Elections Alberta alerted to improper use of voters’ information in late March, journalist says
Star

April 30, 2026

Elections Alberta alerted to improper use of voters’ information in late March, journalist says

A journalist says she warned Elections Alberta weeks ago about…

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Alberta separatist group ordered to pull down list with millions of voters' personal information
Star

April 30, 2026

Alberta separatist group ordered to pull down list with millions of voters’ personal information

Alberta privacy commissioner calls posting of voter information online ‘very…

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Books, Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Human Interest, National, Social

April 30, 2026

Nicole Thompson

‘You people can change this,’ priest tells Ottawa elite as she wins award for book on homelessness

Rev. Maggie Helwig went into Wednesday night with a plan….

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Ontario/Quebec

April 30, 2026

Fire that gutted Toronto Humber Yacht Club now being investigated as arson: police

TORONTO — Toronto police say a fire that tore through…

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Sports

April 30, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Brandon Ingram exits early, Scottie Barnes hobbled as Raptors drop Game 5 to Cavs

CLEVELAND — The Toronto Raptors have played a tough, hard-hitting…

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'Will not remember this game because of basketball': Tempo soak in pre-season opener
Star

April 30, 2026

‘Will not remember this game because of basketball’: Tempo soak in pre-season opener

Well before the Toronto Tempo fell 83-78 against the Connecticut…

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Women oppose publication bans in Nunavut sexual assault case
Star

April 30, 2026

Women oppose publication bans in Nunavut sexual assault case

Three women who have reported allegations of historical sexual assault…

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Liberals are pitching a brand new police agency for financial crimes. How would that work?
Star

April 30, 2026

Liberals are pitching a brand new police agency for financial crimes. How would that work?

The Liberal government is looking to set up a new…

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How multi-million dollar speculative betting could convert climate change skeptics
Star

April 30, 2026

How multi-million dollar speculative betting could convert climate change skeptics

An investigation over whether temperature sensors at the Paris airport…

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Why Mafalda, the beloved Argentine cartoon, is finally making waves in the English-speaking world
Star

April 30, 2026

Why Mafalda, the beloved Argentine cartoon, is finally making waves in the English-speaking world

Despite knowing international success, the legendary Argentine comic strip character…

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Your past is calling: Why 'retro' landline phones are trending with adults and kids alike
Star

April 30, 2026

Your past is calling: Why ‘retro’ landline phones are trending with adults and kids alike

It’s trending with Gen Alpha as parents seek out an…

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Sports

April 30, 2026

Myles Dichter

‘Will not remember this game because of basketball’: Tempo soak in pre-season opener

TORONTO — In the hours and minutes leading up to…

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#TheMoment Buffalo Sabres fans sang O Canada after a mic failed
Star

April 30, 2026

#TheMoment Buffalo Sabres fans sang O Canada after a mic failed

Buffalo Sabres anthem singer Cami Clune tells The National about…

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Sports

April 30, 2026

Myles Dichter

Expansion Tempo fall 83-78 to Sun on home court in first game in franchise history

TORONTO — The WNBA has officially arrived in Toronto. In…

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