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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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National, Ontario/Quebec

May 2, 2026

Funeral service for Ontario Provincial Police officer killed in crash while on duty

A police funeral service for Ontario Provincial Police Sergeant Brandon…

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Business, Economy, Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Music

May 2, 2026

Alex Nino Gheciu

As fuel prices surge, Canadian artists say touring is unsustainable

Somewhere near Cobourg, Ont., a tour bus powered by recycled…

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U.S. warns shipping firms could face sanctions over paying Iran's Strait of Hormuz tolls
Star

May 2, 2026

U.S. warns shipping firms could face sanctions over paying Iran’s Strait of Hormuz tolls

Iran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz to normal traffic…

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Spirit Airlines shuts down, blames cost of fuel due to Middle East war
Star

May 2, 2026

Spirit Airlines shuts down, blames cost of fuel due to Middle East war

Bankrupt discount carrier Spirit Airlines ‌ceased operations on Saturday, the industry’s…

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Who won the lottery? Why you may never know the full name of some jackpot winners going forward
Star

May 2, 2026

Who won the lottery? Why you may never know the full name of some jackpot winners going forward

After Randy Rush collected his $50-million Lotto Max jackpot money…

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Iranian soccer official says he's talking to authorities after former IRGC commander denied entry to Canada
Star

May 2, 2026

Iranian soccer official says he’s talking to authorities after former IRGC commander denied entry to Canada

A senior Iranian soccer official says he’s been in contact…

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Online harassment against female journalists is a growing problem, UN report suggests
Star

May 2, 2026

Online harassment against female journalists is a growing problem, UN report suggests

A new UN report released Thursday puts numbers to what…

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'He was the first to call me mom,' mother says of teen killed in Hamilton mall shooting
Star

May 2, 2026

‘He was the first to call me mom,’ mother says of teen killed in Hamilton mall shooting

Nabil Askafe’s mother and father sat down for an interview…

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Why saunas are becoming a hot new place to party
Star

May 2, 2026

Why saunas are becoming a hot new place to party

Picture this: a DJ, a makeshift dance floor and drinks….

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