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Trump administration tells prosecutors to avoid criminal probes of acting Venezuelan president

Trump administration tells prosecutors to avoid criminal probes of acting Venezuelan president

The Trump administration has quietly instructed federal prosecutors in Miami to avoid pursuing criminal investigations into Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez, a longtime target of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, according to current and former U.S. law enforcement officials — the latest sign of warming relations between the White House and the oil-rich nation.

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National

March 4, 2025

Trudeau says he and the new Liberal leader will decide on his last day in office

OTTAWA — With the Liberal party set to announce its…

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Fight between bald eagle and Canada goose in Burlington bay 'very symbolic,' says photographer
Star

March 4, 2025

Fight between bald eagle and Canada goose in Burlington bay ‘very symbolic,’ says photographer

A bald eagle may have thought it spotted an easy…

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Business, Economy, Mining

March 4, 2025

Report highlights scale of Ontario mineral exports as tariffs threaten trade relation

TORONTO — As the U.S. imposes tariffs on all Canadian…

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From secretions to oxygen, why is the Vatican sharing so much detail about the Pope's health?
Star

March 4, 2025

From secretions to oxygen, why is the Vatican sharing so much detail about the Pope’s health?

As Pope Francis has battled double pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli…

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Ontario rips up Starlink deal, plans to tax electricity in response to Trump trade war
Star

March 4, 2025

Ontario rips up Starlink deal, plans to tax electricity in response to Trump trade war

Ontario will rip up its $100-million deal with Elon Musk’s…

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Is Doug Ford's tough talk on Trump working? Experts say it might be gaining traction
Star

March 4, 2025

Is Doug Ford’s tough talk on Trump working? Experts say it might be gaining traction

Doug Ford struck his most aggressive tone to date this…

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Rebooting Canada's backbone: Trump's tariffs put megaprojects back in spotlight
Star

March 4, 2025

Rebooting Canada’s backbone: Trump’s tariffs put megaprojects back in spotlight

West of Centre is a weekly podcast about the priorities,…

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Feds relax some EI rules, provide $6B in business support as Trump makes new tariff threats
Star

March 4, 2025

Feds relax some EI rules, provide $6B in business support as Trump makes new tariff threats

The federal government is launching a more than $6-billion aid…

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Trade war truce? Not so fast. Trump has Canada's auto sector in his sights
Star

March 4, 2025

Trade war truce? Not so fast. Trump has Canada’s auto sector in his sights

One trade war down, two to go — maybe more….

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