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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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Alberta now on track for even bigger budget deficit, now at $6.5B
Star

August 28, 2025

Alberta now on track for even bigger budget deficit, now at $6.5B

Finance Minister Nate Horner says softening oil prices mean this…

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Beverage, Business, Ontario/Quebec, Transport

August 28, 2025

Spirits maker Diageo to close Amherstburg, Ont., bottling facility next year

LONDON — Spirits maker Diageo will cease operations at its…

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Quebec plans to table bill to ban praying in public
Star

August 28, 2025

Quebec plans to table bill to ban praying in public

The Quebec government intends to present a bill banning prayer…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

August 28, 2025

Man faces attempted murder charge after two men struck by car in Toronto: police

TORONTO — Toronto police say a 33-year-old man has been…

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U.S. Open serves up more drama — plus accusations of racism and debate over tennis etiquette
Star

August 28, 2025

U.S. Open serves up more drama — plus accusations of racism and debate over tennis etiquette

U.S. Open opponents Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko got into…

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Union vows to fight 'devastating' upcoming closure of Ontario plant that bottles Crown Royal whisky
Star

August 28, 2025

Union vows to fight ‘devastating’ upcoming closure of Ontario plant that bottles Crown Royal whisky

The Diageo plant in Amherstburg, Ont., will close in the…

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Sports

August 28, 2025

Canadian men face Japan, looking to take a step closer to 2027 Rugby World Cup

Canada looks to build on its first win under new…

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12 people taken to hospital after boat collision on Okanagan Lake
Star

August 28, 2025

12 people taken to hospital after boat collision on Okanagan Lake

A dozen people were taken to hospital after two boats…

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Sixties Scoop survivor from New Zealand comes home to Manitoba
Star

August 28, 2025

Sixties Scoop survivor from New Zealand comes home to Manitoba

Jonathan Hooker, who was removed from his northern Manitoba community…

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