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Jazz great Sonny Rollins dead at 95

Jazz great Sonny Rollins dead at 95

Sonny Rollins, the tenor saxophonist and restless genius whose bold, distinctive tone and constant experimentation kept him on the cutting edge of jazz for more than 50 years, died Monday at age 95.

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New leaders often tighten ethics, transparency rules. Danielle Smith and UCP take different approach
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December 20, 2024

New leaders often tighten ethics, transparency rules. Danielle Smith and UCP take different approach

The UCP has created a more generous gift policy and…

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The only way Palestinians can get cash in Gaza is to use money exchangers — who take a big cut
Star

December 20, 2024

The only way Palestinians can get cash in Gaza is to use money exchangers — who take a big cut

In Gaza, where banknotes are in short supply, Palestinians are…

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The U.K. and Germany have done it. Should Canada also privatize its postal service?
Star

December 20, 2024

The U.K. and Germany have done it. Should Canada also privatize its postal service?

Selling off or privatizing Canada Post is just one of…

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Sask. appeal court gives 2 thumbs up to decision that emoji is contractually binding
Star

December 19, 2024

Sask. appeal court gives 2 thumbs up to decision that emoji is contractually binding

Saskatchewan’s highest court has dismissed an appeal from a Saskatchewan…

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Canada's carbon emissions declined in 2023 even as economy, population grew, early estimates show
Star

December 19, 2024

Canada’s carbon emissions declined in 2023 even as economy, population grew, early estimates show

Canada carbon emissions continued their slow decline in 2023, dropping…

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Theodore Too lives: N.S.-built tugboat named after TV series 'righted' after partially sinking in Ontario
Star

December 19, 2024

Theodore Too lives: N.S.-built tugboat named after TV series ‘righted’ after partially sinking in Ontario

Theodore Too, the 65-foot replica tugboat that was built in…

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NDP sending mixed signals on whether it will vote non-confidence in the Trudeau government
Star

December 19, 2024

NDP sending mixed signals on whether it will vote non-confidence in the Trudeau government

After Chrystia Freeland’s sudden and unexpected resignation from the Trudeau…

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B.C. is murder hornet-free, province says, after U.S. announces eradication of invasive pest
Star

December 19, 2024

B.C. is murder hornet-free, province says, after U.S. announces eradication of invasive pest

Five years after northern giant hornets started showing up in…

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Breaking down the escalating U.S. bird flu situation
Star

December 19, 2024

Breaking down the escalating U.S. bird flu situation

Here’s what you need to know about California officials declaring…

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Potential Honda-Nissan merger could be the first of many as carmakers try to challenge China
Star

December 19, 2024

Potential Honda-Nissan merger could be the first of many as carmakers try to challenge China

Japanese carmakers Honda and Nissan are reportedly considering a mergerÂ…

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N.B. Liberals remove parental consent requirement from gender identity policy for schools
Star

December 19, 2024

N.B. Liberals remove parental consent requirement from gender identity policy for schools

Parental consent is encouraged but no longer required when a…

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Steps from city hall, Montreal opens an emergency warming centre — filled with chairs
Star

December 19, 2024

Steps from city hall, Montreal opens an emergency warming centre — filled with chairs

Mayor Valérie Plante acknowledged the new space was not a…

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What we know about the 3 men in Scotland charged in killing of Owen Sound, Ont., restaurant owner
Star

December 19, 2024

What we know about the 3 men in Scotland charged in killing of Owen Sound, Ont., restaurant owner

Three men charged in the 2023 beating death of a…

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RCMP officers cleared by Alberta's police watchdog in arrest of prominent First Nations chief
Star

December 19, 2024

RCMP officers cleared by Alberta’s police watchdog in arrest of prominent First Nations chief

The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team says there’s no evidence…

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What happened in climate news in 2024? Take our quiz
Star

December 19, 2024

What happened in climate news in 2024? Take our quiz

In this week’s issue of our environmental newsletter: we give…

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Canada spent $14.5M fighting First Nations child advocate in court
Star

December 19, 2024

Canada spent $14.5M fighting First Nations child advocate in court

Federal governments both Conservative and Liberal spent at least $14.5…

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'President Elon Musk'? Billionaire, Trump help scuttle U.S. funding deal negotiated in Congress
Star

December 19, 2024

‘President Elon Musk’? Billionaire, Trump help scuttle U.S. funding deal negotiated in Congress

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump delivered a likely death blow to…

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Funeral held for Toronto police officer who died after a medical episode
Star

December 19, 2024

Funeral held for Toronto police officer who died after a medical episode

A Toronto police officer died while on the job Thursday…

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A Manitoban is losing his ability to move his muscles. A drug might prevent that, but the province won't pay
Star

December 19, 2024

A Manitoban is losing his ability to move his muscles. A drug might prevent that, but the province won’t pay

At the age of 29, Jeremy Bray can no longer…

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France's shocking mass rape trial is over. But will Gisèle Pelicot's case change rape culture?
Star

December 19, 2024

France’s shocking mass rape trial is over. But will Gisèle Pelicot’s case change rape culture?

WARNING: This article may affect those who have experienced​ ​​​sexual…

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Gisèle Pelicot wanted us to know her name. These are the names of the men convicted in her rape
Star

December 19, 2024

Gisèle Pelicot wanted us to know her name. These are the names of the men convicted in her rape

WARNING: This article contains explicit details of sexual assaults and may…

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I've survived calamities in the Philippines and the Jasper wildfire. Here's what I've learned
Star

December 19, 2024

I’ve survived calamities in the Philippines and the Jasper wildfire. Here’s what I’ve learned

Many people in Jasper’s Filipino community are still without a…

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Out-of-office emails are getting a refresh — and helping employees set work-life boundaries
Star

December 19, 2024

Out-of-office emails are getting a refresh — and helping employees set work-life boundaries

Bold and sarcastic emails are sending a message that employees…

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Trump lauds tariffs as a powerful tool. Could they help cool the planet?
Star

December 19, 2024

Trump lauds tariffs as a powerful tool. Could they help cool the planet?

Tariffs are a hot topic these days. But could they…

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