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Poll says long wait times led half of Canadians to avoid going to the hospital

MONTREAL — A new poll says long wait times lead half of Canadians to avoid seeing a doctor or going to the hospital.

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Ottawa launches telecom road map to improve competition, consumer choice

The federal government says it is launching a road map to boost competition and choice within Canada's telecommunications sector.

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DoorDash to buy Instacart for $17B in big consolidation for grocery delivery

DoorDash is gobbling up Instacart in a $17 billion acquisition that will supercharge its grocery delivery business. DoorDash said the Instacart brand name and app will remain, and Instacart shoppers...

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Rising costs, trade risks cloud Canada's construction outlook despite activity uptick

The outlook for Canada's construction sector remains "uneven" heading into 2027 as activity improved last quarter, despite challenges such as higher material costs and slower residential demand.

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Daniel's Art Supplies, beloved by Toronto artists, closing after 42 years in Chinatown

Daniel Choi, the owner of Daniel's Art Supplies, says the Toronto building he partly leases has been sold and renovations are coming.

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Auditor general to release reports on greenhouse gases, coal exports, pesticides

OTTAWA — The federal spending watchdog plans to issue report cards today tracking government agencies' progress on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and working toward a ban on the export of thermal coal.

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From spells to tarot: witchcraft stores brew sense of community among young Canadians

A whiff of palo santo incense, cosy lighting and Pinterest-worthy vintage cabinets may have drawn you into this newly opened store in downtown Oakville, Ont.

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Canada should be 'associate member' of the European Union, von der Leyen says

OTTAWA — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Thursday this week's Canada-EU Summit opens up discussions on making Canada the bloc's first "associate member."

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Joshua Kutryk becomes fifth Canadian astronaut to perform a spacewalk

Astronaut Joshua Kutryk was some 420 kilometres above the Earth when he stepped into the vacuum of space on Thursday morning, making him the fifth Canadian to perform a spacewalk.

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Ontario's projected deficit up by more than 22 per cent to $16.9 billion this year

The Ford government expects its deficit to climb significantly to $16.9 billion as a result of economic uncertainty caused by U.S. trade action and overall global economic uncertainty. During its 2026...

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