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Trump chooses former Soros money manager Scott Bessent to be Treasury secretary

Trump chooses former Soros money manager Scott Bessent to be Treasury secretary

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday that he'll nominate former George Soros money manager Scott Bessent, an advocate for deficit reduction , to serve as his next treasury secretary.
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Octopus battles B.C.'s bomb cyclone in ocean floor video

Octopus battles B.C.'s bomb cyclone in ocean floor video

Even with eight legs it was difficult to hang on during this week's bomb cyclone in British Columbia, with a remote camera capturing an octopus battling currents whipped up by the hurricane-force winds.
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Three people arrested after stolen BMW collided with TTC bus in Toronto: police

Three people arrested after stolen BMW collided with TTC bus in Toronto: police

Toronto police say three people have been arrested in connection with a stolen car that collided with a city bus earlier this week, injuring several people. Police say a BMW was stolen at gunpoint from the driver on Nov.
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Pat King found guilty of mischief for role in 'Freedom Convoy'

Pat King found guilty of mischief for role in 'Freedom Convoy'

Pat King, one of the most prominent figures of the 2022 Freedom Convoy in Ottawa, has been found guilty on five counts including mischief and disobeying a court order — King could be facing up to 10 years in prison
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Police officer acquitted in 2016 death of Ottawa man describes punches as distraction

Police officer acquitted in 2016 death of Ottawa man describes punches as distraction

A police officer who was found not guilty of manslaughter in the 2016 death of an Ottawa man told a coroner's inquest his goal was to "distract" Abdirahman Abdi with punches during the arrest, and he "did his best" to monitor him afterwards.
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U.S. court tosses hostile workplace, pay discrimination claims against BlackBerry

U.S. court tosses hostile workplace, pay discrimination claims against BlackBerry

A U.S. court has closed the door on "hostile work environment” and wage discrimination claims made by a former BlackBerry Ltd.
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Walmart Canada axing some property controls amid grocery competition scrutiny

Walmart Canada axing some property controls amid grocery competition scrutiny

Walmart Canada says it's getting rid of property controls relating to retail competition across the country.
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New B.C. storm brings 100 km/h winds with some Vancouver Island homes still in dark

New B.C. storm brings 100 km/h winds with some Vancouver Island homes still in dark

VANCOUVER — BC Hydro is warning customers in remote areas of Vancouver Island that they may be without power until late Saturday, as winds from another powerful storm hit the coast.
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Grant-Mentis scores twice as Victorie beat Charge in PWHL pre-season

Grant-Mentis scores twice as Victorie beat Charge in PWHL pre-season

MONTREAL — Mikyla Grant-Mentis scored twice and the Montreal Victorie wrapped up their Professional Women's Hockey League pre-season with a 6-3 win over the Ottawa Charge.
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Alberta Premier Smith says passenger train system key to meeting tourism goals

Alberta Premier Smith says passenger train system key to meeting tourism goals

CALGARY — Premier Danielle Smith says a robust passenger train system in Alberta will be key to meeting her government's goal of a $25-billion tourism economy.
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