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Technological revolution of work during pandemic shows promise but also inequality

Technological revolution of work during pandemic shows promise but also inequality

VANCOUVER — Some economists say a rise in automation that was accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic is a healthy part of the evolution of technology, while Statistics Canada warns of rising inequality.
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Injured Canadian says there was no warning ahead of missile attack on Ukrainian base

Injured Canadian says there was no warning ahead of missile attack on Ukrainian base

FREDERICTON — A New Brunswick man who was injured when a military base near Ukraine's western border was struck by Russian missiles on Sunday says the deadly attack came with no warning.
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'Can't we have lives too?': High-risk Canadians feel forgotten as COVID rules lift

'Can't we have lives too?': High-risk Canadians feel forgotten as COVID rules lift

In early 2020, Bev Pausche felt like she may have a shot at a better life after two years of intensive treatment, including chemotherapy and a bone-marrow transplant, brought her lymphoma into remission. Then the COVID-19 crisis hit.
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Quick Quotes: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's speech to Canada's Parliament

Quick Quotes: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's speech to Canada's Parliament

OTTAWA — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered an impassioned plea for more support and the closure of his country's airspace during a virtual address to Canadian members of Parliament and senators in the House of Commons on Tuesday.
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Doug Ford says neither he nor caucus members will endorse anyone for Tory race

Doug Ford says neither he nor caucus members will endorse anyone for Tory race

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says neither he nor his Progressive Conservative caucus members will be endorsing anyone for the leadership of the federal Conservative party.
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Laptop in Veltman apartment had what appeared to be 'hate-related material': docs

Laptop in Veltman apartment had what appeared to be 'hate-related material': docs

A laptop found in the apartment of an Ontario man facing terror-related murder charges in the deaths of four members of a Muslim family contained what appeared to be "hate-related material" and a browser that can be used to access the dark web, accor
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As Zelenskyy set to speak to Parliament, a look at other leaders who have spoken

As Zelenskyy set to speak to Parliament, a look at other leaders who have spoken

OTTAWA — Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to deliver a virtual address to Canada's Parliament on Tuesday as his country resists a brutal invasion from Russia.
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Canadians believe NATO should prepare to fight Russia's invasion of Ukraine: survey

Canadians believe NATO should prepare to fight Russia's invasion of Ukraine: survey

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests nearly three-quarters of Canadians believe NATO allies should prepare for military intervention as Russian aggression escalates in Ukraine, even as half hold out hope for a diplomatic resolution.
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Students, festival organizers make masks a choice as Canada nears St. Patrick’s Day

Students, festival organizers make masks a choice as Canada nears St. Patrick’s Day

OTTAWA — St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are set to return this week, but festival organizers and student unions say people should party with caution.
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'Lucky young man': Canadian volunteer fighter injured in missile attack in Ukraine

'Lucky young man': Canadian volunteer fighter injured in missile attack in Ukraine

A Canadian man was injured when a military base near Ukraine's western border was struck by Russian missiles on the weekend, says the head of an organization now helping the volunteer fighter get back home.
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