Police nab driver speeding at nearly 3x the limit in Vancouver school zone
Nearly two-dozen drivers were caught in a speed trap outside a Vancouver elementary school on Thursday – as students were settling back into their daily routines.
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Volvo Cars revamps SUV hybrid as it shifts plans away from pure electric
Volvo Cars said on Wednesday that plug-in hybrids would continue to be a critical part of its profit growth plans over the next few years and that it would revamp its XC90 hybrid sports utility vehicle.
Ontario man told his EV needs $33K battery. Software update fixes the problem
An Ontario man said he couldn't believe an electric car he bought three years ago for $20,000 would need a new battery at a cost of more than $33,000.
U.S. reports 28th death caused by exploding Takata air bag inflators
Another death has been linked to dangerous Takata air bag inflators by U.S. regulators, the 28th in the United States.
Former Volkswagen boss Winterkorn faces trial over diesel cars rigged to cheat on emissions tests
Former Volkswagen Group CEO Martin Winterkorn faced a trial Tuesday on charges of fraud and market manipulation in connection with the corporate scandal over Volkswagen's use of rigged software that let millions of cars cheat on emissions tests and emit high levels of harmful pollutants.
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EV prices need to drop by one third if Canada wants to hit sales targets, says gov't report
Unless policies or technologies change, the ownership cost of electric vehicles needs to decrease by 31 per cent if Canada wants to reach its sales target of 60 per cent EVs by 2030, according to a new report released Thursday by Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux.
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70-year-old going 160 km/h on Hwy 417 in Ottawa to 'get away from a bad driver' facing charges
A 70-year-old from Ottawa is facing charges after clocking 160 km/h on Highway 417 to "get away from a bad driver" Wednesday afternoon, according to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).
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Jaguar tells owners of older I-Pace electric SUVs in the U.S. to park them outdoors due to battery fire risk
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There’s a mystery taking root in my neighbourhood. It’s the story of a person who dropped somewhere between 80 and 100 grand, and maybe even more than that, on a Tesla Cybertruck that is consistently parked on the street — exposed to the elements, far from a charging station, losing value by the second.
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Looking for a used car? Consumer Reports names these as the most reliable brands
With the average cost of a new car in Canada sitting at around $68,000, according to Autotrader.ca, how do you pick the right used vehicle that won't end up costing more in the years to come?
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RCMP arrests man in Quebec allegedly plotting terror attack on Jewish community in New York
The RCMP arrested a 20-year-old man who was allegedly in the process of planning a deadly terror attack targeting Jewish citizens in the United States. Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, also known as Shazeb Jadoon, was arrested on Wednesday in Ormstown, Que., located 61 km southwest of Montreal.
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Canada-wide warrant issued for woman in fatal Toronto shooting
A 36-year-old woman is wanted for first-degree murder following a shooting near an after-hours club in Toronto earlier this month.
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How to get a whole city to stop lawn watering? Experts say praise over punishment
For almost two weeks, a city of 1.6 million people has been told once again to stop watering lawns, take three-minute showers, hold off on laundry and dishes, and let the yellow in their toilets mellow.
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Ontario's first domestic case of human rabies since 1967 confirmed in Brant County
An Ontario resident remains in hospital after testing positive for rabies.
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4-year-old drowns in backyard pool on Montreal's South Shore
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Vancouver wastewater has the highest level of fentanyl byproduct in Canada, by far
New wastewater data shows that Vancouver had the highest levels of a fentanyl byproduct among cities tested in Canada, four to five times as much as any other location studied.
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Harris and Trump are getting ready for Tuesday's debate in sharply different ways
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An American woman accused of killing 2 of her children fights extradition in a London court
An American woman accused of killing her two youngest children in Colorado last December told her 11-year-old daughter who survived the attack that God made her do it, a prosecutor said in a London court.
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A man was charged with killing 81 animals in a three-hour shooting rampage
A man suspected of going on a three-hour shooting rampage in Northern California and killing 81 animals, including miniature horses, goats and chickens, pleaded not guilty to animal cruelty and other charges.
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Georgia school shooting suspect was troubled by a broken family, taunting at school, his father said
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U.S. navy petty officer demoted after installing Starlink satellite dish on warship to access internet
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Authorities implode Louisiana skyscraper after damage by hurricane
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'The Bear' and 'Shogun' could start claiming trophies early at Creative Arts Emmy Awards
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Pamela Anderson takes a bow at TIFF for 'The Last Showgirl'
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'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' cast react to the 'wild' backlash to the show's trailer and title
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Health
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Woman who was denied a liver transplant, after review highlighted alcohol use, has died
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Ontario's first domestic case of human rabies since 1967 confirmed in Brant County
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Many people at risk never got their 2nd mpox vaccine dose, public health agencies say
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Trudeau insists he's staying on as Liberal leader. But what if he changes his mind?
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Former Bank of Canada governor Carney to speak at Liberal caucus retreat next week
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China launches WTO complaint against Canada over EV, aluminum and steel tariffs
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Two astronauts are left behind in space as Boeing's troubled capsule returns to Earth empty
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Waterloo, Ont. tech company blacklisted by U.S. Commerce Department over surveillance, spyware allegations
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Business
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Despite union protest, new hybrid work rules for federal employees kick in Monday
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Canada Post proposes 25-cent price hike for stamps in 2025
Canada Post is proposing an increase to regulated postage rates next year, bringing the price of most stamps up by 25 cents to $1.24.
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Molson Coors ends diversity, equity and inclusion policies, moves to 'broader view'
Brewing company Molson Coors says it is dropping its diversity, equity and inclusion policies and taking a 'broader view' in which all employees know they are welcome.
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Police nab driver speeding at nearly 3x the limit in Vancouver school zone
Nearly two-dozen drivers were caught in a speed trap outside a Vancouver elementary school on Thursday – as students were settling back into their daily routines.
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Volvo Cars revamps SUV hybrid as it shifts plans away from pure electric
Volvo Cars said on Wednesday that plug-in hybrids would continue to be a critical part of its profit growth plans over the next few years and that it would revamp its XC90 hybrid sports utility vehicle.
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Ontario man told his EV needs $33K battery. Software update fixes the problem
An Ontario man said he couldn't believe an electric car he bought three years ago for $20,000 would need a new battery at a cost of more than $33,000.
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They were due to leave for their dream cruise in May. Three months on they’re still stuck at the departure port
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She met a man on a rooftop bar on her first night in Paris. Her life changed forever
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Canadian swimmer Sebastian Massabie wins gold at Paralympics in 50m freestyle
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Paris wants to honour late Ugandan Olympian Cheptegei by naming sports venue after her
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Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first man to score 900 career goals
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