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U.S. Supreme Court justices rule for cursing cheerleader over Snapchat post
In the case of the cursing cheerleader, the U.S. Supreme Court notched a victory for the free speech rights of students Wednesday, siding with a high school student whose vulgar social media post got her kicked off the junior varsity squad.
Redblacks receiver Brad Sinopoli retires, becomes community ambassador
Ottawa Redblacks receiver and Grey Cup champion Brad Sinopoli is retiring from professional football, but he will remain a key figure with the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group.
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Canadian Bianca Andreescu ousted in second round of Wimbledon tune-up
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Sabres 'French Connection' winger Rene Robert dies at 72
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BREAKING | Sask. First Nation finds hundreds of burial sites near former residential school
The Cowessess First Nation in Saskatchewan says it has found hundreds of unmarked burial sites near a former residential school.
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Indigenous crisis support: Where to find help
Here are a few resources available to help Indigenous peoples in crisis in Canada.
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Border restrictions cause mixed emotions on Atlantic bubble opening day
For a good many Maritimers, the latest restrictions on travel at the Nova Scotia-New Brunswick border affect them on a personal level.
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RCMP arrest three as they break up illegal blockade of highway at Nova Scotia-New Brunswick border
The border between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick remains blocked in both directions on Wednesday morning, as residents on both sides of the border continue to protest Nova Scotia's restrictions on travellers from New Brunswick.
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Doug Ford considering moving Ontario to Step 2 of reopening on June 30, sources say
Premier Doug Ford is considering moving up the second step of Ontario's economic reopening by two days and is set to make the final decision during a cabinet meeting scheduled for Wednesday, CTV News Toronto has learned.
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N.B. seeks special access to Nova Scotia for New Brunswickers who are vaccinated
New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs said he's made a proposal to Nova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin that he thinks could lead to more relaxed travel rules for people travelling from New Brunswick to Nova Scotia.
World
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5 years after Brexit vote, divided U.K. still feels shockwaves
Five years ago Wednesday, Britons voted in a referendum that was meant to bring certainty to the U.K.'s unsettled relationship with its European neighbours.
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Hong Kong's last pro-democracy paper publishes final edition
Hong Kong's sole remaining pro-democracy newspaper published its last edition Thursday after five editors and executives were arrested and millions of dollars in its assets were frozen as part of China's increasing crackdown on dissent in the semi-autonomous city.
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U.S. takes down Iran-linked news sites, alleges disinformation
American authorities seized a range of Iran's state-linked news website domains they accused of spreading "disinformation" on Tuesday, a U.S. official said, a move that appeared to be a far-reaching crackdown on Iranian media amid heightened tensions between the two countries.
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West, Russia clash over mercenaries in Central African Republic
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Early agreement reached in dispute over Suez Canal ship
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Buckingham Palace releases ethnic makeup of workforce
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Entertainment
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Rachel Zegler to play Snow White in Disney live-action film
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Britney Spears tells judge: 'I want my life back'
After 13 years of near silence in the conservatorship that controls her life and money, Britney Spears passionately told a judge Wednesday that she wants to end the "abusive" case that has made her feel demoralized and enslaved.
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Elton John adds dates to final tour, including shows in Toronto, Vancouver
Elton John has announced the final dates for his farewell tour, which includes stops in Toronto, Vancouver and big stadiums in the U.S.
Health
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No evidence linking COVID-19 vaccinations for children and fertility issues later in life: experts
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Canadian vaccine yields promising early results
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'Likely link' between rare heart inflammation and Pfizer, Moderna vaccines: CDC advisers
Rare cases of heart inflammation in adolescents and young adults is likely linked to vaccination with the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 shots, a group of doctors advising the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in a presentation released on Wednesday.
Politics
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A House of Commons sitting like no other ends, election speculation dials up
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Sajjan military assistant had inappropriate relationship while with Vancouver police
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Feds ask court to keep documents related to scientists' firing under wraps
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Sci-Tech
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Rembrandt's huge 'Night Watch' gets bigger thanks to AI
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Uber Eats tackles app profile issue that outs trans drivers
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Iran's sole nuclear power plant undergoes emergency shutdown
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Business
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Retail sales fell 5.7 per cent in April amid pandemic's third wave
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Dismal retail sales numbers cast shadow over S&P/TSX composite
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McAfee antivirus software creator found dead in Spanish prison
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Autos
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Pattie Lovett-Reid: You sold your car during the pandemic now what?
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Creators of 'Tough Turban' say it'll make riding safer for Sikh motorcyclists
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Bumble just gave its entire staff the week off to recharge
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Sports
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Montreal Canadiens one win away from Stanley Cup final after dominating Golden Knights 4-1 in Vegas
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U.S. Supreme Court justices rule for cursing cheerleader over Snapchat post
In the case of the cursing cheerleader, the U.S. Supreme Court notched a victory for the free speech rights of students Wednesday, siding with a high school student whose vulgar social media post got her kicked off the junior varsity squad.
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Redblacks receiver Brad Sinopoli retires, becomes community ambassador
Ottawa Redblacks receiver and Grey Cup champion Brad Sinopoli is retiring from professional football, but he will remain a key figure with the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group.