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In the news today: Interest rate cut possible this week: Economists

In the news today: Interest rate cut possible this week: Economists

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
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Mom wants quicker reform on disaster preparations, one year after flood took son

Mom wants quicker reform on disaster preparations, one year after flood took son

HALIFAX — The mother of a boy who died a year ago in a Nova Scotia flood says her grief returns daily, along with frustration over what she considers the province's slow pace in reforming its preparations for climate disasters.
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U.S. President Joe Biden steps aside as Democratic candidate, ending re-election bid

U.S. President Joe Biden steps aside as Democratic candidate, ending re-election bid

WASHINGTON, D. C.
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Joy in Newfoundland after ‘Lucky 7′ fishers survive harrowing days lost at sea

Joy in Newfoundland after ‘Lucky 7′ fishers survive harrowing days lost at sea

NEW-WES-VALLEY, N.L. — There was a powerful word being repeated in the joyful Newfoundland community of New-Wes-Valley on Sunday: "Miracle.
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More evacuation orders in B.C. as heat wave aids lightning-triggered wildfires

More evacuation orders in B.C. as heat wave aids lightning-triggered wildfires

Lightning-triggered wildfires over the weekend have prompted a number of evacuation orders and alerts across British Columbia, a situation that has been exacerbated by an ongoing heat wave.
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Baby Gourmet Foods recalls organic baby cereal over possible bacteria contamination

Baby Gourmet Foods recalls organic baby cereal over possible bacteria contamination

CALGARY — A brand of baby cereal is being pulled from all in-store and online retailers in Canada due to possible Cronobacter contamination.
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What to know about the Canadian ties of Kamala Harris, Biden's choice for successor

What to know about the Canadian ties of Kamala Harris, Biden's choice for successor

MONTREAL — U.S.
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Second B.C. university issues trespass notice to pro-Palestinian protesters

Second B.C. university issues trespass notice to pro-Palestinian protesters

VICTORIA — The University of Victoria in British Columbia says it has told the pro-Palestinian protesters at an on-campus encampment that they are trespassing, setting the stage for the camp's removal.
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Wildfires erupt in B.C. with lightning, heat fuelling fire behaviour across province

Wildfires erupt in B.C. with lightning, heat fuelling fire behaviour across province

The mayor of a British Columbia Interior community says the area's long-term care residents have been moved out as a fast-moving wildfire looms nearby. Barbara Roden, mayor of Ashcroft, B.C.
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Trudeau and family head to British Columbia for vacation in unnamed location

Trudeau and family head to British Columbia for vacation in unnamed location

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will head to British Columbia on Sunday, where he will be on vacation with his family until Aug. 1.
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