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Mortgage Affordability Deteriorates Across Most Canadian Cities as Home Prices Surge
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Mortgage Affordability Deteriorates Across Most Canadian Cities as Home Prices Surge

Home affordability worsened in 11 of 13 major Canadian cities in February, with rising property prices outpacing stable...

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Calgary Stock Markets Surge as Oil Prices Drop on Iran Ceasefire Hopes

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UFC President Dana White Offers to Fund California Treatment for B.C. Shooting Survivor

UFC president Dana White offers to fund California brain trauma treatment for 12-year-old Maya Gebala, who survived the...

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Ontario Expands HST Rebate Program to Include Investors and Repeat Buyers on Homes Under $1M

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Flames' Winning Streak Snapped by Parekh's Costly Overtime Penalty

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Calgary Flames Battle Anaheim Ducks to Overtime Despite Point Loss
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Calgary Flames Battle Anaheim Ducks to Overtime Despite Point Loss

Blake Coleman scored the opener but Calgary fell in overtime to Anaheim, earning a valuable point in the Pacific...

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Alberta Government Plans New Municipal Councillor Code of Conduct Framework
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Alberta Government Plans New Municipal Councillor Code of Conduct Framework

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Red Deer Man Sentenced to 17 Years in U.S. Prison for Child Exploitation Charges
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Red Deer Man Sentenced to 17 Years in U.S. Prison for Child Exploitation Charges

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Calgary Readers Debate Iranian Trade Policies and Middle East Relations
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Calgary Readers Debate Iranian Trade Policies and Middle East Relations

Calgary residents share diverse perspectives on Iranian trade policies and Middle East tensions through community...

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Oil Price Volatility Sparks Debate Over Energy Independence in Calgary
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Oil Price Volatility Sparks Debate Over Energy Independence in Calgary

Calgary residents discuss energy independence and fuel cost impacts as global oil price volatility affects...

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BC Court Dismisses $168M Lawsuit Against Family of Chinese Contract Killer
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BC Court Dismisses $168M Lawsuit Against Family of Chinese Contract Killer

BC Supreme Court dismisses $168M lawsuit by Chinese murder victim's family against Vancouver relatives of executed...

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Oilers and Golden Knights Look to Rebound from Disappointing Seasons

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Oilers Streak Past Golden Knights in Overtime Thriller, Building Championship Momentum

Edmonton Oilers defeat Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in overtime, extending dominance to 9-1 in last 10 meetings while...

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Canadian Defence Tech CEO Warns Nation Going Soft on Sovereignty Definition
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Canadian Defence Tech CEO Warns Nation Going Soft on Sovereignty Definition

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Wealthsimple Gains Approval for Prediction Markets Trading in Canada

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