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Meta and YouTube Face Historic Liability Ruling in Social Media Addiction Case
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Meta and YouTube Face Historic Liability Ruling in Social Media Addiction Case

A US jury has found Meta and YouTube liable in the first social media addiction lawsuit, holding platforms responsible...

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Opendoor Eyes Toronto as Major Canadian Hub Despite No Local Market Plans

Opendoor plans to hire up to 100 Canadian workers for its Toronto hub while praising the city's talent pool, despite no...

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Alberta AgTech Sector Gets $9 Million Boost Through Federal Innovation Competition

CAAIN launches $9-million federal funding competition to support agricultural technology innovation and strengthen...

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U.S. Mortgage Rates Soar to Five-Month High, Threatening Canadian Housing Market

U.S. mortgage rates hit 6.43%, the highest in five months, as geopolitical tensions drive up borrowing costs and dampen...

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Canadian Vacation Home Prices Set to Rise 4% in 2026 Despite Economic Uncertainty

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Ontario Budget 2026 Proposes HST Exemption for New Home Buyers to Combat Housing Crisis

Ontario's 2026 budget proposes HST exemptions for new home buyers and commits to reducing development charges to combat...

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Alberta Families Face Crisis as Ardrossan Daycare Forced to Close
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Alberta Families Face Crisis as Ardrossan Daycare Forced to Close

Thirty families in Ardrossan face childcare crisis after popular daycare receives sudden lease termination with 90 days...

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Oilers Edge Golden Knights 4-3 in Overtime Thriller at Vegas
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Oilers Edge Golden Knights 4-3 in Overtime Thriller at Vegas

Edmonton defeats Vegas 4-3 in overtime as Evan Bouchard scores game-winner after Connor McDavid reaches 800 career...

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Calgary's spring festival lineup features 11 diverse events from food experiences to film festivals, offering...

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B.C. Oil Pipeline Gains Fresh Momentum as Global Supply Pressures Mount

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Oilers Search for Winning Formula as Vegas Showdown Looms

Edmonton Oilers embrace disciplined, defensive hockey style as they prepare for crucial road test against Vegas Golden...

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Robot Umpires Make MLB Debut as Baseball Embraces High-Tech Strike Zone

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Granlund's Hat Trick Powers Ducks Past Flames 3-2 in Overtime Thriller

Mikael Granlund completed his hat trick with a power-play goal with one second left in overtime to give Anaheim a 3-2...

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When Oilers Commit to Defence, Stanley Cup Dreams Become Reality

Edmonton's inconsistent regular season masks their championship potential when they commit to defensive play, as...

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Bouchard's 20th Goal Lifts Oilers Past Golden Knights in Overtime Thriller

Evan Bouchard scored his 20th goal in overtime while Connor McDavid had three points as Edmonton topped Vegas 4-3.

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