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Greater Sudbury city council dismisses integrity commissioner

Councillors narrowly voted to terminate David Boghosian’s employment contract with the city after several around the council table expressed dissatisfaction with his reports and investigations.



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Ontario premier promises to fix shortages of home care medical supplies

Ontario Premier Doug Ford promised on Tuesday to fix problems that have led to a shortage of home care medical supplies across the province.



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Toronto city council passes plan to entice developers to build rental homes

Toronto city council approved on Wednesday a plan to support the building of 20,000 new rental homes in the city.



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A time-lapse of the moon rising over Windsor, Ont.

A time lapse of the moon rising over Windsor, Ont., Nov. 12, 2024, from a CBC tower camera.




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Windsor Regional Hospital fundraiser aims to pay for key hospital equipment

The foundation that benefits the Windsor Regional Hospital is making an urgent fundraising appeal to buy new patient equipment. 



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Two born-and-raised Calgarians will play for Calgary's new women's pro soccer team

Calgary natives Sarah Keilty-Dilling and Grace Stordy will lace up for Calgary Wild FC's 2025 inaugural season in the newly formed Northern Super League.



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Ottawa businesses worry about potential postal disruption

Businesses in Ottawa are bracing for the prospect of a postal strike or lockout on the eve of the holiday shopping season.



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Consumer watchdog alleges Quebec-based ticket reseller violated the law

The watchdog alleges Billets.ca illegally resold tickets at higher prices and for sold tickets that it didn’t have in its possession. 



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Proposed police budget adds $20 to average tax bill

The Ottawa Police Services Board tabled a net operating budget of $388.7 million Wednesday morning, up $16.3 million from 2024. 



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City budget comes with 3.9% tax increase for most homes

Ottawa city staff have drawn up a budget that would hike taxes and transit fares to patch over a gaping transit deficit.



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Saskatoon Loraas truck driver hears noise, finds man inside compacted recycling

A Saskatoon Loraas recycling truck driver got a shock on Monday when he heard noise coming from the back of his truck and found a man inside.



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Notwithstanding clause architect Howard Leeson remembered for his love for Sask. and the country

Howard Leeson — a Regina resident instrumental to helping write Canada's constitution — died at the age of 82 on Sunday. 



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B.C. community angry over proposed gravel pit mining operation

In the district of Summerland in the southern Interior, local First Nations, environmental groups and hundreds of neighbours have all banded together to oppose a provincial permit to mine in a hillside within the picturesque Garnet Valley. But as Tom Popyk reports, they’re running out of appeals.




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1st case of avian flu in Canada confirmed. Health Canada says there are vaccines

Experts and health authorities say that while the risk of human infection with the H5N1 strain of avian influenza remains low, people should avoid contact with sick or dead birds.



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Vancouver officer sexually assaulted colleague, but police group chat targeted victim: investigation

The decision against Narinder Dosanjh, obtained by The Canadian Press, includes the running commentary on the woman's testimony — apparently written by someone inside the courtroom — that calls her a "bad drunk" and says there was "no way" her case would be proved.



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RCMP investigate 'disturbing' letters sent to B.C. teachers

Teachers and staff at an elementary school in Vanderhoof, B.C., have received what RCMP are calling 'disturbing' letters. They arrived just weeks after a rainbow crosswalk in the same community was targeted for vandalism.



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B.C. man who confessed to 2 killings not arrested until a month later, court documents show

A B.C. man who told police and hospital staff he had killed two people and wanted to harm others wasn't arrested until a month after he first confessed, according to court documents.



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There will never be an Apple Ring, says rival with crossed fingers

The CEO of smart ring firm Oura has detailed the reasons there shouldn't be an Apple Ring, but sounds like he's hoping Apple is listening.


Render of a possible Apple Ring

Oh, just bring out a ring already. Apple Ring has been rumored for years, but in the last few months we have had absolutely certain claim that the project is dead. But that claim was followed only hours later by another one saying that Apple's smart ring would be out in 2026.

Now Tom Hale, CEO of the Oura Ring company, has told CNBC that it won't happen. For one thing, an Apple Ring would undercut the Apple Watch, and for another, making smart rings is so hard that Apple can't just walk in and do it.


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iPad is still Apple's second biggest device despite long term decline

A new report claims that despite overall sales declining, Apple's iPad continues to sell steadily, and is second only to the iPhone.


iPad Air 2024

While the iPad dominates the US market, overall it's sales have been declining, and the latest models reportedly failed to reverse that trend. Nonetheness, the Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) says in a new report, that iPad sales are chiefly stable.

Apple does not release detailed sales data, so information such as CIRP's has to come from surveys. CIRP also does not give actual sales figures though, so its use solely of percentages is only illustrative of the differences between the iPad models.


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Apple releases Final Cut Pro 11, along with updates to Logic Pro for Mac

Apple's professional apps, Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Camera, and Logic Pro, have all received major updates. Here's what you need to know.


Final Cut Pro 11 is now available for macOS, while Logic Pro has also received an update.

There is a suite of Mac, iPhone, and iPad apps offered by Apple for everyone from the novice to Hollywood professional for audio and film development. Several have been updated with new features that address new formats offered by iPhone 16 like Spatial Video and 120 fps 4K video.

Apple provided updates to Logic Pro, Final Cut Pro, and Final Cut Camera. More minor updates were provided to the Compressor app and iMovie.


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How to use Search and other new features in the iOS 18 Journal app

The release of iOS 18 brought a number of new features to Apple's Journal app, including the new ability to search and sort entries.


Some of the many new features that came to the Journal app in iOS 18. Image credit: Apple

Apple's Journal app was originally introduced in December 2023 alongside iOS 17. In October 2024, it received its first major update, as part of the iOS 18 upgrade.

There's new support for noting one's state of mind, if desired, along with the ability to print individual entries, and more. The biggest new addition to Journal in iOS 18, though, is the arrival of search and sort functionality.


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Eligibility of Basis Trade at Index Close (“BTIC”) for Bloomberg U.S. Corporate Investment Grade Duration-Hedged Index Futures





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News24 Business | Treasury proposes minimum alcohol price, changes to excise rules

Treasury has proposed the implementation of a floor price below which alcoholic beverages cannot be sold.




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News24 Business | Carbon tax: Eskom to receive 'price neutrality' in phase 2

Treasury has published a discussion document on phase 2 of the carbon tax, which kicks in 1 January 2026




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Obama's Secret Service agent breached security to have an affair: Memoir

A Secret Service agent assigned to Barack Obama was breaching security while leading a double life, according to a memoir by the agent's former girlfriend.




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Trump selects Sen. Marco Rubio for secretary of state

President-elect Trump plans to nominate GOP Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida for secretary of state, according to sources.




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Trump's defense secretary pick once slammed him for 'shallowness' on foreign policy

Donald Trump this week tapped Pete Hegseth to be his secretary of defense -- despite the Fox News host having previously criticized him before he was elected in 2016.




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Trump 'challenging' Republican senators with controversial Cabinet picks: ANALYSIS

Donald Trump was elected with a mandate last week. He's now using it to challenge Republican senators to confirm his Cabinet picks.




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WATCH: This rescued gray seal pup takes her self-care bubble baths very seriously

After being found underweight and injured by Seal Rescue Ireland, Honeycomb Worm's wounds have healed and she is thriving!




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What 23andMe business troubles could mean for users' genetic data

The company is laying off 40% of its workforce and discontinuing its therapeutics division.




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Nittany Ballet unwraps fresh ‘Nutcracker’ Dec. 14–15 at Eisenhower Auditorium

Centre County’s pre-eminent classical ballet school’s annual production of "The Nutcracker" will transport audiences to a magical world where life-sized toy soldiers fight giant mice, snowflakes dance, and the Sugar Plum Fairy welcomes all to the Nutcracker’s Kingdom from the Land of Sweets. 




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Penn State Berks hosts second annual Garba Night, Nov. 16

The Penn State Berks International Klub will host its second annual Diwali Garba Night on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. in the Beaver Athletics and Wellness Center. The event will include Garba dancing, music, refreshments and crafts. This event is free and open to the public but advanced registration is required.  




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Three Penn State researchers awarded scientific grants from Kaufman Foundation

The Charles E. Kaufman Foundation has selected three Penn State researchers to receive scientific research grants: Grayson Sipe, assistant professor of biology; David Radice, associate professor of physics and of astronomy and astrophysics; and Romit Maulik, assistant professor of information sciences and technology.




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News24 Business | Telkom wins order to raid company it says used stolen data to 'poach' clients

A source says over 1 300 customers have been lured away using data allegedly harvested by a franchise employee.




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News24 Business | Suspended Lotteries company secretary loses again in court

Nompumelo Nene is facing disciplinary proceedings and has launched several applications in an attempt to stop them.




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News24 Business | Business brief | Southern Sun sees earnings rise; China boosts its property market

An overview of the biggest business developments in SA and beyond.




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News24 Business | Brait eyes riding off into the sunset by end 2027 as it guns for New Look, Virgin Active sales

Brait is looking to sell UK fashion retailer New Look between October 2025 and March 2026 with a Virgin Active sale or initial public offering (IPO) targeted a year later, after which the rest of its operations will be wound down.




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News24 Business | Postbank turns the tide: Profits rise, fraud down as cleanup pays off

Postbank has said that it has reached a profit in the first two quarters of the financial year, with reported cases of fraud down 80% year-on-year.




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Viral: Internet Impressed By 14-Year-Old Boy Making Golgappa "Faster Than A Machine"

Viral Video: A 14-year-old street stall vendor made waves on the Internet with his superfast golgappa-making speed




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Ranveer Singh's Anniversary Post For Deepika Padukone Proves She Loves Desserts - See Pics

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone celebrated their 6th marriage anniversary




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Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Launch Date Leaked; Might Land Earlier Than Usual

Samsung usually launches its latest Galaxy S series phones in late January or February. The South Korean tech giant is yet to reveal a possible date for the launch of the Galaxy S25 lineup, but a newly leaked survey suggests that we may see the phones earlier than usual this time. Samsung launched the Galaxy S24 series in January this year. Last year's Galaxy S23 series was unveiled in mid-February.




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Meta to Offer Less Personalised Ads in Europe to Appease Regulators

Meta Platforms plans to offer Instagram and Facebook users in Europe the option to receive "less personalised ads". These ads will also target users based on age, gender, and location, with some being unskippable for a few seconds.




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Microsoft to End Support for Windows Mail, Calendar and People Apps This Year to Prioritise Outlook

Microsoft has announced that it will end support for Mail, Calendar, and People apps for Windows by the end of the year. It is migrating users to the new Outlook for Windows app, where they will be able to access their local emails, calendar events, and stored contacts on a single platform — services previously available on three separate apps.




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Waack Girls OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch Prime Video's Latest Drama Series

Waack Girls, a Prime Video Original series, will release on November 22. The drama follows six women in Kolkata forming a dance group focused on waacking. Created by Sooni Taraporevala, it explores their journey overcoming personal struggles and societal pressures. The series stars Mekhola Bose, Rytasha Rathore, and others, with a compelling mix of humor, drama, and dance performances.




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Indian CubeSat to Travel to the Moon Soon on Japanese Lander

India’s HEX20Labs has partnered with Japanese firm ispace for a mission to send a CubeSat into lunar orbit. Scheduled to launch on ispace's M2 mission, the Indian CubeSat will ride aboard the lander Resilience, aiming to orbit the Moon and conduct critical technology testing. This mission signifies a major stride in India’s cislunar exploration efforts, enhancing capabilities in satellite standardisation for lunar missions. With this launch, India and Japan strengthen their cooperation in space research, marking a significant step toward future lunar exploration and the advancement of technology in low-gravity environments.




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iQOO Neo 10 Series Alleged Schematics Show Design, Tipped to Get 6.78-Inch Display

iQOO Neo 10 series is confirmed to debut in China soon as a follow-up to last year's Neo 9 family. We have heard multiple rumours regarding the processor and fast charging capabilities of the iQOO Neo 10 and iQOO Neo 10 Pro. A newly leaked schematics offer us a good look at their design. The leak also reveals the display details of the iQOO Neo 10 lineup.




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Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 Chipset Said to Offer 20 Percent Performance Jump Despite Change in Development Plans

Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset was launched by Qualcomm at its Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii last month as a successor to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. The rumour mill now suggests that its successor, the purported Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 SoC, might offer an even bigger jump in single and multi-core performance, despite recent changes suggested in its development plans.




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Samsung Wins Patent for a Tri-Fold Smartphone With Specialised Barrier Layer for Improved Durability

Samsung is speculated to be developing a tri-fold smartphone. This move is said to be in a bid to catch up to Huawei, which launched the world’s tri-fold smartphone dubbed Mate XT Ultimate Design in September. Ahead of its anticipated debut in 2025, Samsung has been recently granted a patent for a flexible display device with a foldable design featuring three screens and a specialised barrier layer for improved durability and reduced strain.




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Baidu Unveils Xiaodu AI Glasses With 16-Megapixel Ultra-Wide-Angle Camera

Baidu, the Chinese tech giant, reportedly unveiled the Xiaodu AI Glasses on Tuesday. The company introduced the AI-integrated smart glasses in China and it reportedly comes with an AI assistant that can perform several tasks for users. The Xiaodu AI Glasses are said to weigh 45 grams and feature a 16-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera and a four-microphone array.