A lawyer representing some of the affected families said it was ‘one of the biggest environmental disasters in history’
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Scientists warn of climate threat to chocolate
High temperatures in the West African countries that produce most of the world’s chocolate supply struggle with falling harvests
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Trump slams paper straws, vows ‘back to plastic’
‘I will be signing an Executive Order next week ending the ridiculous Biden push for Paper Straws,’ said Trump on social media
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A quarter of seniors have $5,000 or less saved for retirement: survey
Canadian seniors’ financial and physical health have not improved over the past three years, a new survey show
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With boos and boycotts, Canadians voice displeasure with Trump
For many Canadians, buying American products is now out of the question — even if it means going without certain items
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US court axes handgun sales ban to adults under 21
While Americans under the age of 21 cannot currently purchase a handgun from a federally licensed dealer, they can buy a rifle or shotgun
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Primark launches new line for people with disabilities
Primark’s new collection includes a trench coat with pockets that close with magnetic strips and shorter version for people in wheelchairs
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Here’s how Trump’s tariffs will affect consumers and businesses
We asked experts to explain how tariffs work and how they will affect consumers, businesses and workers in the days and months ahead
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Trump to impose Canada, Mexico, China tariffs at weekend
US President Donald Trump has vowed to impose 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian imports, but tariffs on oil and gas could arrive around Feb. 18
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Canada central bank cuts key interest rate to 3.0 per cent
The Bank of Canada cut its key lending rate to 3.0 per cent, but noted that US tariff threats are creating uncertainty for the economy