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Published-Sun, 23 Feb 2025 04:00:05 EST
Title: Military now accepting recruits with asthma, ADHD and other conditions amid staffing shortage
Description- image of a military recruiter talking to an applicant at ottawa's CAF recruitment office

image of a military recruiter talking to an applicant at ottawa's CAF recruitment office

As the Canadian Armed Forces continue to try and dig out of a deep recruitment hole, they're starting to give new recruits with medical conditions a shot at joining the military rather than automatically turning them away.

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Published-Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:15:18 EST
Title: Pope Francis had 'tranquil' night following respiratory crisis, Vatican says
Description- A man dressed in white walks past two other men.

A man dressed in white walks past two other men.

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Published-Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:01:19 EST
Title: Donald Trump keeps talking about Canada as the 51st state. Why isn't King Charles saying something?
Description- A person stands at a podium with a sign reading 'Canada 150' on it. Behind them, a maple leaf is outlined in white against a red background.

A person stands at a podium with a sign reading 'Canada 150' on it. Behind them, a maple leaf is outlined in white against a red background.

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Published-Fri, 21 Feb 2025 22:04:30 EST
Title: Oscars 2025: Your guide to this year's twist-filled race, the films to watch and who to root for
Description- Strippers, musicans, transformed criminals and and aspiring actors and artists. Just a few of the images from this year's Oscar race. (Clockwise from the top left, images from Anora, Dune: Part Two, A Complete Unknown, Emilia Perez, The Brutalist and The Substance.)

Strippers, musicans, transformed criminals and and aspiring actors and artists. Just a few of the images from this year's Oscar race. (Clockwise from the top left, images from Anora, Dune: Part Two, A Complete Unknown, Emilia Perez, The Brutalist and The Substance.)

The road to this year's Academy Awards has had plenty of twists and turns, so let CBC's Eli Glasner be your guide to the upcoming Oscars race, including what films to watch and who to root for.

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Published-Sun, 23 Feb 2025 04:00:59 EST
Title: Can this 'burnt toast'-like substance be a key tool in the fight against climate change?
Description- A picture of someone dumping out a bucket of biochar.

A picture of someone dumping out a bucket of biochar.

Courtenay, B.C. resident Greg Porteous started making biochar for his neighbours as a way of taking action on climate change. The black, charcoal-like substance holds onto a lot of the carbon in the organic matter it's made from, and can be added to soil to make it healthier.

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Published-Sun, 23 Feb 2025 04:00:00 EST
Title: Not sure who to vote for in the Ontario election? This guide will help you decide
Description- The leaders of Ontario major parties, from left: NDP Leader Marit Stiles, PC Leader Doug Ford, Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie and Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner.

The leaders of Ontario major parties, from left: NDP Leader Marit Stiles, PC Leader Doug Ford, Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie and Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner.

If you've paid zero attention to the Ontario election but want to get out and vote on Thursday, this is the article for you.

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Published-Sun, 23 Feb 2025 08:00:00 EST
Title: Tariff exposure lower in B.C.; warning against illicit sexual performance drugs: CBC's Marketplace Cheat Sheet
Description- Kamloops, B.C.

CBC's Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need from the week.

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Published-Sat, 22 Feb 2025 18:17:06 EST
Title: Elon Musk to U.S. federal workers: Explain what you 'got done' last week or you're fired
Description- A person gestures while speaking.

The threat, issued in a post on the social media site X, was made just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump posted on his own social media network Truth Social that DOGE should get more aggressive in its attempts to downsize and reshape the federal workforce.

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Published-Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:29:49 EST
Title: Newly discovered ancient apex predator had knife-sharp teeth and bone-crushing jaws
Description- A digital illustration of a cat-like predator with leopard-like spots and massive jaws lined with huge pointy teeth.

A digital illustration of a cat-like predator with leopard-like spots and massive jaws lined with huge pointy teeth.

What has the body of a dog, the face of a cat and jaws powerful enough to potentially crush the bones of an elephant?�Meet the Bastetodon, a newly discovered species of apex predator that roamed the lush forests of ancient Egypt some 30 million years ago.

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Published-Sun, 26 Jan 2025 04:01:02 EST
Title: Israel delays release of Palestinians, claiming 'humiliating' handover of hostages by Hamas
Description- People hold signs showing photos of a man with words including 'Kidnapped' and 'Bring Them Home.'

People hold signs showing photos of a man with words including 'Kidnapped' and 'Bring Them Home.'