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The Vassy Kapelos Show — 179 episodes

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Trump threatens future additional Auto, Steel tariffs as Canada-USA trade war continues

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The Graham Richardson Show - August 21, 2026

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Canadian officials return to Washington as trade negotiations continue

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'Sounds like all the pillars of a deal': President Trump says Canada and the U.S. have a trade deal as specifics remain scarce

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Precious hours remain as Canada-USA trade deadline looms

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'Still remains a gap': Meetings between Canadian, American trade officials continue ahead of Wednesday's tariff deadline

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The Graham Richardson Show - August 14, 2026

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Clock keeps ticking on trade talks ahead of August 19th deadline

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Officials plead for patience as B.C. wildfire evacuees wait for answers

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Trade talks heat up in D.C. as Canada looks to avoid new tariffs

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20,000 forced to flee wildfires in British Columbia's Okanagan region

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The Graham Richardson Show - August 7, 2026

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Trump lashes out, Carney digs in as trade talks heat up

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LeBlanc returns to Washington with 2 weeks remaining until tariff deadline

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Thousands of passengers stranded after WestJet strike

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The Graham Richardson Show - July 31, 2026

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WestJet flight attendants could hit the picket lines this long weekend

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Canada-USA Trade Minister LeBlanc's trip to Washington clouded in secrecy

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Canadian trade delegation heads to Washington as clock ticks on new tariffs

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Gordie Howe Bridge officially opens to traffic

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The Graham Richardson Show - July 24, 2026

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Carney meets with Canada's Premiers to talk trade strategy

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Canadian Premiers at odds over response to Trump's incoming tariffs

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U.S. announces new 50% tariffs on suite of Canadian products

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Trump threatens to tariff Canada over wildfire smoke crossing the border

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The Graham Richardson Show - July 17, 2026

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Millions of Canadians under Air Quality Warnings due to Northern Ontario wildfire smoke

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Bank of Canada holds key interest rate, warns of Iran War uncertainty

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Feds, Alberta sign MOU with Oil Sands Alliance to advance Pathways carbon capture network

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Gordie Howe Bridge will open July 27th after Carney agrees to share revenue

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The Graham Richardson Show - July 10, 2026

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‘Enormous potential’: Japan looks to new Canadian oil pipeline as Middle East supply crunch drags on

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U.S. President Trump says truce with Iran is over

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Conservatives lose another seat as Carney appoints MP Richard Martel to the Senate

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Canada chooses Germany's TKMS to supply new navy submarines

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The Graham Richardson Show - July 3, 2026

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Alberta to announce details of pipeline proposal today

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Carney admits Canada will miss emissions targets

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'Holy moly, this was absolute history': Canada advances to the FIFA World Cup's Round of 16

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The Graham Richardson Show - June 26, 2026

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'We operate a little differently': Carney pushes back on U.S. Ambassador's CUSMA comments

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Canada, U.S. nowhere near deal as CUSMA deadline approaches: U.S. Ambassador

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Carney government launches Nuclear Energy Strategy

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May inflation rises to 3.2%, worse than expected

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The Graham Richardson Show - June 19, 2026

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U.S. President Trump says he doesn't want CUSMA to continue

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G7 Summit wraps up in France without a bilateral meeting between Carney and Trump

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Canada will wait to see details of Iran deal before offering offering military support: Defense Minister

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Iran, U.S. reach tentative deal to end the war

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The Graham Richardson Show - June 12, 2026

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The Gordie Howe International Bridge will not open this weekend

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Bank of Canada Governor warns interest rate hikes are on the table

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Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre launches campaign against Alberta separation

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Louise Arbour officially sworn in as Governor General

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Welcome to the Graham Richardson Show!

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Carney government unveils National A.I. Strategy

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USA levies new 10% tariff threat against Canada

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Dominic Leblanc meets with U.S. Trade Representative as CUSMA deadline approaches

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What do the numbers say about Canada's 'technical recession'?

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Free For All Friday - The Farewell Edition

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The implications of Steven Guilbeault's looming resignation from Parliament

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Former Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault will resign as MP

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‘Totally awkward’: B.C. Premier Eby says Western Premiers meeting 'undermined' by Alberta separatism

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Prime Minister Carney calls Alberta referendum a 'dangerous bluff'

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Free For All Friday

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Will there be a separatism referendum in Alberta this year?

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Prime Minister Carney meets with B.C. Premier Eby about Alberta MOU, national projects in British Columbia

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Artemis II crew members relive historic mission, look ahead to the future

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Free For All Friday

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Prime Minister Carney unveils National Electricity Strategy

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Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith says he will resign this Summer

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Carney government defends planned regulatory overhaul to speed up major projects

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Danielle Smith optimistic about Ottawa-Alberta MOU after meeting with Carney

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Free For All Friday

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Carney government defends Canada's EV strategy

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Report: Honda halts plan for $15 billion EV factory in Ontario

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Prime Minister Carney announces Louise Arbour as Canada's new Governor General

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Carney and Poilievre at odds over using Energy trade as leverage with U.S.

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Free For All Friday

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Oil price hits 4-year high amid Iran War fears

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Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 2.25%

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Carney government set to table its first Spring Economic Update

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Carney announces first-ever Canadian sovereign wealth fund

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Free For All Friday

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Prime Minister Carney faces renewed pressure on trade file ahead of CUSMA review

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Canada-U.S. Trade Minister provides update on CUSMA review

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Prime Minister Carney names new Canada-U.S. Advisory Council ahead of CUSMA review

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Iran War causes record surge in gas prices: Statistics Canada

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Free For All Friday

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President of Finland underscores Trans-Atlantic ties during Ottawa visit despite Trump uncertainty

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Unpacking the gas tax suspension with Canada's Energy Minister, Farmers' Association

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The Carney Liberals have a majority government after taking all 3 byelections. What happens next?

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Carney government could transform into a majority following today's three byelections

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Free For All Friday

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The floor-crossing fallout (Part 5)

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Yet another Conservative crosses the floor and joins the Carney Liberals

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'A whole civilization will die': Countdown to Trump's Iran deadline

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U.S. President Trump issues ultimatum to Iran

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Canadian GDP growth to shrink in 2026: Report

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Alberta MOU approaches Deadline Day

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Carney denies he's considering proroguing Parliament

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Avi Lewis is the new leader of Canada's New Democrats

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Free For All Friday

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Canada meets NATO's 2% defense spending target

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'Dumb war': Manitoba Premier sounds off on Trump, Iran

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Investigation into fatal LaGuardia Airport crash begins

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Two pilots flying Air Canada jet killed in crash at LaGuardia Airport

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Free For All Friday

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Pierre Poilievre hops on The Joe Rogan Experience

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Bank of Canada holds key interest rate amid Iran uncertainty

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Allies rebuff Trump's call for help in the Strait of Hormuz

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February inflation cools to 1.8%

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Free For All Friday

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The floor-crossing fallout (Part 4)

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NDP MP Lori Idlout crosses the floor to join the Carney Liberals

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Mixed messaging from the White House on the endgame in Iran

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Global oil prices surge as war in Iran enters Day 10

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Free For All Friday

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OpenAI agrees to several steps to improve safety protocols, accountability following Tumbler Ridge shooting

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'There's incongruity here': Walking through Carney's updated comments on Iran, levels of concern with Indian foreign interference

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Canada took 'the best position it could' on Iran incursion as strikes continue, immediate future uncertain for region

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'A lot of risk': What a regional Middle East conflict may mean for oil markets, gas prices, and more

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Free For All Friday

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Prime Minister Carney leads trade mission to India

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Future of CUSMA in focus following new U.S. tariffs

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Russia's war on Ukraine enters Year 5

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Canadians stranded in Mexico as cartel violence erupts

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Free For All Friday

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Carney government taking new steps to fight extortion crisis

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Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux crosses the floor to join the Carney Liberals

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Carney government unveils new Defense Industrial Strategy

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Leblanc leads 'Team Canada' trade mission to Mexico

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Free For All Friday

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Tumbler Ridge shooter, victims identified as investigation continues

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9 people dead, including suspect, in Northwestern B.C. mass shooting

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U.S. President Trump threatens to block Gordie Howe Bridge

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Outgoing U.S. Ambassador can't say if Trump wants to renew CUSMA

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Free For All Friday

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Carney government unveils national Auto strategy

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Carney government open to more Chinese investment in the Energy sector

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Poilievre and Carney to meet as Conservatives offer support on shared priorities

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Poilievre secures 87.4% approval in Conservative leadership review vote

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Free For All Friday

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B.C. Premier accuses Alberta separatists of treason

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Canadian Premiers gather in Ottawa

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Carney says he didn't walk back Davos speech in phone call with Trump

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Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff over China deal

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Free For All Friday

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Trump reaches framework deal with NATO on Greenland

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Trump says he won't use force to take Greenland

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Carney warns that a 'rules-based' world order is not coming back

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European leaders push back against Trump's Greenland threat

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Free For All Friday

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Prime Minister Carney signs MOU with China

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Mr. Carney goes to China

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Death toll in Iran rises as U.S. considers military action

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What's at stake for Prime Minister Carney's China trip?

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Free For All Friday

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'Unwillingness to even broach the confrontation': Analyst says local and state officials could take more action following Minneapolis ICE shooting

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U.S. ramps up rhetoric around annexing Greenland

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What happens next in Venezuela?

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Trump says U.S. will run Venezuela after Maduro capture

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Free For All Friday

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Saying 'cheers' and 'good riddance' to 2025

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Prices for World Cup tickets are getting very expensive, but who controls them?

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Winding down the final days of 2025

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Cost-of-living crisis hitting Canadian charities hard this holiday season

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Carney government announces $35.5 billion plan to reform First Nations child welfare system

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Flu cases skyrocket to highest levels in 3 years

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Free For All Friday

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Vassy's long-awaited political year-in-review for 2025

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First Ministers to assemble in Ottawa for the first time since Alberta MOU

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Pierre Poilievre won't rule out more floor-crossings, will face leadership review in January

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15 killed, dozens injured in mass shooting targeting Australian Jews

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Free For All Friday

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United States seizes Venezuelan oil tanker

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Kirstin Hillman resigns as Canada's Ambassador to the United States

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Liberals accuse Conservatives of playing politics with pipeline MOU motion

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Conservatives to force vote on pipeline MOU