Carney to return to Ottawa after fruitful summit with G7 leaders in Alberta
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Goldboro gold mine will be first test of Nova Scotia's new regulatory rules
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U.S. Supreme Court upholds Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for transgender kids
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Lyft launches ride-sharing service in Quebec
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