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Chinese president engages in charm offensive in Southeast Asia as U.S. tariffs rattle region
The timing couldn’t be better for Chinese President Xi Jinping as he wraps up a tour of three countries in Southeast Asia amid growing tariff pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump.
The world order of the last few decades may be over — what emerges could include China
As U.S. President Donald Trump imposes global tariffs, and the two largest economies escalate their trade war, the current world order as we know it is shaken, if not over. What will emerge is still unclear, but some analysts say China and other Asian countries will likely play a bigger role.
Why Canada is on the cusp of a housing construction crisis
Housing is about to get a lot more expensive in the next decade if the federal government’s immigration program bringing in skilled workers isn’t revamped. Many in the construction industry say there aren’t enough domestic workers going into jobs that don’t require an apprenticeship or certificate and the current system bringing in newcomers only covers highly skilled workers.
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As Trump moves to withdraw from global commitments, China is waiting in the wings
As U.S. President Donald Trump plans to pull out of international bodies and agreements, such as the World Health Organization and the Paris climate accord, China is capitalizing on the opportunity to fill a void left by the U.S. on the world stage, analysts say.
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'I could hear bones shatter': P.E.I. kiteboarder recounts shark attack that took his leg
After a shark attack took his right leg, professional kiteboarder Lucas Arsenault is back on the water. Lucas Arsenault was on vacation with his family in Turks and Caicos in May when a shark attacked him while snorkelling. He lost his right leg.
A deadly crash in Toronto raises questions about the dangers when things go wrong for EVs
An Oct. 24 crash involving an electric car that killed four people in downtown Toronto has raised concerns about the dangers when things go wrong for EVs.
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Trump's return to White House spells uncertainty for U.S.-China relationship
The impact of Donald Trump's election win on Nov. 5 will be felt globally, especially in China — one of the world's emerging superpowers and one of the United States' biggest trading partners. The relationship could also affect Canada.
Asylum seeker living in car after being evicted from government-funded hotel room
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, which has leased hotels to house asylum seekers in recent years, has an eviction policy that gives occupants very little notice to move out, leaving many homeless in the midst of a housing crisis.
York police break up crime ring targeting Ontario golf courses
The mystery of golf carts disappearing from Ontario courses has been largely solved. York regional police have charged multiple people with trafficking and theft after an investigation that started in the summer.
Is your friend selling Taylor Swift tickets? Make sure it's not a hacker
As Taylor Swift is set to embark on the Canadian leg of her Eras world tour, scammers are taking advantage of the insatiable demand for tickets to the sold-out shows.