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Montreal Airport Baggage Handler Dies After Fall Trying to Dislodge Suitcase

A Montreal airport baggage handler was killed in a workplace accident after falling while trying to dislodge a suitcase stuck in equipment. Aéroports de Montréal (ADM) confirmed the fatality in a July 9 news release (pdf) stating there had been a tragic accident at YUL Montreal-Trudeau International Airport the day prior. “It is with great sadness

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PGA Tour Officials Defend Pending Merger With Saudi-Backed LIV Golf

Senior PGA Tour officials and Republicans defended the pending merger between the PGA Tour and Saudi-backed LIV Golf, while Democrats panned it during a July 11 Senate subcommittee hearing. In a crowded room, PGA Tour Chief Operating Officer Ron Price and PGA tour board member Jimmy Dunne told the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations that

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Government Launches Consultation on Food Labels for Products From ‘Contested’ Foreign Regions

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is launching public consultation on food labels for “contested territories,” specifically imported foods from certain countries. “Consumers are increasingly knowledgeable about food labels, and labelling is one of the most important and direct ways for the industry to share information. All food sold in Canada must be properly labelled

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Trump’s Tough ‘Vibes’ Kept More Order on the Border: Journalist

Former President Donald J. Trump was famous for talking tough about illegal immigration. In fact, his reputation as an enforcer appears to have resonated south of the Rio Grande. “Trump’s tough-on-the-border rhetoric makes its way down to Mexico and Central America, and it drives people’s decisions. They know it’s going to be a less welcoming

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A Gift of Summertime

If you’ve vacationed at the shore, then you probably know the routine. Just after dawn, walkers and joggers appear on the beach, sometimes solitary, sometimes with a companion or two. As the morning deepens, adults and children drift out of their rented homes carrying canopies and umbrellas, chairs and towels, and coolers containing snacks and

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North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile After Making Allegations on US Spy Planes

North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile off its east coast on Wednesday, South Korean and Japanese military said, just two days after it warned of “counteraction” against alleged intrusions by U.S. spy planes and drones. Both South Korea and Japan reported spotting the launch but have not yet released further details. This occurred after

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Premiers Call for Bail Reform, Push Back on Emission Reduction Steps

Canada’s premiers are calling for stronger bail conditions to reduce violent crime, as they gathered for a Council of the Federation meeting in Winnipeg. “Our discussions today were focused on building stronger communities for all Canadians, beginning with shared public safety challenges arising from violent crime in our communities,” Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson, chair of

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GOP Senators Urge Feds to Probe CCP ‘Service Centers’ Operating in US

Republican senators have requested the Justice Department and FBI provide information about seven newly-identified Chinese Communist Party (CCP) outposts operating on U.S. soil. The outposts, called Overseas Chinese Service Centers (OCSC), are run by the CCP’s United Front department, a powerful agency that works to advance the regime’s interests abroad, including by carrying out foreign influence

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