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Dricus Du Plessis wins middleweight title after gruelling war of attrition at UFC 297

Dricus Du Plessis wins middleweight title after gruelling war of attrition at UFC 297

TORONTO — Middleweight champion Sean Strickland and challenger Dricus (Stillknocks) Du Plessis had promised their UFC 297 showdown would be a war. "To the death," crowed Strickland before the fight. It didn't reach that stage, fortunately.
Canada's Dabrowski advances to women's doubles quarters at Australian Open

Canada's Dabrowski advances to women's doubles quarters at Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Australia — Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski and New Zealand's Erin Routliffe moved on to the women's doubles quarterfinals on Sunday. The duo defeated China's Xinyu Jiang and Hanyu Guo 4-6, 6-1, 6-3 in third-round action.
U.S. gun crime, health insurance woes scare off Canadian diplomats, union says

U.S. gun crime, health insurance woes scare off Canadian diplomats, union says

OTTAWA — The union that represents Canadian diplomats abroad says Global Affairs Canada should consider boosting compensation for those posted to the United States because they face increased risk of gun crime and difficulty accessing health care.

Election speculation cost New Brunswick nearly $2 million: chief electoral officer

FREDERICTON — Months of speculation about a 2023 election that never came to pass in New Brunswick cost the government over $3.

Snowmobiler dies after veering into ditch in Chaudière-Appalaches region

MONTREAL — A snowmobiler is dead after veering off a trail in Thetford Mines, Que. Police say emergency services were called at around 9:30 p.m.
No recharge: long-term Prairie drought raises concerns over groundwater levels

No recharge: long-term Prairie drought raises concerns over groundwater levels

EDMONTON — In the middle of an Alberta mountain playground, adjacent to a popular ski resort, there's a well sunk into the bedrock that has John Pomeroy worried.

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: CN results Canadian National Railway Co. will report its fourth-quarter results after markets close on Tuesday.
Ontario municipalities push for frank talk with province on who pays for what

Ontario municipalities push for frank talk with province on who pays for what

TORONTO — Steep property tax increases being proposed across the province are partly the result of Ontario offloading various costs to local governments in the 1990s, municipalities say, and it's time for a frank talk about who pays for what.
All eyes on the BoC this week for any hints on when it plans to cut interest rates

All eyes on the BoC this week for any hints on when it plans to cut interest rates

OTTAWA — As the Bank of Canada gears up to announce its next interest rate decision Wednesday, economists will be on the lookout for any clues on when it plans to start cutting interest rates. Overall, Wednesday shouldn't bring any big surprises.
Calls rise for options as high-cost lenders warn coming rate cap will cut some off

Calls rise for options as high-cost lenders warn coming rate cap will cut some off

TORONTO — Lower interest rates are coming for some of the most expensive forms of debt as the federal government pushes forward on a law to reduce them.
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