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Pollution causing more deaths worldwide than war or smoking: Lancet

Increasing pollution worldwide is proving deadlier than war, natural disasters or smoking, according to a new report in the Lancet.

Analysis 'The old guard in revolt': Why ex-presidents are violating code of silence to fight 'Trumpism' video

It's a golden rule that ex-presidents don't criticize a successor. But George W. Bush and Barack Obama both took poorly veiled shots at Donald Trump this week, and some experts think the ex-president pile-on may have only just begun.

As It Happens Nearly 100 people have died from the plague in Madagascar since August

An unusually large plague outbreak in Madagascar has taken 94 lives. As It Happens talks to a World Health Organization doctor working on the ground to stop its spread.

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Trudeau says federal government will 'look carefully' at implications of Bill 62 video

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Ottawa is looking into the implications of Quebec's Bill 62, which would require Muslim women wearing a niqab or burka and anyone else using public services to uncover their faces.

Putin brands Canada's adoption of new Magnitsky Act as political gamesmanship

Russian President Vladimir Putin is accusing Canada of playing "unconstructive political games" by passing its own Magnitsky law this week.

Supreme Court, CRA express concern about cellphone trackers after CBC story: documents

The Supreme Court of Canada and a senior executive with the Canada Revenue Agency anxiously reached out to Canada's communications spy agency for help after a CBC story revealed cellphone tracking technology was being used near Parliament Hill.

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Bill Morneau says he doesn't 'report to journalists,' bristles at questions about personal finances video

Finance Minister Bill Morneau dodged questions about his use of numbered companies to hold investments Friday, saying he does not have to defend his choices to journalists.

Trudeau says federal government will 'look carefully' at implications of Bill 62 video

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Ottawa is looking into the implications of Quebec's Bill 62, which would require Muslim women wearing a niqab or burka and anyone else using public services to uncover their faces.

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh officially resigns from Ontario Legislature

Jagmeet Singh has officially resigned as an Ontario member of the Provincial Parliament, weeks after winning the federal NDP leadership.

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'It's been a long time coming:' mogul's downfall sparks a 'Weinstein effect' of calling out harassment

The mounting allegations against Harvey Weinstein have ignited a powerful discussion — online and off — about how pervasive sexual harassment and assault remain in our society today. It's set off a sort of 'Weinstein effect:' with waves of accusers publicly calling out powerful figures and institutions acknowledging the allegations and quickly responding.

Gord Downie's family hoping to have public memorial event

Gord Downie's family is hoping to organize a public event where fans can honour the late Tragically Hip singer.

Playboy's 1st transgender Playmate hopes to 'pave way for all women'

Men's magazine Playboy has featured its first ever — transgender playmate centerfold in its November issue, a move which the model hopes will pave the way for 'all women - trans or otherwise — in fashion and other sectors.'

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Backyard chicken trend causes spike in infections, 1 fatal, CDC reports video

The popular trend of raising backyard chickens is bringing with it a soaring number of illnesses from poultry-related diseases, some of them fatal, U.S. health officials say.

Quirks & Quarks Computer teaches itself to play Go, then beats everyone

A new self-teaching artificial intelligence is now the world's best Go player - and invents new ways to play.

Pollution causing more deaths worldwide than war or smoking: Lancet

Increasing pollution worldwide is proving deadlier than war, natural disasters or smoking, according to a new report in the Lancet.

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Hudson's Bay CEO Jerry Storch leaving company

Jerry Storch is stepping down as chief executive of Hudson's Bay Co. effective Nov. 1, the retailer announced after the close of stock markets on Friday.

Airbus CEO expects to sell 'thousands' of C Series aircraft

The head of Airbus told a Montreal business audience on Friday that he believes the company will sell thousands of Bombardier's C Series aircraft.

GM shuts down Holden production in Australia, bringing an end to the last car made there

The last mass-produced car designed and built in Australia rolled off General Motors Co.'s production line in the industrial city of Adelaide on Friday as the nation reluctantly bid farewell to its auto manufacturing industry.

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Maple Leafs listed as ... say what??? ... Stanley Cup favourites

Betting sites Bodog and Bet365 currently have the Toronto Maple Leafs listed as the Stanley Cup favourites for the current season. They know Toronto is cursed, right?

Hockey Night in Canada: Free live streams on desktop & app

CBC Sports will provide free live streams of all Hockey Night in Canada games, including the Maple Leafs visiting the Senators and the Flames hosting the Wild.

NHL admits Avalanche wuz robbed by video review

The NHL has acknowledged video review incorrectly nullified a late-game goal by the Colorado Avalanche during a 4-3 loss to the St. Louis Blues.

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