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A Bronze Statue… Really? Dictator Trump Just Can’t Help Himself

The hallowed space of the Oval Office, traditionally adorned with portraits of past presidents and symbols of American democratic heritage, has recently welcomed a decidedly more personal and contemporary addition. A bronze sculpture, depicting former President Donald Trump at a pivotal moment during the July 2024 assassination attempt, now stands as a silent yet potent

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Over 1,400 Measles Cases and a Public Trust Deficit

The hum of public health alerts has become an unwelcome soundtrack in Ontario, as a once-quelled adversary, measles, stages a disquieting comeback. With infection numbers climbing past 1,400 since October, the province finds itself grappling with a significant health challenge. This analysis delves into the anatomy of Ontario’s escalating measles situation, examining the critical role

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Unpacking the Defence Strategy in the 2018 Hockey Case

In a courtroom where narratives clash and details are meticulously examined, the defence in the high-profile 2018 hockey sex assault case has continued its cross-examination of the complainant, focusing sharply on her account of the events and presenting an alternative interpretation of that night. This phase of the trial is pivotal, delving into the heart

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Barrie Court Case Exposes Hidden Dangers for First Responders

A recent Barrie court decision, seemingly a standard resolution in the daily judicial process, cast a stark light on the often-unseen perils confronting first-responders, particularly paramedics caught at the dangerous intersection of lifesaving duties and the escalating opioid crisis. The sentencing of a man for sexually assaulting the very paramedic attempting to rescue him from

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Who Pays the Price? Unmasking Tariffs and Manufacturing Costs

The mere suggestion that online retail behemoth Amazon might reveal the portion of a product’s price attributable to import tariffs sent immediate shockwaves through Washington D.C. in late April 2025. While the company swiftly denied any such finalized plan, the fierce reaction, particularly from the White House, exposed a raw nerve surrounding price transparency and

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Turning Allies Against America One Gaffe at a Time

Few observers anticipated the dramatic reversal in Canadian political fortunes witnessed in April 2025. What began as a near-certain defeat for the incumbent Liberal Party transformed into a startling victory, largely propelled by events south of the border. The central figure in this upheaval was US President Donald Trump, whose remarks concerning Canada potentially becoming

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Can Prefabrication Technology Solve Canada’s Affordable Housing Puzzle?

Amidst a landscape strained by housing shortages and rising costs across Canada, a new manufacturing facility has opened its doors in Barrie, Ontario, proposing a significant shift in how homes are built. EBS Global officially launched its plant on March 20, 2025, signalling its intent to leverage prefabrication technology and steel frame housing to accelerate

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Cayuga Court Delivers Guilty Verdicts for Pierzchala Murder Trial

The air inside the historic Cayuga courthouse grew thick with anticipation as the hours stretched into Thursday evening. After weeks of testimony and evidence presented within the Ontario Superior Court, the fate of Randall McKenzie and Brandi Stewart-Sperry rested with twelve jurors. Their deliberations, which began earlier that day, culminated around 9 p.m. with a

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Barrie Watches Closely As The Const Pierzchala Trial Nears Its End

In a quiet courthouse in Cayuga, Ontario, the wheels of justice turn, drawing the concerned attention of communities far beyond its immediate locale, particularly residents of Barrie. Closing arguments are now being heard in the trial concerning the death of Ontario Provincial Police Constable Grzegorz Pierzchala, an event that occurred over two years ago but

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