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Musician plays plastic French horn in Antarctica

New Zealand military musician Natalie Paine performs in Antarctica using a plastic French horn and double gloves to withstand -40°C temperatures. Her unique performance showcases human adaptability in extreme environments.

Quebec French streaming law tests Netflix, Spotify

Quebec's proposed Bill 109 could force streaming giants to comply with French content quotas, raising constitutional questions and potential market exit. Expert analysis reveals the stakes.

Quebec mandates French integration for newcomers

Quebec's language commissioner calls for compulsory integration pathway requiring immigrants to participate in French-language activities. Learn how this plan aims to strengthen social cohesion.

Liberals silent on StatsCan data cuts amid budget reductions

Former Statistics Canada chief expresses deep concern over federal budget cuts that could eliminate crucial data programs, while Liberal government remains tight-lipped about which statistical services face the chopping block.

Carney Government Survives Critical Budget Vote

Prime Minister Carney's minority government narrowly survives the first of several confidence votes on the federal budget, setting the stage for continued political tension in Ottawa.

France moves to suspend Shein over illegal products

French authorities take decisive action against e-commerce giant Shein after discovering firearms, sex dolls, and other prohibited items on its marketplace, raising serious concerns about platform oversight.

Vehicle attack on French island injures multiple

A shocking vehicle attack unfolded on the popular French Atlantic island of Île d'Oléron as a motorist intentionally drove into pedestrians, leaving several people injured in what authorities are treating as a deliberate act.

Ottawa Mayor Warns of Public Service Cut Impacts

Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe voices serious concerns about potential federal public service reductions, warning of devastating economic impacts on the National Capital Region and local businesses.

Federal Budget 2025: Public Service Job Cuts Loom

The upcoming 2025 federal budget reveals significant public service reductions. Discover how these cuts will impact government operations and what it means for federal employees across Canada.

World's Oldest Olympian Charles Coste Dies at 101

Charles Coste, the world's oldest living Olympian and celebrated French cycling champion who won gold at the 1948 London Games, has passed away at 101, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy in Olympic history.

Alberta Seeks New Auditor General Amid Extension Offer

Alberta's government is launching a search for a new Auditor General while current AG Doug Wylie offers to extend his term for two more years, creating political tension and uncertainty around financial oversight.

Ottawa Public Servants Brace for Federal Budget Cuts

As the federal budget approaches, Ottawa's public sector workers face uncertainty with anticipated spending reductions and potential workforce changes that could reshape the capital's economic landscape.

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