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'Gulf of America' shift won't be the first time Google Maps has changed names depending on your location
Google Maps has a history of changing place names and world borders for different users in different locations, especially during geopolitical disputes. Geographers say those changes, including the one this week, remind the public of the political power place names can hold — even if they're only temporary.
Widow to keep $100K from late husband's RRSP after court victory against Canada Revenue Agency
An Alberta widow will be allowed to keep tens of thousands of dollars her late husband left to her in retirement savings after winning a years-long court battle against the Canada Revenue Agency.
After 'roller coaster' negotiations, ceasefire deal brings fragile joy for Israeli hostages' families
Families waiting to learn the fate of their loved ones were left with a range of emotions at the news of a ceasefire deal, from relief and euphoria over a tangible deal to anxiety and apprehension about whether that agreement will stick.
Israelis anxiously await ceasefire's next steps — whether they're related to hostages or not
After mediators announced a ceasefire deal to secure the return of hostages held in Gaza in exchange for Palestinian detainees, Israelis celebrated and anxiously waited for more details — whether they're immediately related to hostages or not.
Elated, teary Palestinians flood streets of Gaza after ceasefire deal
A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas comes after months of start-and-stop negotiations that gave false hope to Palestinians and Israelis alike. Some Palestinians were wary of celebrating until a permanent ceasefire is firmly in place.
Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire deal to stop fighting and return hostages
Israel and Hamas have reached a deal to pause the fighting in Gaza, release hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and create a path to end bloodshed in the tiny enclave and diffuse tensions across the Middle East.
Trump avoids prison sentence, fines in felony hush-money case
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has escaped any penalty other than a criminal record for his felony crimes after a judge on Friday handed him an alternative sentence called an unconditional discharge.
Trudeau's move to suspend Parliament faces a legal challenge. Don't hold your breath for a win, experts say
Less than two days after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asked the Governor General to suspend Parliament, a legal advocacy group has already taken the issue to court, while another has said it plans to do the same. But several constitutional experts say the challenges aren't likely to succeed.
Trudeau says 'not a snowball's chance in hell' Canada joins U.S.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday dismissed U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's willingness to use 'economic force' to absorb Canada into the United States by reiterating what his Canadian government has said for some time: merging countries is not in the realm of possibility.
Parliament is prorogued. Here's what that means
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's request to prorogue Parliament was granted Monday by Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, buying time for the Liberal Party to regroup and find his replacement. Here's what prorogation means for the government and for you.