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EU attacks anti-immigrant 'misinformation, untruths and fake news' from far-right

A closer look at the day's most notable stories with The National's Jonathon Gatehouse: Europe's migration crisis is over, according to a new European Commission report; Gerald Butts' testimony in Ottawa today about the SNC-Lavalin affair revolves largely around issues of perspective.
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Filipino bobsled team training hard in Alberta to make 2022 Olympics

A Filipino bobsled is training hard in Alberta to become the first Olympic Southeast Asian bobsled team in 2022.
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Pictou, N.S., pulp mill decision pits industry against environment

A decision on a controversial pulp mill in Pictou, N.S., is pitting environmental concerns against economic interests.
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The National for March 05, 2019

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Sunrise Records head saves HMV stores, employees from bankruptcy

Sunrise Records head Doug Putman has bought 100 HMV stores from bankruptcy and plans to keep them open.
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2nd man seemingly free of AIDS-causing HIV after bone marrow transplant

A second seemingly successful treatment of the virus that causes AIDS after a bone marrow transplant.
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3 explosive devices found at London transit hubs

Packages containing apparent explosive devices were found today at three London transit hubs.
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Canada-China dispute deepens as Canadian canola exporter blocked from key Chinese markets

The ongoing dispute between Canada and China deepened today, as a major Canadian canola exporter was blocked from key Chinese market.
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SNC-Lavalin: 3 things to watch for in Gerald Butts testimony

Trudeau's principal secretary expected to bring documents and talk dates before House judiciary committee.
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Trudeau cancels trip over SNC-Lavalin fallout, considers message of contrition

The SNC-Lavalin affair fallout prompted Justin Trudeau to cancel a Regina trip today, and gather his advisers to discuss a message of contrition, which would represent a change in tactics. Media ID:
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Liberal support erodes in 2 key demographics as SNC-Lavalin affair grinds on

A closer look at the day's most notable stories with The National's Jonathon Gatehouse: Justin Trudeau's support is waning in two key demographics; Pictou, N.S., has a major economic and environmental problem on its hands; there's an unusual new team practicing at Calgary's Olympic Park bobsled track.
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What you can do to protect your family from the measles | Health Panel

After a recent outbreak of measles in British Columbia, physicians are once again sounding the alarm about the importance of preventative vaccines. There have been 15 confirmed cases in B.C. this year alone, as well as cases in Quebec and parts of the U.S., but "vaccine hesitancy" continues to be a growing trend. The National's health panel explores the recent outbreaks and why parents should vaccinate.
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Actor and former teen idol Luke Perry dead at 52

Actor and former teen idol Luke Perry has died. Perry exploded into the popular consciousness in the early 1990's as the edgy outsider in a hugely successful coming-of-age TV drama. The actor had been hospitalized since last Wednesday following a massive stroke, according to his publicist.
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Michael Jackson documentary divides viewers and fans

Faced with a disturbing portrait, some Michael Jackson fans are jumping to his defence following a damning HBO documentary on the King of Pop and the alleged abuse which took place at Neverland ranch. Defenders point out that his accusers swore, when Jackson was still alive, that he did nothing wrong. But others are grappling with how to separate the man from the music, or whether they should even try.
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Hit and run sends 2 B.C. police officers to hospital

Two police officers were rushed to hospital after what is being called a hit and run in Burnaby, B.C. Both are said to be seriously hurt, and officials say they are still looking for the driver of the car involved.
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Ottawa shocked over departure of Jane Philpott from Liberal cabinet

In the wake of the SNC-Lavalin affair, another cabinet minister has quit the Liberal front bench: Treasury Board president Jane Philpott. It's a move that shocked Ottawa, a city that is still reeling from the resignation of her personal friend and former colleague Jody Wilson-Raybould.
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How deep a political crisis is the SNC-Lavalin affair? | At Issue

In a matter of weeks, the Liberal cabinet has lost two key ministers, and things don't seem to be getting any better for Justin Trudeau and the PMO as the SNC-Lavalin scandal deepens. So, what do we make of these cabinet losses? How deep a political crisis is this? And what is the damage? The panel is here for another special edition of At Issue.
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Demand for transgender teen treatment sees a spike across Canada

Children's clinics across the country are seeing exponential growth in demand for treatment from teens who don't identify as the sex they were born with. Doctors are wary about putting underage patients through hormone treatments and irreversible surgery. But they're also keenly aware of the torment felt by some trans kids.
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The National for March 04, 2019

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Jane Philpott resigns from cabinet as SNC-Lavalin scandal deepens

Jane Philpott, one of Justin Trudeau's most trusted ministers, announced she has resigned from cabinet as the Liberal government's crisis over the SNC-Lavalin affair deepens. Philpott's resignation from her role as Treasury Board president comes less than a week after the riveting testimony from Jody Wilson-Raybould in front of the parliamentary justice committee.
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Russia pushes back as more evidence points to Kremlin in nerve-agent attack on Skripals

A closer look at the day's most notable stories with The National's Jonathon Gatehouse: U.K. intelligence cites evidence of 'frantic comings and goings' from Russian embassy in days before and after 2018 Novichok attack; resurgence of measles fuels debate over childhood vaccinations.
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Donna Brazile on Clinton, losing the 2016 election, and the future of the Democratic Party

Political strategist Donna Brazile discusses her time as former chair of the Democratic National Committee when Hillary Clinton ran and then lost her presidential bid in 2016.
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Thousands in Montreal protest Algeria’s ruling government

Huge crowds gathered outside the Algerian consulate in Montreal to protest the country’s ruling government and to stand in solidarity with people in the north African country amid what's being called the "Algerian Spring."
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How an online network of women watched over Rahaf Mohammed’s escape to Canada

Rahaf Mohammed’s highly publicized journey from Saudi Arabia to Canada was made possible with the help of a secret network of activists and fellow Saudis online who have themselves fled repression.
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B.C. teacher loses job at Christian school after moving in with boyfriend | CBC Go Public

A teacher in B.C. is speaking out after losing her job as a teacher at a Christian school because she moved in with her boyfriend. CBC Go Public’s Erica Johnson reports
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Democrats broaden investigations into Trump

While Donald Trump was predicting a big 2020 win and mocking Democrats at a conservative conference this weekend, Democrats were ramping up investigations into the president's affairs.
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Facebook pressured Canada to ease up on data rules, U.K. reports say

Facebook threatened to withhold investment and job creation opportunities unless Canada adopted data policies that favoured the company, according to memos leaked to U.K. journalists
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What does Jody Wilson-Raybould's political future look like?

Jody Wilson-Raybould says she will run as a Liberal in her Vancouver riding in this fall’s federal election but her future as part of the Liberal caucus is still unclear.