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Can Ottawa’s $3-billion food strategy actually help Canadians deal with food inflation? https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/CA/en/2026/7/11/Ottawa-councillors-blast-unannounced-belated-Canada-Day-fireworks-show.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-11T03:34:22.150877-07:00 Ottawa councillors blast unannounced, belated Canada Day fireworks show https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/CA/en/2026/7/11/Meta-data-centre-in-Alberta-to-start-operating-before-neighbouring-power-plant.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-11T03:34:22.150877-07:00 Meta data centre in Alberta to start operating before neighbouring power plant https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/CA/en/2026/7/11/Many-Canadian-manufacturers-eyeing-U-S-move-as-trade-tensions-take-a-toll-KPMG.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-11T03:34:22.150877-07:00 Many Canadian manufacturers eyeing U.S. move as trade tensions take a toll: KPMG https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/CA/en/2026/7/11/Gordie-Howe-International-Bridge-to-open-July-27-Ottawa-confirms.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-11T03:34:22.150877-07:00 Gordie Howe International Bridge to open July 27, Ottawa confirms https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/CA/en/2026/7/11/First-Nations-chiefs-across-country-blindsided-by-pipeline-announcements.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-11T03:34:22.150877-07:00 First Nations chiefs across country 'blindsided' by pipeline announcements https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/CA/en/2026/7/11/Beef-price-fixing-scandal-in-Canada-leaves-customers-with-a-bitter-taste.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-11T03:34:22.150877-07:00 Proposed $8M settlement reached in Canadian beef price-fixing class action https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/CA/en/2026/7/11/Apple-files-lawsuit-accuses-OpenAI-of-stealing-trade-secrets.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-11T03:34:22.150877-07:00 Apple files lawsuit, accuses OpenAI of stealing trade secrets https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/CA/en/2026/7/11/Amber-Alert-continues-in-Yukon-N-W-T-for-missing-6-year-old-boy-alert-cancelled-in-Alberta-B-C.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-11T03:34:22.150877-07:00 Amber Alert continues in Yukon, N.W.T. for missing 6-year-old boy, alert cancelled in Alberta, B.C. https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/CA/en/2026/7/10/Wildfire-complexity-and-prevention-funding-issues-affect-B-C-communities.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-10T15:33:48.269974-07:00 Wildfire Complexity and Prevention Funding Issues Affect B.C. 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Now it’s Alberta’s turn https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/CA/en/2026/7/10/Meta-to-build-13-billion-data-centre-in-Alberta-largest-outside-the-U-S.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-10T03:34:25.804709-07:00 Meta to Build $13 Billion Data Centre in Alberta, Largest Outside the U.S. https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/CA/en/2026/7/10/Mark-Carney-s-Saudi-Arabia-reboot.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-10T03:34:25.804709-07:00 Mark Carney's Saudi Arabia Reboot https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/CA/en/2026/7/10/Defeated-B-C-Conservative-leadership-candidate-tells-Poilievre-it-s-time-to-unite-not-divide-after-lobbyists-remark.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-10T03:34:25.804709-07:00 Defeated B.C. 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Fires and Evacuation Alerts https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/CA/en/2026/7/9/B-C-Conservative-calls-for-party-unity-amid-criticism-of-Poilievre.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-09T15:33:51.766323-07:00 B.C. 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2026-07-06T07:54:19.457381-07:00 In rural Ontario, a Muslim family is grappling with escalating threats that have transitioned from online conspiracy theories to https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/CA/en/2026/7/6/Temporary-foreign-workers-vow-never-to-return-after-wage-theft-of-178-000.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-06T07:54:19.457381-07:00 Temporary Foreign Workers Vow Never to Return After Wage Theft of $178,000 https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/CA/en/2026/7/6/Summer-McIntosh-breaks-women-s-200m-butterfly-world-record-at-Canadian-swim-trials.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-06T07:54:19.457381-07:00 Summer McIntosh Breaks Women's 200-Meter Butterfly World Record at Canadian Trials https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/CA/en/2026/7/6/Sioux-Valley-Dakota-Nation-and-Brandon-Manitoba-declare-states-of-emergency-due-to-flooding.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-06T07:54:19.457381-07:00 Sioux Valley Dakota Nation and Brandon, Manitoba Declare States of Emergency Due 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en 2026-07-06T07:54:19.457381-07:00 Prime Minister wishes U.S.A. a happy 250th birthday, reveals Canada's gift https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/CA/en/2026/7/6/Political-update-pipeline-plans-renovating-24-Sussex-Alberta-separatism-debate-intensifies.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-06T07:54:19.457381-07:00 Political Update: Pipeline Plans, Renovating 24 Sussex, Alberta Separatism Debate Intensifies https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/CA/en/2026/7/6/Organized-global-network-of-sex-abuse-uncovered-following-Gis-le-Pelicot-case.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-06T07:54:19.457381-07:00 In a landmark development, authorities have uncovered a global network of men involved in drug-facilitated sexual assaults https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/CA/en/2026/7/6/Offshore-wind-development-advances-in-Nova-Scotia.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-06T07:54:19.457381-07:00 Offshore Wind Development Takes Another Step Forward in Nova Scotia 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nation globally in annual wealth rankings https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/CA/en/2026/7/6/Canada-picks-Germany-s-TKMS-to-build-new-submarine-fleet.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-06T07:54:19.457381-07:00 Canada Selects Germany’s TKMS for $12 Billion Submarine Contract https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/CA/en/2026/7/6/BP-sells-interest-in-Bay-du-Nord-project-offshore-Newfoundland-and-Labrador.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-06T07:54:19.457381-07:00 BP Sells Interest in Bay du Nord Project Offshore Newfoundland and Labrador https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/CA/en/2026/7/6/B-C-wildfire-balloons-to-over-1-200-hectares-forcing-evacuations-in-Fraser-Canyon.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-06T07:54:19.457381-07:00 Brunswick Creek Wildfire Forces Evacuations in Fraser Canyon, B.C. https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/CA/en/2026/7/6/Alberta-referendum-campaign-s-third-party-advertiser-fundraising-progress-examined.html DirectionFreeNews en 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national unity, foreign relations, and controversy https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/CA/en/2026/7/5/Notable-cultural-and-community-stories-from-across-Canada.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-05T21:44:12.869026-07:00 Celebrated Canadian Fashion Designer Marilyn Brooks Passes Away at 93 https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/CA/en/2026/7/5/Major-new-pipeline-and-data-centre-plans-reshape-Alberta-s-energy-landscape.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-05T21:44:12.869026-07:00 Major new pipeline and data centre plans reshape Alberta's energy landscape https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/CA/en/2026/7/5/Health-officials-warn-of-measles-exposure-and-public-safety-concerns-in-Toronto-area.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-05T21:44:12.869026-07:00 Health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Scarborough hospital, clinic https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/CA/en/2026/7/5/Economic-uncertainty-rising-as-U-S-rejects-CUSMA-renewal-triggering-review-process.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-05T21:44:12.869026-07:00 Economic Uncertainty Rising as U.S. Rejects CUSMA Renewal, Triggering Review Process https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/CA/en/2026/7/5/Controversy-and-debate-intensify-around-Alberta-separatism-and-energy-issues.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-05T21:44:12.869026-07:00 Controversy and Debate Intensify Around Alberta Separatism and Energy Issues https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/CA/en/2026/7/5/Canadian-tech-innovation-highlighted-in-rapidly-growing-AI-startup.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-05T21:44:12.869026-07:00 In recent years, Canada has emerged as a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) innovation, with numerous startups making https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/CA/en/2026/7/5/Canada-set-to-announce-new-submarine-fleet-amidst-high-stakes-competition.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-05T21:44:12.869026-07:00 Canada set to announce new submarine fleet amidst high-stakes competition 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