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    Nine-year-old UK boys screeches to victory in European gull impersonation championships

    A nine-year-old boy from Derbyshire who won a European seagull impersonation contest, jokingly likens his background story to that of Spiderman. (April 24).

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    Biden signs $95 billion war aid bill with critical assistance for Ukraine, Israel

    Calling it a "good day for America" and "a good day for world peace," President Joe Biden signed into law the $95 billion war aid measure that includes assistance for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and other allies.

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    As treaty talks continue, new report predicts clouds with a 100% chance of plastic

    OTTAWA — Mother Nature is delivering a typical spring day in Ottawa, with light drizzle, near-freezing temperatures — and thousands of grams of plastic. A new report says based on previous readings, more than 1,000 kilograms of microscopic plastic particles will fall on the national capital throughout the day. The report was compiled by Australia's Minderoo Foundation as a reminder of the scope of the problem as talks continue in Ottawa towards a global treaty on plastic. Negotiators are working

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    Ontario increases speed limit on certain highways, including Highway 401

    The Ontario government announced Wednesday it would increase the speed limit to 110 kilometers per hour on certain highways in the province, including stretches of Highway 401. The speed increases take effect on July 12.

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    Safeguard your home, community against wildfires before it's too late

    When it comes to wildfires, waiting until you see or smell smoke, or waiting until you see ash and embers being carried in the wind is "too late" for defensive measures, says a University of British Columbia forestry professor and expert.

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    Health Matters: Canadian government adds $36M to vaccine compensation fund

    The Canadian federal government is putting another $36 million toward a program to compensate people who were seriously injured or killed by vaccines. The new funding was announced as part of the federal budget tabled in the House of Commons last week. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for April 24, 2024.

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    Poilievre will do 'anything to win,' must condemn Alex Jones endorsement: Trudeau

    Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is ramping up his attacks on Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre as he promotes his government's federal budget. Polls suggest the Liberal messaging on the budget has yet to resonate — but Trudeau says it's more of a plan than what Poilievre has put forward, other than trying to exploit public anxieties. Trudeau was asked about Poilievre's appearance alongside anti-carbon price activists waving expletive-laden flags bearing the prime minister's name. He says every

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