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UN says Israeli forces' killing of 2 Palestinians in West Bank looks like 'summary execution'

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The United Nations human rights office condemned the killing of two Palestinian men in the occupied West Bank by Israeli security forces, saying video capturing the incident showed the men appearing to surrender while unarmed before being shot dead.

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Former Surrey finance clerk charged with defrauding city out of $2.5 million

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A former City of Surrey finance clerk and part-time pastry chef accused of diverting taxpayer funds to her boutique cake-baking business has been charged with cooking the books at city hall.

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Talk about cooking the books.
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2 in critical condition after grizzly bear attack involving children in Bella Coola

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Why Canada is winning the travel trade war with the U.S.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s divisive politics, tariffs and heightened border security have helped drive a decline in international tourism spending in the U.S. Meanwhile, polls and industry experts suggest a surge of Canadian patriotism and perceptions of Canada as a safe and friendly destination helped drive a record-breaking summer for tourism in the country.

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B.C. Ombudsperson's annual report notes increasing role of AI in government decisions

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B.C.’s ombudsperson says more British Columbians are falling through the cracks when they try to access public services — a trend he warns could worsen as governments increasingly rely on artificial intelligence to make decisions.

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Alberta to invoke notwithstanding clause to shield 3 transgender bills from court challenges

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