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‘They’ve made history’: Victoria Uber drivers unionizeThe drivers have certified under UFCW 1518, which says it will now support them as they seek Canada's first collective agreement for rideshare drivers.EconomyJul 2
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Surrey man facing 15 charges in collision with Uber that killed 2 womenThe Uber was struck by a minivan while it was pulled over on Highway 1 in Burnaby, killing two women in their 20s from Maple Ridge.CrimeJun 13
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Uber expands service B.C. wide, but says rides subject to driver availabilityThe company said Wednesday that while the app will be available everywhere in B.C., rides will only be available in areas where drivers have signed on to provide service.EconomyMay 28
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2 U.S. students detained for 2 weeks in Denmark after alleged Uber driver fightThe two students were arrested at Copenhagen Airport the day after the alleged altercation while trying to return to the U.S.TrendingApr 15
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Substances being tested more after poisoning alerts issued in GuelphThe Wellington Guelph Drug Strategy Unit issued a pair of drug poisoning alerts in late May and there have been close to 20 poisonings since then.HealthJun 25
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Leaving first show at Toronto’s new Rogers Stadium was a ‘nightmare’: concertgoerWith performances set to take place throughout the summer at the 50,000-capacity open-air venue in north Toronto, concertgoers say the stadium needs a different strategy.CanadaJun 30
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Public Health Agency of Canada reviewing ‘the VISP experience,’ including users’ concernsPHAC is actively reviewing VISP concerns raised by claimants and beneficiaries and is studying similar programs abroad to learn best practices.InvestigationsJul 2
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Montreal transit agency reinstates ‘move along’ rule to boost sense of securityThe Société de transport de Montréal says the measure helped decrease assaults on staff and increased users’ sense of security when it was implemented as a pilot project.CanadaJun 19
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Worker at Toronto supervised injection site sentenced in connection with fatal shootingThe former harm reduction worker, who pleaded guilty to accessory after the fact to the fatal shooting of woman Karoline Huebner-Makarat, was given a conditional sentence.CrimeJun 16
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Canada to rescind digital services tax as U.S. trade talks restartThe federal government said it will rescind the digital services tax "in anticipation" of coming to a trade deal with the U.S., following President Donald Trump cutting off talks.CanadaJun 30
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Unlicensed drunk driver who caused Toronto fatal collision in 2023 pleads guiltyInside a fourth-floor courtroom on Thursday, a 40-year-old Toronto woman pleaded guilty to an impaired driving causing death charge as the victim's family watched on.CrimeJun 12
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After deadly speedboat crash, Tsleil-Waututh Nation calls for stiffer enforcementChief Jen Thomas said the area is often crowded with vulnerable water users, including kayakers and paddleboarders, but that boaters in the area are frequently reckless.CrimeJun 10
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Ms. Rachel and Olivia Munn: The ‘violent’ threats and drama, explainedOlivia Munn sparked backlash from Ms. Rachel fans after she said she doesn't let her children watch the popular YouTuber's videos.EntertainmentJun 13
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$109M lawsuit accuses Meta of using Eminem’s songs without permissionThe lawsuit claims that Meta users have been able to attach 243 Eminem songs to their posts, and argues that the tech giant permitted their use without a licence.EntertainmentJun 5
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Parks Canada to study Clear Lake after boat ban shocks usersSome, speaking anecdotally, said it is a contentious issue, with community members divided on the proper course of action and how the decision will impact the area.ConsumerMay 23
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Trump says U.S. terminating trade talks with Canada ‘effective immediately’Trump said on Truth Social the decision was due to Canada moving ahead with a digital services tax on American technology firms that operate in Canada.CanadaJun 27
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Federal summer jobs site set for 50% jump in users as postings stay steadyDemand for summer jobs this year may far outweigh the number of available positions, according to the government of Canada, citing website data reports.CanadaMay 23
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City of Vernon vows to meet with non-profits after backlash over rent at civic facilitiesThe Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce has been advocating for fairer fees for non-profit user groups since 2023 arguing it is in the community's best interest.CanadaMay 30
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Driver in fatal 2021 B.C. hit and run gets jail time after repeated release breachesMarcel Genaille pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of a June 2021 collision that left a 59-year-old motorcyclist dead, and has since repeatedly breached his release conditions.CrimeMay 28
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City council approves permanent Vancouver signThe sign will be similar to the temporary signs in Coal Harbour that have proved to be popular with tourists and Instagram users.PoliticsMay 21