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Alberta at odds with its biggest craft brewery, Big Rock, after substantial beer tax hikeBig Rock, founded in 1985, is facing a sudden 22 per cent increase to the fees it pays after a new tax rate was introduced — that largely has no impact on any other craft brewer.ConsumerMar 14
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Tax cuts, increases, tariff uncertainty highlight 2025 Alberta budgetThe Alberta government's 2025/26 budget includes an income tax break for Albertans, but also increases in some other taxes and fees amid uncertainty over U.S. tariffs.PoliticsFeb 27
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Canada’s greenhouse sector depends on exports. Will it survive U.S. tariffs?Canada’s fruit and vegetable sector is deeply intertwined with the U.S. market, but the greenhouse industry is particularly vulnerable.CanadaMar 20
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New spending, tax changes: Highlights of the Manitoba provincial budgetThe Manitoba government outlined major spending increases on capital projects and a mix of tax measures in its annual budget tabled Thursday.PoliticsMar 20
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Massive new community garden set to open in Saanich this springThe Blenkinsop Community Agricultural Centre will be home to hundreds of garden plots on nearly 14 acres of farmland in Saanich as early as March 1.CanadaFeb 19
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Canadians can soon get their passport in 30 business days — or it’s freeCompleted passports will soon be processed within 30 business days or Canadians will be able to get their fees refunded, the federal government says.CanadaMar 7
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Canadian police arrest, charge over 100 in child exploitation operationA total of 1,132 electronic devices were seized, and charges laid so far include possession, distribution and accessing child pornography.CanadaMar 5
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Fraser Health board responds to critics in the wake of Delta ER closuresThe Fraser Health Authority's board of directors held a public meeting Wednesday, a week after announcing it was parting ways with former CEO Dr. Victoria Lee.HealthFeb 26
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Nova Scotia tables bill aimed at eliminating interprovincial trade barriersNova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has tabled a bill aimed at reducing interprovincial trade barriers, and he is looking for other provinces and territories to do the same.PoliticsFeb 25
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After spate of gender-based violence, N.S. announces $24M for transition housesThe Nova Scotia government has announced $23.7 million to help transition houses amid a spate of intimate-partner violence in the province.CanadaMar 7
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Alberta doctors say province seeking to cut $400M in billing feesA memo by the head of the Alberta Medical Association says the province seeks cuts to more than 800 physician billing codes to save $400 million because of budget pressures.PoliticsMar 13
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Trump wrote Iran’s leader for new nuclear deal, expects results ‘very soon’President Donald Trump also suggested that the alternative to a negotiated resolution on Iran's nuclear program would be the U.S. threatening to intervene military.U.S. NewsMar 7
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Superbugs are on the rise — could ants be our secret weapon?In the fight against drug-resistant bacteria, researchers at McMaster University in Hamilton are enlisting an unexpected army: ants, bees and beetles.HealthDec 30, 2024
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Woll stands tall, Maple Leafs down AvalancheJoseph Woll was outstanding in making 38 saves and Steven Lorentz scored short-handed early in the third period as the Toronto Maple Leafs topped the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 on Wednesday night.SportsMar 19
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Canada launches ‘tariffs are a tax’ ads in U.S. to push back on TrumpDigital billboards will be installed in Washington and other U.S. cities that Ottawa says will be 'hardest hit' by tariffs 'due to their heavy reliance on trade with Canada.'PoliticsMar 21
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An inside look at Canada’s largest immigration holding centreWhen Osama Al-Hadad arrived from Yemen and applied for asylum at Toronto's Pearson airport, he was taken into custody because he lacked documentation to prove his identity.CanadaMar 25
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Kelowna adopts bylaw restricting the sale of deterrent sprays to minors'We’ve seen some significant cases where bear spray has been involved, including situations with both youth and adults,' said Cpl. Michael Gauthier with Kelowna RCMP.CanadaMar 6
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Suspect in Toronto hate spree allegedly called for Jews to be hunted down, lynchedAn X account allegedly used by Amir Arvahi Azar called for 'escalation' to support Palestinians.CanadaMar 20
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As U.S. trade war ramps up — again — ‘Buy Canadian’ is spurring changeCompanies are taking more steps to make it easier for people trying to find those products, with experts warning of the risks of 'maple-washing' at the same time.Canada6 hours
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‘I’m not Elon Musk’: Winnipeg man defends Cybertruck purchase despite backlashA Winnipeg man says owning a Tesla Cybertruck has led to vandalism and death threats, as trade war tensions increase between Canada and the U.S.ConsumerMar 4