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Elon Musk’s $1M voter giveaway can continue through U.S. election, judge rulesThe Pennsylvania judge ruled after Musk’s lawyers said in court the winners are paid spokespeople and not chosen by chance, and defended the effort as political speech.U.S. NewsNov 4
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Approval for Cariboo Gold Mine in Wells, B.C., but First Nation remains opposedAn operating permit has been granted for the Cariboo Gold Mine in central British Columbia, a project that's expected to process 1.1 million tonnes of gold-bearing ore a year but is still opposed by a First Nation.Nov 21
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Friends split $1-million prize in Thunder Bay, Ont.Two friends from Thunder Bay, Ont., who have been paying the lottery as a way to stay connected struck it big recently, winning $1 million in a LOTTO 6/49 draw.CanadaNov 1
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Poilievre asks provinces to scrap sales tax on new homes under $1MConservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has written to the provinces' premiers, asking them to eliminate their sales taxes on new homes that are under $1 million.CanadaNov 4
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Alberta SPCA animal care costs reach $1M in 2024According to the Alberta SPCA, the cost of caring for animals alone has reached $1 million so far in 2024 and that doesn't include expenses like administration, utilities or fuel.CanadaOct 29
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Will Poilievre’s housing tax plan speed up homebuilding? What to knowConservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said on Monday that as prime minister, he would axe the GST on new build houses that are sold for less than $1 million.CanadaOct 28
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Forestry giant Canfor reports net loss of $350 millionCanfor Corp. says it had a net loss of $350.1 million in its last quarter as it took writedowns and impairment charges related to mill closures in a slumping lumber market.EconomyOct 26
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MPI to spend $1.3 million on accessible driver training programs in ManitobaManitoba Public Insurance (MPI) announced Thursday that it's spending more than $1 million toward adult driving programs in rural, remote and underserved communities.EducationOct 24
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Elon Musk offers $1M giveaway for swing state voters who sign PAC petitionElon Musk is raising eyebrows - and questions about U.S. election law - with a new stunt: He's promising to give $1 million to random swing state voters who sign his new petition.U.S. NewsOct 20
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Insured mortgage cap hike a ‘game changer’ for some homebuyersNew rules coming into effect on Sunday could see Canadians take out insured mortgages on properties worth up to $1.5 million and expand the availability of 30-year amortizations.MoneyDec 15
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New mortgage rules, interest rate cuts expected to heat up B.C. real estate marketUnder the new rules, mortgage insurance will apply to homes valued up to $1.5 million.EconomyDec 13
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Calgary airport to expect more than 1.5 million passengers over holidaysThe Calgary Airport Authority says about 100,00 more passengers are expected to pass through YYC this holiday season compared to last year.ConsumerDec 20
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Canadian pitcher Michael Soroka signs 1-year, $9 million contract with NationalsThe 27-year-old from Calgary went 0-10 with a 4.74 ERA in 79 2/3 innings across 25 appearances for the Chicago White Sox last season.SportsDec 20
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Magic can’t save ‘Harry Potter’ star Rupert Grint from US$2.3M tax billFormer “Harry Potter” film actor Rupert Grint faces a 1.8 million-pound ($2.3 million) bill after he lost a legal battle with the tax authorities.EntertainmentDec 1
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Border security will get $1.3-billion boost but few details so farThe figures are part of the government's fall economic statement which was tabled in the House of Commons this afternoon in Ottawa.CanadaDec 16
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Juan Soto agrees to record $765 million, 15-year contract with NY MetsSoto’s agreement is the largest and longest in Major League Baseball history, topping Shohei Ohtani’s $700 million, 10-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.SportsDec 9
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Manitoba projects $1.3B deficit in mid-year fiscal updateThe Manitoba government says its expecting to post a deficit of $1.3 billion for the fiscal year.MoneyDec 16
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Ottawa is set to spend more than $1 billion on growing N.B.’s clean electricity gridFederal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says Ottawa will spend more than $1 billion on growing New Brunswick's clean electricity grid.EconomyDec 8
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Saskatoon city council approves $200,000 to help with warming sheltersWith winter in full force, the city is looking to help warming shelters. The total funding needed is estimated at $1.2 million to help with three warming shelters in the city.CanadaNov 27
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$18M penalty handed to B.C. crypto platform owner who diverted clients’ cashThe B.C. Securities Commission has imposed $18 million in sanctions on a cryptocurrency platform and its owner who diverted customers' assets to gambling and personal accounts.Dec 2