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Leon’s, The Brick face competition probe over alleged deceptive marketingThe competition watchdog said Wednesday that the ongoing investigation into the Canadian furniture retailers looks at three kinds of marketing practices.ConsumerNov 20
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Trump taps Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to head ‘Dept. of Government Efficiency’Donald Trump has often said he would give Musk a formal role overseeing a group that would recommend ways to slash government spending.PoliticsNov 13
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B.C. restaurateur warns of ‘$30 burgers’ as temporary foreign worker program changesThe federal changes will bar low-wage temporary foreign workers in regions with an unemployment rate over six per cent, while raising the minimum pay rate for high-wage workers.PoliticsNov 7
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Lockout begins at B.C. ports in labour disputeILWU Local 514, which represents foremen at B.C.'s ports, issued 72-hour strike notice on Friday to carry out what it called "limited job action", including an overtime ban.EconomyNov 4
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Pat King found guilty of mischief over ‘Freedom Convoy’ roleKing was a prominent figure in the demonstration that rolled into the national capital in 2022, which saw protesters entrench themselves in downtown Ottawa for three weeks.CanadaNov 22
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Safety board calls for changes two years after Nova Scotia fisherman’s death at seaAn investigation into how the Canadian Coast Guard responded to a vessel in distress raises questions about why one fisherman died after a towing operation went awry.CanadaNov 22
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Ontario presses feds for more child care money as some for-profit operators protestOntario needs more money to properly deliver the national $10-a-day child-care program now and beyond the life of the current agreement.CanadaOct 24
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‘GST holiday’ for all, $250 cheques for some: What Ottawa is promisingThe federal government says Canadians will get a 'GST holiday' on groceries this holiday season, while those making under $150,000 annually will also be getting a cheque.CanadaNov 21
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Boeing strike ends as factory workers vote to accept contract offerThe contract’s ratification on the eve of Election Day cleared the way for a major U.S. manufacturer and government contractor to restart Pacific Northwest assembly lines.U.S. NewsNov 5
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Port of Montreal dockworkers launch overtime strikeDockworkers at the Port of Montreal are set to halt all overtime work this morning in a pressure tactic targetting their employers as contract talks continue.CanadaOct 10
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International students are being sexually exploited, trafficked, says Brampton mayorBrampton Mayor Patrick Brown said the sexual exploitation and trafficking of international students happens 'in plain sight' in the city.CanadaOct 23
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Trudeau ‘concerned’ about TD Bank’s actions in U.S. money laundering caseThe comments appear to mark the first public acknowledgement by Trudeau of the case, which saw TD fined over US$3 billion to settle money laundering charges.CanadaOct 23
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U.S. election: How would Harris, Trump immigration plans impact Canada?While the economy has been identified as a top concern among American voters, immigration is not far behind, with more people saying they want a clampdown at the borders.U.S. NewsOct 30
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TD Bank fined US$3B, faces U.S. asset cap in money laundering plea dealThe bank has pleaded guilty to U.S. criminal charges of conspiring to launder money and failing to maintain a compliant anti-money laundering program.MoneyOct 10
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Air Canada pilots ratify new collective agreement. Here’s what it includesThe ratification ensures pilots will have a contract until 2027 that the union says includes 'significant' pay increases and 'improvements to quality of life.'CanadaOct 10
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Aimee & Ali: The unhappy story of a Canadian ISIS coupleIs Alberta an ISIS hot spot?CanadaNov 19
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RCMP report reveals new details on GTA man and his ‘camel-toe’ fake tooniesAn RCMP report says Durham Regional Police Service reported fakes circulating in Toronto in early 2020. It took 15 months for the Royal Canadian Mint to ask RCMP to investigate.CanadaNov 11
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Labrador residents say ‘inhumane’ food prices force families to go hungrySome residents believe that grocery stores in Nain, the northernmost community in Labrador, are gouging customers, even though these stores take government subsidies.CanadaSep 29
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How to protect yourself from scamsWhether it's romance scams or job scams, cybersecurity experts provide tips on how you can avoid falling pry to scammers.LifestyleOct 19
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Not possible to depoliticize Alberta transgender rule debate: Federal ministerAlberta Premier Danielle Smith says she wants to depoliticize the debate around upcoming legislation affecting transgender youth, but a federal minister says that's not possible.PoliticsOct 2