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Trudeau announces $1.5B Canada Rental Protection FundPrime Minister Justin Trudeau was in Winnipeg on Thursday where he announced the federal government would start a $1.5- billion Canada Rental Protection Fund ahead of the 2024 federal budget. Trudeau says the fund will “mobilize investments in financing from the charitable sector, the private sector and other orders of government in order to maximize...CanadaApr 4
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Spring Into Motion: Quick fitness checksFitness expert Tim Irvine guides us through three dynamic movement tests designed to assess and enhance our readiness for springtime activities. From testing ankle stability to improving hip mobility and shoulder flexibility, these fun exercises ensure you’re primed for a season of active living.The Morning ShowMar 19
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Business Matters: Spin Master is buying Melissa & Doug for US$950 millionSpin Master Corp. announced a deal on Wednesday to buy U.S.-based toy company Melissa & Doug for US$950 million in cash. Spin Master is best known for its Paw Patrol and Rubik’s Cube brands. Kyle Benning has more on this as well as Canadian grocers calling for a pause in milk prices and Exxon Mobil...U.S. NewsOct 11, 2023
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Global National: May 25The Atlantic hurricane season is on the horizon, and meteorologists warn it’s looking unusually unpredictable. The factors contributing to the uncertain forecast. As Alberta’s energy industry looks to reduce emissions, the city of Cold Lake is emerging as Canada’s first clean energy boom town. How it’s potentially a prime location for exponential economic growth. Special...Global NationalMay 25, 2023
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Edmonton woman with disability hopes to get stolen customized van backAn Edmonton woman with a disability is pleading for the return of her stolen van. As Chris Chacon reports the theft has not only left her without transportation, but also the loss of essential and pricey mobility equipment.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonAug 8, 2021
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Rogers, Bell, Telus wireless customers face ‘substantial’ price hikeCanada’s “big three” mobile companies are introducing a $5 price hike for new and renewing contract subscribers. They’re blaming the falling loonie, but watchdogs are skeptical.CanadaJan 27, 2016
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One step closer to mobility pricingWed, Jun 7: Metro Vancouver is one step closer to mobility pricing, essentially a use fee for driving on all roads and bridges. As Aaron McArthur reports, the mayor’s council has appointed a commission to figure out how it might work.Global News at 5 BCJun 7, 2017
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Mobility Pricing Commission begins public hearingsTransLink is taking another step toward determining how much Metro Vancouverites will pay to get around. Ted Chernecki reports on a new study on mobility pricing.Global News Hour at 6 BCOct 25, 2017
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Metro Vancouver mobility pricing would cost drivers moreThe final report is out on how mobility pricing would fund future transit in Metro Vancouver. And as Ted Chernecki reports, it could cost some drivers a lot more to get around.Global News Hour at 6May 24, 2018
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Mobile Food Market receives $250K in government fundingThe Mobile Food Market just received $250,000 from the province to expand their service. They bring fresh fruit and vegetables to several communities around HRM and sell them at reduced prices on a converted Halifax Transit bus. Jeremy Keefe reports.Oct 6, 2018
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UK grants Huawei a limited 5G role, defying U.S.Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday granted China’s Huawei a limited role in Britain’s 5G mobile network, resisting U.S. pressure to exclude the company from next generation communications on fears China could use it to steal secrets.TechJan 28, 2020
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Trucker protests: RCMP mobilized 300 officers so far to support Ottawa policeSpeaking during Monday’s emergency meeting in the House of Commons on the COVID-19 anti-mandate protests, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said so far, the RCMP has mobilized 300 officers to support the Ottawa Police Service amid the demonstrations occupying Ottawa.CanadaFeb 7, 2022
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‘Failing and flailing’: Trudeau condemns Putin’s latest nuclear threats, mobilization in UkraineSpeaking at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on Wednesday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin for his latest threats, in which he made a veiled reference to Russia’s nuclear capability, as well as his decision to mobilize hundreds of thousands of reservists in Ukraine. Trudeau told media...CanadaSep 21, 2022
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Edmonton woman with disability pleads for return of customized vanAn Edmonton woman with a disability is asking that her stolen van be returned. As Chris Chacon reports, the theft has left her without transportation, as well as the loss of essential and pricey mobility equipment.Aug 8, 2021
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Metro Vancouver mayors announce $5-billion transit planThu, May 26: Metro Vancouver mayors announced a $5-billion,10-year transit plan that would include mobility pricing. Our Keith Baldrey has the details.Global News at Noon BCMay 26, 2016
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BIV: New housing price index, Rogers moving Mobilicity customers to ChatrThu, May 12: Tyler Orton from Business in Vancouver has the latest on Statistics Canada’s March housing price data and what you need to know about Rogers moving their Mobilicity customers to Chatr.Global News Morning BCMay 12, 2016
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Cell phone price war good news for CanadiansMon, Dec 18: “The Big Three” are slashing cell plans to counter newbie Freedom Mobile’s rock bottom pricing. Katy Anderson, digital rights advocate sits down with Scott Fee to talk about how long these prices will last and what this mean for the future for consumers.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryDec 18, 2017
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Deal Done: Major Canadian cellphone carriers end saleWed, Dec 20: Canada’s major providers of mobile phone services have ended their price war. As Sean O’Shea reports, the drive for a deal left many Canadian consumers frustrated.Global News at 5 & 6Dec 20, 2017
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‘Shut down fascism, not internet’: Indians protest citizenship lawProtesters took to the streets across India on Friday against a new citizenship law as thousands of police were deployed and mobile internet services shut down. Critics say the law – and plans for a national citizenship register – discriminate against Muslims and are an attack on the country’s secular constitution by the Hindu nationalist...Dec 27, 2019
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‘We could be at a turning point’: Freeland comments on Putin’s nuclear threatsCanada’s Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland was asked about comments made by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, in which he said Russia is mobilizing 300,000 troops and referenced nuclear weapons. “I do think we could be at a turning point in Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine,” she said adding, “they (Ukraine) are winning. Now...Sep 21, 2022