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NDP will not support Liberal GST holiday bill unless rebate expanded: Singh

NDP will not support Liberal GST holiday bill unless rebate expanded: Singh

OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says his party will not support a Liberal plan to give Canadians a GST holiday and $250 unless the government expands eligibility for the cheques, saying the rebate leaves out "the most vulnerable.
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Winning bid to fix battered Hawkestone wharf much less than expected

Winning bid to fix battered Hawkestone wharf much less than expected

Project comes with 'high level of potential uncertainties,' namely with subsurface works; company says it can do job for $175,000 while two other bids were $300,000 plus
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Brazil’s Bolsonaro planned and participated in a 2022 coup plot, unsealed police report alleges

Brazil’s Bolsonaro planned and participated in a 2022 coup plot, unsealed police report alleges

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro was fully aware of and actively participated in a coup plot to remain in office after his defeat in the 2022 election , according to a Federal Police report unsealed Tuesday.
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B.C. Premier Eby says Canada must negotiate from position of strength on U.S. tariff

B.C. Premier Eby says Canada must negotiate from position of strength on U.S. tariff

British Columbia Premier David Eby said Canada must approach Donald Trump's plan to impose a 25 per cent U.S.
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Simcoe County council OKs $962M budget, 3.625% tax increase

Simcoe County council OKs $962M budget, 3.625% tax increase

Increase will be about $10.86 per $100,000 property assessment
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13-year-old cricketer Suryavanshi can become India's latest T20 batting sensation

13-year-old cricketer Suryavanshi can become India's latest T20 batting sensation

NEW DELHI, India (AP) — A 13-year-old cricketer from India’s northern state of Bihar could become the sport's latest Twenty20 batting sensation.
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Green Haven kicks off 16 days of activism against gender-based violence

Green Haven kicks off 16 days of activism against gender-based violence

Flag-raising event serves as a 'powerful symbol' of the community’s commitment to supporting survivors and ending gender-based violence
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Prairie premiers urge action on security to fend off Trump's tariff threats

Prairie premiers urge action on security to fend off Trump's tariff threats

EDMONTON — Prairie premiers are urging Canada to act on American concerns over illegal cross-border traffic of people and drugs to stave off the looming threat of 25-per-cent tariffs.
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Paul Bernardo denied parole after victims' families plead he be kept behind bars

Paul Bernardo denied parole after victims' families plead he be kept behind bars

Notorious killer and rapist Paul Bernardo has been denied parole for a third time after the families of his victims made an emotional plea to the Parole Board of Canada on Tuesday to keep him behind bars.
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Bombers GM Walters sees no need to blow up roster despite another Grey Cup loss

Bombers GM Walters sees no need to blow up roster despite another Grey Cup loss

WINNIPEG — Kyle Walters doesn’t believe losing a third consecutive Grey Cup means the Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ roster should be blown up.
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