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Ontario won't support making Truth and Reconciliation Day a holiday for now: minister

Ontario won't support making Truth and Reconciliation Day a holiday for now: minister

TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford's government will not support a New Democrat's bill to make the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a statutory holiday in the province, the Indigenous affairs minister said Thursday.
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SHEARD, Alvin Edward

SHEARD, Alvin Edward

Peacefully, passed away at his home with his family by his side on November 27th , 2024 in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Linda Sheard and the late Dianne Sheard
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No 'Taylgate' party for Vancouver, with BC Place to be fenced off for Swift shows

No 'Taylgate' party for Vancouver, with BC Place to be fenced off for Swift shows

VANCOUVER — Ticketless Taylor Swift fans hoping for a "Taylgate" party in Vancouver are out of luck.
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Saskatchewan mid-year financial update projects $743M deficit, more than twice budget

Saskatchewan mid-year financial update projects $743M deficit, more than twice budget

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Party government is projecting a deficit that’s more than double what it predicted in its budget, largely due to higher crop insurance payouts following a difficult farming season.
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Outcome remains unclear as final UN plastic treaty talks reaches halfway mark

Outcome remains unclear as final UN plastic treaty talks reaches halfway mark

OTTAWA — Canadian negotiators at the United Nations plastic pollution treaty talks in South Korea said Thursday they are working "around the clock" to finalize an agreement, though the process has been predictably difficult.
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Trump's tariffs in his first term did little to alter the economy, but this time could be different

Trump's tariffs in his first term did little to alter the economy, but this time could be different

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump loved to use tariffs on foreign goods during his first presidency. But their impact was barely noticeable in the overall economy, even if their aftershocks were clear in specific industries.
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MOVIE REVIEW : Disney sails slightly off course with Moana 2

MOVIE REVIEW: Disney sails slightly off course with Moana 2

Moana fans will have a little fun with these great characters and stunning animation. But a messy story and terrible new songs leave Disney's new sequel stranded at sea
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BC Ferries CEO floats prospect that fares may rise 30% or more in 2028

BC Ferries CEO floats prospect that fares may rise 30% or more in 2028

The CEO of BC Ferries is warning the company may need to increase fares by 30 per cent or more in 2028, when the current fare structure expires.
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Alouettes GM Maciocia picks Alexander over Fajardo as starting QB

Alouettes GM Maciocia picks Alexander over Fajardo as starting QB

MONTREAL — There’s a saying in professional sports that head coaches want to win now, while general managers think about the future.
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Montreal billionaire can't defend from anonymous accusers in sex lawsuit: lawyer

Montreal billionaire can't defend from anonymous accusers in sex lawsuit: lawyer

MONTREAL — Quebec electronics billionaire Robert Miller wants to defend himself against the women who claim he paid them for sex when they were underage, but he can't do that if he doesn't know their names, his lawyer said Thursday.
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