Chinese mining firm subsidiary disputes Ottawa's review of Peruvian gold mine deal
A subsidiary of a Chinese state-owned mining firm says Canada is wrongly considering a national security review in its agreement to purchase a gold and copper mine in Peru. In May, Vancouver-based Pan American Silver Corp. announced an agreement worth ...
Aug 11, 2024
Meta gives in to CRTC disclosure order on Online News Act compliance
OTTAWA - After initially fighting the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, Meta has complied with an order from the regulator to publicly disclose information about its news-blocking measures. The CRTC asked Meta what measures i...
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B.C. Supreme Court certifies class-action lawsuit against Airbnb
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Supreme Court has certified a class-action lawsuit against Airbnb that alleges the short-term rental company has breached provincial consumer protection laws by offering unlicensed real estate brokerage and travel agent services. J...
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A look at details of the Quebec-Newfoundland and Labrador Churchill Falls energy deal
MONTREAL - Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador have announced an agreement in principle that would overhaul the contentious Churchill Falls energy deal. Hydro-Québec President and CEO Michael Sabia calls it a balanced deal that benefits both provinces...
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Vancouver Island First Nation whose ancestors met explorer Capt. Cook sue province
VICTORIA - A Vancouver Island First Nation whose people were the first to greet European explorers in the region almost 250 years ago is taking British Columbia to court, seeking title to its traditional territories and financial compensation. The Mowa...
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Montreal suburb declares 'end of deer saga' after killing 105 animals in urban park
MONTREAL - A Montreal suburb is declaring the "end of the deer saga" today after completing its plan to cull a growing herd of white-tailed deer in one of its parks. The City of Longueuil says a total of 105 deer have been killed in an operation it say...
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Ontario mulls U.S. booze ban as Trump brushes off Ford's threat to cut electricity
OTTAWA - Incoming U.S. president Donald Trump is brushing off Ontario's threat to restrict electricity exports in retaliation for sweeping tariffs on Canadian goods, as the province floats the idea of effectively barring sales of American alcohol. On W...
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Edmonton Police Chief Dale McFee hired as Alberta premier's top bureaucrat
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has hired Edmonton Police Chief Dale McFee to be her new top bureaucrat. McFee is to be deputy minister of executive council and head of the Alberta Public Service starting Feb. 24. He has been the capital cit...
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Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative premier names new 21-member cabinet
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston named an expanded 21-member cabinet Thursday during a ceremony in downtown Halifax that excluded reporters in a departure from a long-standing tradition of open coverage. In an address that was livestreamed, Ho...
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Canada can't say when it will clear 140,000 backlogged cases for First Nations kids
OTTAWA - Canada has told the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal it can't say when it will work through a backlog of some 140,000 cases related to First Nations child services. That has led to a prominent child welfare advocate and First Nations leaders in ...
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