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Foreign online streaming services must now pay into fund for Canadian news, content

Foreign online streaming services must now pay into fund for Canadian news, content

OTTAWA — Online streaming services such as Netflix and Spotify are being told they must start contributing money toward local news and the production of Canadian content.
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Public servants often disregarded rules when awarding McKinsey contracts, AG finds

Public servants often disregarded rules when awarding McKinsey contracts, AG finds

OTTAWA — Government organizations frequently disregarded federal contracting and procurement rules when awarding contracts to consulting firm McKinsey & Company, the auditor general concluded in a report released Tuesday.
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B.C. magic mushroom bust leads to $334K forfeiture claim and Charter challenge

B.C. magic mushroom bust leads to $334K forfeiture claim and Charter challenge

A Vancouver Police Department drug trafficking investigation led to the seizure of $334,890 and three luxury vehicles that are now subject to forfeiture; but one alleged trafficker wants to keep the money.
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'Fight fire with fire': B.C. experts advocate change at wildfire symposium

'Fight fire with fire': B.C. experts advocate change at wildfire symposium

Traditional burning practices, collaboration key to reducing wildfire intensity
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Canadians’ confidence in health-care services hits a six-year low, says poll

Canadians’ confidence in health-care services hits a six-year low, says poll

Survey shows Canadians frustrated with health care, Poilievre may seize opportunity
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Canadians rarely go to bank branches, but like the option, KPMG survey says

Canadians rarely go to bank branches, but like the option, KPMG survey says

TORONTO — A new report by KPMG in Canada says most Canadians rarely head to a bank or credit union branch to do their daily banking, but they like the idea of keeping the option available.
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B.C. doctor who overbilled $682K loses freedom of information battle

B.C. doctor who overbilled $682K loses freedom of information battle

The Medical Services Commission banned Dr. Nevio Cimolai from billing the Medical Services Plan for three years.
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Les Leyne: Could the upstart B.C. Conservatives swallow BC United whole?

Les Leyne: Could the upstart B.C. Conservatives swallow BC United whole?

Starting from nothing just 14 months ago, John Rustad now has four MLAs and a wide lead over BC United in the polls
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B.C. woman loses $132K BBQ nuisance claim

B.C. woman loses $132K BBQ nuisance claim

The woman said her strata failed to investigate and enforce its bylaw about an alleged restriction to allow barbecues on balconies and patios.

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Carbon capture rollout lags as industry, Ottawa at odds over who shoulders risk

Carbon capture rollout lags as industry, Ottawa at odds over who shoulders risk

CALGARY — The question of who should bear the financial risk for pricey carbon capture and storage projects has become a stumbling block slowing the technology's adoption in Canada. It has been half a year since privately held Entropy Inc.
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