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B.C.’s building code accessibility changes raise concerns among developers

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B.C.'s Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon said the changes are not as expensive as previously suspected and the government is working with developers to address their concerns.

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Saskatchewan travellers in limbo after July long weekend WestJet strike

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According to WestJet, roughly 100,000 passengers across Canada had their travel plans thrown upside down by the strike.

Tuesday, Jul 2

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Regina Ward 1 councillor Cheryl Stadnichuk won’t seek re-election

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Stadnichuk and Ward 3 councillor Andrew Stevens have announced they won't be running in the next municipal election.

S&P/TSX composite rises Tuesday on energy strength, U.S. markets also move higher

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Canada's main stock index rose Tuesday near the end of the trading day, erasing earlier losses as energy and base metals helped offset weakness in telecom.

Manitoba launches $25M electric vehicle rebate program to boost adoption, cut emissions

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The Manitoba government introduced a new rebate program for electric vehicles to encourage more people to switch to electric cars and reduce emissions.

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Northvolt says Quebec EV battery plant project will continue ‘as planned’

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As of last month, the plant was supposed to begin manufacturing electric battery cells and producing cathode active material by 2026.

Winnipeg Jets development camp to welcome 35 players to Hockey For All Centre

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Development camp continues through Sunday starting at 9:30 a.m. every day.

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Thanks to living ‘skin,’ robots can now smile and make other unnerving faces

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Depending on who you ask, the blobby pink face with beady eyes is cute or creepy — regardless, it's the face of the future.

Trump sentencing in New York case delayed to September amid appeal

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The sentencing had previously been set for July 11, just days before the Republican National Convention begins in Milwaukee on July 15.

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Concern as Quebec cuts number of family reunification applications it will accept

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Quebec announced last week it will process a maximum of 13,000 family reunification applications over the next two years, after approving more than 16,500 in 2022.

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Saskatchewan minimum wage set to increase in October, but still lowest in Canada

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Saskatchewan's minimum wage is set to increase by $1 in October.

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Rudy Giuliani disbarred in New York over false 2020 election fraud claims

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Giuliani, whose New York law license was already suspended, was the primary mouthpiece for Donald Trump’s false claims of election fraud after the 2020 election.

Federal, Manitoba governments announce boost to child-care funding, wages

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Provincially funded child-care facilities in Manitoba will be getting a financial boost from the government in the months ahead.

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When will the U.S. cut interest rates? Powell says more time needed

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After some persistently high inflation reports at the start of 2024, Jerome Powell said, the data for April and May “do suggest we are getting back on a disinflationary path."

Inflatable booster car seats recalled across Canada due to injury risk

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Parents whose children use a certain brand of inflatable booster car seats should immediately stop using them, as they pose a risk of injury, Health Canada has warned.

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Tim Hortons parent Restaurant Brands boosting presence in China

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Restaurant Brands International says it's spending up to $45 million to boost its presence in China and spur growth in what the company sees as a promising market.

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‘Economic mismatch’: A shortage of Ontario condo managers is driving up fees

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Experts are sounding the alarm bells as a shortage of condo managers in Ontario is driving up management fees as thousands more units come online.

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Greenbelt scandal prompted rounds of ethics training: integrity commissioner

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Ontario's integrity commissioner said in his annual report that he was asked to deliver several rounds of ethics training after the Greenbelt scandal raised questions.

Monday, Jul 1

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Do former presidents have immunity? U.S. Supreme Court rules in Trump case

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In a historic 6-3 ruling, the justices returned Trump's case to the trial court to determine what is left of special counsel Jack Smith's indictment of Trump.

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‘What makes us different makes us strong’: Westside multiculturalism day draws crowds

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Westside Multiculturalism Day, which celebrates Canada's cultural mosaic, has grown significantly since Westbank Museum in West Kelowna launched the event in 2022.

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WestJet says it has reached a deal with striking mechanics, ending strike

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The airline said that the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) has withdrawn their strike action and their members will return to work as scheduled.

Sunday, Jun 30

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As some Ontario police increasingly use facial recognition technology, calls grow for regulations

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Legal and AI experts are calling on the federal government to set national standards as some police services use facial recognition technology to help solve crimes.

The new airline rivalries: Air Canada vs. Porter, WestJet vs. Flair

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Porter is increasingly moving in on Air Canada's home turf of Central Canada as well as cross-country routes, while WestJet seeks to counter the threat of Flair Airlines.

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More WestJet flight cancellations as strike hits tens of thousands of travellers

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The Calgary-based airline has already cancelled a total of 407 flights over the weekend in an effort to "maintain stability" amid a sudden strike by a mechanics union.

Meet the most productive musicians in history. How much of their music do you own?

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Here's an accounting of the most prolific artists of all time. How many albums can one person or band make? If you're these people, a lot.

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15 surprising facts about Canadian celebs that you probably didn’t know

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From Ryan Gosling's suspension for throwing knives to Tommy Chong's surprising Motown connection, we dig up little-known facts about your favourite famous Canadians.

Saturday, Jun 29

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Rail workers at CN and CPKC vote to reauthorize strike at railways, says Teamsters

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Teamsters Canada said in a statement Saturday that union members at both railways voted almost 99 per cent in favour of reauthorized strike action.

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Metro Vancouver gas prices expected to dip

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Gas prices around the Lower Mainland expected to fall by three cents to $1.80 a litre on Sunday.

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From Liberals losing key riding to Biden-Trump debate, this week’s top stories

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Canada's annual inflation rate ticked up to 2.9 per cent in May, and a company providing software for thousands of auto dealerships was hacked.

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Metro Vancouver picks new chair amid travel, wastewater plant controversies

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Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley has been elected the new chair of the Metro Vancouver board, amid ongoing spending controversies.