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LeBlanc accuses Tories of theatrics as they push for names of MPs in meddling report

LeBlanc accuses Tories of theatrics as they push for names of MPs in meddling report

OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc accused Conservative MPs of theatrics Thursday as they pressed the government to release the names of MPs allegedly engaged in foreign interference.
Liberal government tables bill that seeks to streamline, secure health data

Liberal government tables bill that seeks to streamline, secure health data

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals moved to streamline and secure health data across jurisdictions Thursday with a new bill that imposes new rules on technology vendors.
Extended hours for karaoke, nightclubs in Richmond not recommended

Extended hours for karaoke, nightclubs in Richmond not recommended

Owners of Richmond-based businesses told the city they struggle to compete with Vancouver counterparts.
New centre in the works to track Indigenous data on businesses, land and resources

New centre in the works to track Indigenous data on businesses, land and resources

OTTAWA — A new institute is in the works that would track Indigenous economic prosperity in Canada by collecting data on population, businesses, land and resources.
Consider these last-minute planning ideas before capital-gains tax changes arrive

Consider these last-minute planning ideas before capital-gains tax changes arrive

These tips for Canadians may help them prepare for June 25, assuming that the proposals will become law as the government has promised
Rail workers reject binding arbitration offer as strike threat still looms: CN

Rail workers reject binding arbitration offer as strike threat still looms: CN

MONTREAL — Rail workers have rejected an offer from Canadian National Railway Co. to enter into binding arbitration, as the country's largest railroad operator tries to steer clear of a strike in a move the union called disingenuous.
Liberal government launches $1.5B program to build more co-op housing

Liberal government launches $1.5B program to build more co-op housing

OTTAWA — Housing Minister Sean Fraser announced the launch of a $1.5-billion co-operative housing development program that the federal government promised in its 2022 budget.
Average asking rents in Canada reach record $2,202 in May, says new report

Average asking rents in Canada reach record $2,202 in May, says new report

A new report says the average asking rent for a home in Canada hit a record $2,202 in May, up 9.3 per cent compared with a year ago and 0.6 per cent from the previous month. The report by Urbanation and Rentals.
'This is a classic case of bait-and-switch': Civil suit brought against Whitecaps, MLS over Lionel Messi no-show

'This is a classic case of bait-and-switch': Civil suit brought against Whitecaps, MLS over Lionel Messi no-show

A local man is looking for full or partial refunds
One of Metro Vancouver's busiest SkyTrain stations reopening after 6-week closure. Here's what to know

One of Metro Vancouver's busiest SkyTrain stations reopening after 6-week closure. Here's what to know

The replaced section of the track had been used since the station opened 30 years ago.