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Nicotine-pouch maker Zonnic criticizes Conservative MP for promoting foreign competitor
OTTAWA — Conservative MP Jamil Jivani’s championing of the nicotine product Zyn has been a hit on university campuses , but he’s being criticized by the company that makes the only similar Canadian product, Zonnic, for promoting a grey-market competitor. Imperial Tobacco Canada, the maker of Zonnic oral nicotine pouches, said that by frequently being…
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Man who raped and murdered 14-year-old boy in 1986 given unescorted leave from prison
A man convicted for the 1986 rape and murder of a 14-year-old boy has been given three 72-hour unescorted temporary absences from prison by the Parole Board of Canada. The decision caused Durham Police to issue a warning to the public about his presence in Oshawa, Ont., while the area’s Member of Parliament is calling…
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Fisheries officials investigating video of sailors bragging about giant crab catch near Vancouver
Parts of Vancouver’s harbour are off-limits to crabbing, and while the men say they have stopped in “Vancouver, Canada,” it’s not clear exactly where the vessel is anchored.
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Quebec tourist in Florida accused of defrauding a flower shop: report
A Canadian woman has been arrested and charged with allegedly defrauding a flower shop in South Florida, according to a report. The woman, identified as a 25-year-old from Quebec who arrived in January, faces one count of grand theft and another of scheme to defraud the Sweet Dulce Vida in Greenacres, a community southwest of…
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Tumbler Ridge shooting survivor Maya Gebala given a ‘brain holiday’ by neurosurgeons, her father says
Neurosurgeons at the BC Children’s Hospital are giving Tumber Ridge shooting victim Maya Gebala a “brain holiday,” according to her father. David Gebala reported through a GoFundMe page set up for Maya that the neurosurgical team spoke with him on Monday and said they are “very happy” with the results from a drain in Maya’s…
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Garry Marr: Renting in Canada is better than it has been in years, but for how long?
It might be the worst time for rental construction developers to take their foot off the pedal, given that rental housing is still often described as unaffordable, but it could happen for some smaller players in a market where national asking rents have fallen every month for almost a year and a half and are…
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Ford government expanding BYOB rules to cultural, outdoor events
Ontario is expanding tailgating rules beyond sporting events to allow people to bring their own alcohol to cultural or community outdoor events like farmer’s markets and movie screenings.
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‘Both are flawed’: Car capital’s Unifor leader on Liberal, Conservative auto strategies
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada’s auto plan last month. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre put his proposal forward Sunday while in Windsor, Ont.
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Trump critic says he has ‘left U.S. for Montreal,’ shares a photo from Mont-Tremblant: ‘No corruption here’
Prominent Trump critic Brian Krassenstein said he has “left the U.S. for Montreal.” “No corruption here,” Krassenstein said while announcing his move on X on Monday alongside a photo that eagle-eyed X users pointed was taken in Mont-Tremblant. We have left the United States for Montreal. No corruption here. pic.twitter.com/LllLmk380G — Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) March…
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Jewish groups decry signs ‘reminiscent of Nazi incitement’ at Toronto demonstration
Toronto Police Service say they are aware and investigating “antisemitic signs” displayed during a protest in Toronto that sparked outcry from prominent Jewish organizations. Photos posted to the social media platform X by a prominent account known as Leviathan (@l3v1at4an) , and later shared by B’nai Brith Canada, The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs…