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Border-hopping cat from British Columbia has a fan following in two countries
A certain resident of South Surrey, B.C., is making friends and fans on both sides of the U.S.-Canada border for a reason that doesn’t generally make people happy — he crosses the international boundary frequently and flagrantly, with no regard for customs officials or paperwork. That’s because Louis — full name Louis Vuitton, like the…
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Alberta closing more supervised drug injection sites after study backs recovery approach
OTTAWA — Alberta is shutting down two of its five remaining supervised drug consumption sites, after a recent study of addictions services in the province provided evidence in support of recovery-oriented treatments. Addictions Minister Rick Wilson and Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis announced on Friday that consumption sites in Calgary and Lethbridge, Alta. will be…
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Pierre Poilievre earns the respect of Canadians for keeping it ‘classy’ on Joe Rogan podcast
Pierre Poilievre made his debut on the Joe Rogan Experience this week and earned the respect of many Canadians for keeping it “classy.” The interview with Rogan dropped Thursday afternoon and included some heavy-hitting topics such as the Trump administration tariffs, as well as the 51st state jibes, Canada’s oil sands, Canada’s parliamentary system and…
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U.S. citizen who illegally drove into Manitoba will be spending time in Canadian jail
Following an investigation by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), a U.S. citizen has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison after being charged with human smuggling. CBSA says that on Feb. 7, 2025, 32-year-old Sahil Aziz attempted to cross into Canada in a vehicle at the Emerson port of entry between Manitoba and…
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Canada to allow smaller companies to report financials twice per year
Taking a cue from United States President Donald Trump, market regulators in Canada will allow smaller, publicly traded companies to report their financials twice a year instead of four times a year. The shift to semi-annual financial reporting from quarterly upends decades of practice in Canada and is intended to reduce costs and administrative burden…
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Retail sales rise but energy price shock is set to squeeze consumers
Retail sales inched up 1.1 per cent to $70.7 billion in January, according to the latest retail trade report from Statistics Canada. These figures were softer than the agency’s advance estimate, “extending the seesaw pattern that’s been in place for a year,” Shelly Kaushik, senior economist at Bank of Montreal, said in a note. However,…
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What’s with uncertainty around Leamington Flyers junior hockey team?
The team’s future in the town seems unclear after an arena booking conflict.
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Internet salutes Chuck Norris with their favourite jokes, memes and gifs
Tributes are pouring in after the loss of the internet’s favourite action star and martial arts wizard Chuck Norris. His decades-long career on television and the big screen made him an international sensation. But for many fans, he’s perhaps best known for inspiring endless memes. Many have taken to social media to look back at…
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Kraft Heinz to increase Canadian production with $250-million investment in Montreal factory
Kraft Heinz Canada says it’s going to spend $250 million on its factory in Montreal to increase homegrown manufacturing and production of its brands. The Canadian arm of the American multinational food company on Friday announced a $250-million investment into its factory in Montreal to increase its homegrown manufacturing and production of its brands. “(When…
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B.C. premier faces pressure over proposed changes to landmark reconciliation framework law
The NDP government is meeting with First Nations groups over the changes it plans to make to the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, or DRIPA. Premier David Eby is facing pressure from Indigenous leaders to leave the law alone, and from Conservative politicians to scrap it entirely.