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B.C. introduces legislation to cut the poverty rate by 60 per cent over next decade

B.C. introduces legislation to cut the poverty rate by 60 per cent over next decade

VICTORIA — David Kennedy says his recent retirement came as a lifestyle shock, especially financially. The 67-year-old Nanaimo, B.C.
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Canfor Corp. reports $117-million loss in fourth quarter after 'challenging' 2023

Canfor Corp. reports $117-million loss in fourth quarter after 'challenging' 2023

VANCOUVER — Canfor Corp. says it lost $117.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, a smaller loss than $207.9 million a year earlier. The Vancouver-based company says sales totalled $1.28 billion, down from $1.
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Saskatchewan cabinet minister faces questions over sightseeing on Paris work trip

Saskatchewan cabinet minister faces questions over sightseeing on Paris work trip

REGINA — Saskatchewan's Opposition says a cabinet minister should give his head a shake for using public money to sightsee around Paris, checking out Napoleon’s Tomb, when he was supposed to be at a conference.
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Olynyk says signing extension with hometown Raptors was a priority

Olynyk says signing extension with hometown Raptors was a priority

TORONTO — Once Kelly Olynyk was traded from the Utah Jazz to the Toronto Raptors, he knew he had to sign an extension with his hometown team. The 32-year-old Olynyk, who was born in Toronto and moved to Kamloops, B.C.
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Montreal's Just for Laughs cancels summer comedy festival, seeks creditor protection

Montreal's Just for Laughs cancels summer comedy festival, seeks creditor protection

MONTREAL — Members of the comedy world say they're saddened by the cancellation of this year's Just for Laughs Montreal comedy festival, whose years of shows have highlighted some of the industry’s biggest names and launched the careers of many comed
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Federal tax change could raise electricity, gas bills in some provinces

Federal tax change could raise electricity, gas bills in some provinces

OTTAWA — A proposed income tax change to crack down on cross-border tax avoidance could unintentionally hike power bills and natural gas rates for consumers, Electricity Canada is warning.
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Nuvei earns US$14.1 million in fourth quarter, revenues also rise

Nuvei earns US$14.1 million in fourth quarter, revenues also rise

MONTREAL — Nuvei Corp. says it earned US$14.1 million in the fourth quarter, up from US$9.4 million a year earlier. The Montreal-based payment technology company, which reports in U.S. dollars, says revenue for the quarter ended Dec. 31 was US$321.
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Stellantis to produce electric muscle cars in Windsor. Ont. plant

Stellantis to produce electric muscle cars in Windsor. Ont. plant

WINDSOR, Ont. — Stellantis says its electric Dodge Charger will be built at the Windsor, Ont. assembly plant. The automaker says the EV version marks the arrival of the next generation of Dodge muscle cars.
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Housing minister pledges cash for more Alberta homes, urges provinces to get creative

Housing minister pledges cash for more Alberta homes, urges provinces to get creative

AIRDRIE, Alta. — Canada's housing minister announced Tuesday almost $25 million to build homes in Alberta, while urging provincial governments to get creative about getting even more off the ground.
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Ski Report

LEBANON, N.H. (AP) — Latest skiing conditions, as supplied by SnoCountry Mountain Reports. Conditions are subject to change due to weather, skier/rider traffic and other factors. Be aware of changing conditions. For more information go to www.
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