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What the upcoming holiday GST relief will mean for consumers

What the upcoming holiday GST relief will mean for consumers

TORONTO — The federal government's GST break will arrive this Saturday, just in time for the last stretch of holiday shopping. Here's a breakdown of what you'll save on and how the relief works.
'Breaking of gridlock' between Quebec, N.L. is the envy of former premiers

'Breaking of gridlock' between Quebec, N.L. is the envy of former premiers

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Two former premiers of Newfoundland and Labrador say a draft energy agreement signed Thursday with Quebec shattered a political standoff that leaders had been trying to end for decades.

Kay Patterson, who rose from janitor at segregated South Carolina capitol to state senator, dies

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former South Carolina Sen. Kay Patterson, who rose from cleaning offices at the segregated Statehouse to serving as a state legislator for over 30 years died Friday. He was 93.
FACT FOCUS: Inspector general’s Jan. 6 report misrepresented as proof of FBI setup

FACT FOCUS: Inspector general’s Jan. 6 report misrepresented as proof of FBI setup

Social media users are misrepresenting a report released Thursday by the Justice Department inspector general's office, falsely claiming that it's proof the FBI orchestrated the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
Airline execs testify on baggage fees; say reforms needed to lower travel costs

Airline execs testify on baggage fees; say reforms needed to lower travel costs

Canadian airline executives in the hot seat over carry-on bag fees say the federal government needs to reform this country's aviation system if it wants travel to become more affordable.
Trump’s lawyers rebuff DA's idea for upholding his hush money conviction, calling it 'absurd'

Trump’s lawyers rebuff DA's idea for upholding his hush money conviction, calling it 'absurd'

NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers urged a judge again Friday to throw out his hush money conviction, balking at the prosecution’s suggestion of preserving the verdict by treating the case the way some courts do when a defendant d
Trump wants to turn the clock on daylight saving time

Trump wants to turn the clock on daylight saving time

NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump wants to turn the lights out on daylight saving time. In a post on his social media site Friday, Trump said his party would try to end the practice when he returns to office.
FACT FOCUS: Inspector general’s Jan. 6 report misrepresented as proof of FBI setup

FACT FOCUS: Inspector general’s Jan. 6 report misrepresented as proof of FBI setup

Social media users are misrepresenting a report released Thursday by the Justice Department inspector general's office, falsely claiming that it's proof the FBI orchestrated the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.

A voter-approved Maine limit on PAC contributions sets the stage for a legal challenge

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A pair of conservative groups on Friday challenged a Maine law that limits donations to political action committees that spend independently in candidate elections, arguing that money spent to support political expression is "a
Trump’s lawyers rebuff DA's idea for upholding his hush money conviction, calling it 'absurd'

Trump’s lawyers rebuff DA's idea for upholding his hush money conviction, calling it 'absurd'

NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers urged a judge again Friday to throw out his hush money conviction, balking at the prosecution’s suggestion of preserving the verdict by treating the case the way some courts do when a defendant d