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Ottawa names experts to advise on creation of national pharmacare program

Ottawa names experts to advise on creation of national pharmacare program

OTTAWA — The federal government has tapped a panel of five experts to craft the path toward a universal pharmacare program.
Satire publication The Onion buys Alex Jones' Infowars at auction with Sandy Hook families' backing

Satire publication The Onion buys Alex Jones' Infowars at auction with Sandy Hook families' backing

The satirical news publication The Onion was named the winning bidder for Alex Jones' Infowars at a bankruptcy auction, backed by families of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims whom Jones owes more than $1 billion in defamation judgments f
Manitoba government to permanently fund program aimed at curbing retail theft

Manitoba government to permanently fund program aimed at curbing retail theft

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government says it will provide permanent funding for 12 new Winnipeg police officers as part of its public safety strategy.
Purolator workers won't handle Canada Post packages if strike occurs, union says

Purolator workers won't handle Canada Post packages if strike occurs, union says

Teamsters Canada says if Canada Post workers go on strike or are locked out, its members at Purolator won't handle any packages postmarked or identified as originating from the carrier.
Police in B.C. put lid on grocery store theft, but thousands in cheese still ruined

Police in B.C. put lid on grocery store theft, but thousands in cheese still ruined

NORTH VANCOUVER — RCMP say officers interrupted a theft at a North Vancouver grocery store that involved thousands of dollars worth of cheese.
Indochino CEO Green named chair, becomes co-owner of Canadian Elite Basketball League

Indochino CEO Green named chair, becomes co-owner of Canadian Elite Basketball League

TORONTO — It was an easy decision for Drew Green to become involved with the Canadian Elite Basketball League because it married two of his passions: business and basketball.
New Brunswick's premier sends out minister mandate letters, outlines expectations

New Brunswick's premier sends out minister mandate letters, outlines expectations

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt has given marching orders to her new cabinet ministers to fulfil promises made during last month's election.
Powell says Fed will likely cut rates cautiously given persistent inflation pressures

Powell says Fed will likely cut rates cautiously given persistent inflation pressures

WASHINGTON (AP) — Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday that the Federal Reserve will likely cut its key interest rate slowly and deliberately in the coming months, in part because inflation has shown signs of persistence and the Fed's officials want to
Ovintiv moves deeper into Montney region with $3.3B asset purchase from Paramount

Ovintiv moves deeper into Montney region with $3.3B asset purchase from Paramount

CALGARY — The massive price discount on Canadian oil and gas assets compared with those south of the border was likely a major factor behind Ovintiv Inc.
Ontario signs $100M deal with Elon Musk's Starlink system

Ontario signs $100M deal with Elon Musk's Starlink system

Premier Doug Ford's government has signed a $100-million deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to deliver high-speed internet to remote residents in rural and northern Ontario.
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