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Well-funded Conservatives paid $8.5M on advertising in 2023, trouncing other parties

Well-funded Conservatives paid $8.5M on advertising in 2023, trouncing other parties

OTTAWA — The well-funded Conservative Party of Canada spent more than $8.5 million on advertising last year, substantially exceeding what its political rivals dropped to get their message out.
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B.C. judge questions disbarred lawyer Hong Guo's $887K cheque forgery claim

B.C. judge questions disbarred lawyer Hong Guo's $887K cheque forgery claim

A contentious cheque is at the centre of civil legal proceedings between disbarred lawyer Hong Guo and Bank of Montreal.
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Border workers who nearly went on strike in June ratify new contract

Border workers who nearly went on strike in June ratify new contract

OTTAWA — The union representing Canada's border workers says members have voted 91 per cent in favour of a new collective agreement.
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Richmond box company fined $290K for fatal work injury

Richmond box company fined $290K for fatal work injury

A forklift operator was struck by loaded pallets in 2022.
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Deputy prime minister says 'vast, vast majority' of Liberal caucus supports Trudeau

Deputy prime minister says 'vast, vast majority' of Liberal caucus supports Trudeau

HAMILTON — Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says the "vast, vast majority" of Liberal MPs continue to support their leader.
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B.C. NDP ministers Bains, Ralston and Fleming won't seek re-election

B.C. NDP ministers Bains, Ralston and Fleming won't seek re-election

VICTORIA — Three provincial New Democrat ministers have announced they won't seek re-election in British Columbia's fall vote.
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Class-action lawyers raise concerns after UBCO offers money to displaced residents

Class-action lawyers raise concerns after UBCO offers money to displaced residents

Financial aid separate from ongoing legal claims regarding permanent housing
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How to lower your student debt — and cut through misconceptions around it

How to lower your student debt — and cut through misconceptions around it

Paying back student loans has always been a challenge, but at a time when housing and meals eat up a bigger slice of income than ever, making smart choices around loans and repayment is all too critical.
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Confidence in government crashes as Canadians feel left behind, survey reveals

Confidence in government crashes as Canadians feel left behind, survey reveals

Canadian Forces and flags still elicit pride, but economy sees major drop
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Competition Bureau to speed development of guidance on new greenwashing rules

Competition Bureau to speed development of guidance on new greenwashing rules

GATINEAU, Que. — The Competition Bureau says it will speed the development of guidance on the interpretation of new provisions in the Competition Act aimed at greenwashing.
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