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Manitoba government spending targets unrealistic, Opposition Tories say

Manitoba government spending targets unrealistic, Opposition Tories say

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government's plan to balance the budget in two years will require tighter spending restraint — something the Opposition Progressive Conservatives say is unrealistic.
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Nearly half of landslides during B.C. disaster linked to logging, wildfire: study

Nearly half of landslides during B.C. disaster linked to logging, wildfire: study

VANCOUVER — Nearly half of the landslides, debris flows and washouts that occurred during British Columbia's atmospheric river disaster in November 2021 originated in areas that had been logged or burned by wildfire, a study has found.
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Toronto police make arrest in fatal attack on homeless man outside U of T building

Toronto police make arrest in fatal attack on homeless man outside U of T building

TORONTO — Toronto police say a 31-year-old man is facing a first-degree murder charge in an alleged random attack on a homeless man outside a University of Toronto building.
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TVA says federal parties have to pay total of $300K for head-to-head French debate

TVA says federal parties have to pay total of $300K for head-to-head French debate

MONTREAL — If the four main federal political parties want to take part in the TVA network's head-to-head French-language debate in the upcoming election campaign, they will have to shell out $75,000 each, the Montreal-headquartered broadcaster said
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Ottawa announces $200M contribution toward Cedar LNG project in B.C.

Ottawa announces $200M contribution toward Cedar LNG project in B.C.

The floating liquefied natural gas processing facility and marine export terminal in Kitimat has a price tag of almost $6 billion and is set to start up in late 2028.
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Hudson's Bay is liquidating. Here's what you need to know

Hudson's Bay is liquidating. Here's what you need to know

TORONTO — Hudson's Bay is due to liquidate all but six of its stores starting on Monday. Here’s how the process will unfold. Which stores are part of the liquidation? Hudson's Bay wants to liquidate all but six of its stores.
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S&P/TSX composite down nearly 100 points, U.S. stock markets up

S&P/TSX composite down nearly 100 points, U.S. stock markets up

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was down almost 100 points Friday, as industrials, base metals and telecom led the way lower, while U.S. markets were up, recovering losses from earlier in the day. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 91.
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Hudson's Bay to liquidate all but six stores starting Monday

Hudson's Bay to liquidate all but six stores starting Monday

TORONTO — After a week spent seeking a lifeline, Canada’s oldest company has found a way to keep six of its stores open — for now — but will begin liquidating the remainder on Monday.
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'Everybody's scared': Hudson's Bay staff stare down possible job losses

'Everybody's scared': Hudson's Bay staff stare down possible job losses

TORONTO — Lately, Kevin Grell feels an instant heaviness settle over him when he walks through the door at Hudson's Bay's east Toronto fulfilment centre. He and the other workers at the Scarborough site assemble online orders for the retailer.
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Mayors of border cities call on Ottawa for funding, support as tariff war continues

Mayors of border cities call on Ottawa for funding, support as tariff war continues

Mayors of several Canadian border cities and towns are calling for support from the federal government as the tariff war with the United States starts to hurt their communities, warning of dire economic consequences if Ottawa doesn't act immediately.
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