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A quick look at some of the reaction to Ottawa's approval of the Rogers-Shaw deal

A quick look at some of the reaction to Ottawa's approval of the Rogers-Shaw deal

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc.'s proposed $26-billion purchase of Shaw Communications Inc.
Biden to Russia on detained US journalist: 'Let him go'

Biden to Russia on detained US journalist: 'Let him go'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday urged Russia to release Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who was arrested on espionage charges — allegations the newspaper denies.
More people with greater needs driving $7B increase to dental-care cost

More people with greater needs driving $7B increase to dental-care cost

OTTAWA — The federal government now expects far more Canadians with long-overdue dental needs to sign up for its insurance plan, and the health minister says that's why the estimated cost has risen by $7 billion.
Not just Trump's VP: Pence touts time as governor, US Rep

Not just Trump's VP: Pence touts time as governor, US Rep

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Mike Pence is best known as Donald Trump’s vice president, someone who, apart from one dramatic rejection of his boss ’s effort to overturn their 2020 election defeat, served as a steadfastly loyal, mostly uncontroversial No
How a little-known agency holds power over TikTok's future

How a little-known agency holds power over TikTok's future

WASHINGTON (AP) — Under pressure from the U.S.

Bulgaria heads to 5th election in 2 years, but 6th may loom

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgarians are heading to the polls on Sunday for the country's fifth general election in two years, amid concern over the war in nearby Ukraine, political instability, and economic woes in the European Union’s poorest member.
Shadowy brokers walk off with billions in Venezuelan oil

Shadowy brokers walk off with billions in Venezuelan oil

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — One startup lists as its address a small home in a working-class district in Venezuela's capital whose owner has never heard of the firm. Another is a Hong Kong-based shell company created in 2020.
Japan FM to visit China as Tokyo imposes new export controls

Japan FM to visit China as Tokyo imposes new export controls

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said Friday he will visit China this weekend for talks with his counterpart Qin Gang, becoming Japan's first top diplomat to do so in more than three years amid growing friction between the two
Ontario to expand deposit insurance coverage to credit unions for homebuyers

Ontario to expand deposit insurance coverage to credit unions for homebuyers

TORONTO — Ontario is expanding deposit insurance to credit unions for homebuyers. Public and Business Service Delivery Minister Kaleed Rasheed says the measures will help protect Ontario credit union members who are saving for their first home.
Ontario minimum wage to increase to $16.55 per hour on Oct. 1

Ontario minimum wage to increase to $16.55 per hour on Oct. 1

TORONTO — Ontario's minimum wage is set to rise to $16.55 an hour on Oct. 1. It marks a 6.8 per cent boost from the current rate of $15.50 an hour, an increase tied to inflation.