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Major Canadian grocers won't confirm discounts, price freezes feds promised last week

Major Canadian grocers won't confirm discounts, price freezes feds promised last week

OTTAWA — Major grocers in Canada are not yet confirming whether they have committed to special promotions to stabilize grocery prices, as was recently promised by the federal government.
2nd former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice advises Republican leader against impeachment

2nd former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice advises Republican leader against impeachment

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A second conservative former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice asked to investigate taking the unprecedented step of impeaching a liberal justice on Wednesday came out against it.
Toronto city council debates vacant home tax hike amid budget and housing crunch

Toronto city council debates vacant home tax hike amid budget and housing crunch

Toronto city council began Wednesday to debate a proposed hike to its vacant home tax, a move backed by Mayor Olivia Chow as a way to help battle a housing crunch.
Biden says the FTC's proposed ban on junk fees will help families and 'honest' businesses

Biden says the FTC's proposed ban on junk fees will help families and 'honest' businesses

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a proposed rule by the Federal Trade Commission to ban any hidden and bogus junk fees, which can mask the total cost of concert tickets, hotel rooms and utility bills.
New Hampshire's presidential primary filing period opens with candidates critical of Biden and Trump

New Hampshire's presidential primary filing period opens with candidates critical of Biden and Trump

CONCORD, N.H.
The power dynamic in labor has shifted and pickets are seemingly everywhere. But for how long?

The power dynamic in labor has shifted and pickets are seemingly everywhere. But for how long?

NEW YORK (AP) — From auto production lines to Hollywood , the power of labor unions is back in the national spotlight. But despite historic strikes and record contract negotiations this year, there's a lot stacked against labor organizers today.

Academic report calls for public inquiry into Alberta Energy Regulator

Academics at the University of Calgary are calling for a public review of the Alberta Energy Regulator, describing it as secretive and too close to industry.
'It will cost people their jobs': Thunder Bay top cop says racism won't be tolerated

'It will cost people their jobs': Thunder Bay top cop says racism won't be tolerated

THUNDER BAY, Ont.
Conservationists raise concerns over B.C.'s proposed grizzly bear stewardship plan

Conservationists raise concerns over B.C.'s proposed grizzly bear stewardship plan

Grizzly bears seen starving in the rainforests of British Columbia's south coast because there isn't enough salmon to sustain them raises alarm bells for wildlife biologist Wayne McCrory, who's known as a leading bear expert in Canada.
War crimes inquiry research sheds fresh light on Canadian screening, policies

War crimes inquiry research sheds fresh light on Canadian screening, policies

OTTAWA — When an individual suspected of taking part in the Second World War murder of Jews in western Ukraine applied for admission to Canada in 1951, immigration officials did not follow up with potential witnesses who might have provided crucial d
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