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N.L. hastily approved ride-hailing application from man accused of sex crime

N.L. hastily approved ride-hailing application from man accused of sex crime

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — An application submitted by a man accused of sexual assault to provide Newfoundland and Labrador's first ride-hailing operation was approved in just one day, according to emails obtained through access to information legislation.
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Belleville needs business case for new health hub during opioid crisis, province says

Belleville needs business case for new health hub during opioid crisis, province says

TORONTO — An eastern Ontario city beleaguered by opioids must come up with a business plan if it wants $2 million to fund a health and social services hub, Premier Doug Ford's government said Wednesday.
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Cooper Gallant, Jeff Gustafson both anxious for start of 2024 Elite Series season

Cooper Gallant, Jeff Gustafson both anxious for start of 2024 Elite Series season

Fishing for a living hasn't grown old for Cooper Gallant. The Bowmanville, Ont., native begins his second Elite Series campaign Thursday in the season-opening tournament at Toledo Bend Reservoir.
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Poilievre against transgender women in female bathrooms, changing rooms, sports

Poilievre against transgender women in female bathrooms, changing rooms, sports

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre waded further into cultural battles on gender identity on Wednesday when he stated his belief that "biological males" have no place in sports or change rooms that are labelled for females.
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Federal government announces $15 million to combat car thefts across Canada

Federal government announces $15 million to combat car thefts across Canada

MONTREAL — The federal government is committing an additional $15 million over three years to fight the rise in vehicle thefts across the country. Minister of Public Safety Dominic LeBlanc made the announcement today in Montreal.
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Canadians' grocery shopping habits increasingly driven by discounts and deals: report

Canadians' grocery shopping habits increasingly driven by discounts and deals: report

HALIFAX — Almost two-thirds of Canadians say they have switched their primary grocery store in the past year to score better deals.
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With 'Law & Order Toronto,' the pressure looming over the show's creators is immense

With 'Law & Order Toronto,' the pressure looming over the show's creators is immense

TORONTO — Nobody wants to be the person who mucked up the "Law & Order" franchise.
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Toronto Raptors get pep talk from Canadian MMA legend Georges St-Pierre

Toronto Raptors get pep talk from Canadian MMA legend Georges St-Pierre

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors want to make sure they fight until the end of the NBA season, so they brought in MMA great Georges St-Pierre to give them a pep talk.
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Dollarama proposes $2.5M settlement in class action over products with eco fees

Dollarama proposes $2.5M settlement in class action over products with eco fees

MONTREAL — Dollarama Inc. customers who purchased products with an "eco fee" in the last few years may be eligible to receive a gift card from the retailer under a $2.5 million proposed settlement stemming from a class-action lawsuit.
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B.C. Lions sign veteran starter Vernon Adams Jr. to contract extension

B.C. Lions sign veteran starter Vernon Adams Jr. to contract extension

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions signed starting quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. to a contract extension Wednesday that will keep him with the CFL club through the 2026 season. Adams, 31, was slated to become a free agent following the 2024 campaign.
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