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Nova Scotia government lays out plan to reduce 41,000-home shortage by 2028

Nova Scotia government lays out plan to reduce 41,000-home shortage by 2028

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s Progressive Conservative government released a housing plan Monday that it says will help address a projected shortage of 41,000 homes by 2028.
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Ontario proposes to change consumer protections, double fines for businesses

Ontario proposes to change consumer protections, double fines for businesses

TORONTO — Ontario plans to give people a new way to exit timeshare agreements, make it easier to get out of a gym membership, and prohibit businesses from making false claims about prize offers, under new legislation.
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Rick Bowness takes leave from Winnipeg Jets after wife's seizure

Rick Bowness takes leave from Winnipeg Jets after wife's seizure

Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness is taking a leave of absence from the team after his wife had a seizure. The Jets said that Judy Bowness remains in hospital and is undergoing further testing after having a seizure Sunday night.
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Hamilton legislator kicked out of Ontario NDP caucus, censured by legislature

Hamilton legislator kicked out of Ontario NDP caucus, censured by legislature

TORONTO — A rookie Ontario legislator was kicked out of the New Democratic caucus Monday, moments before Premier Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives effectively silenced her in the legislature over comments she made about the Israel-Hamas war.
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Fraser says housing measures coming in budget update, weighs in on short-term rentals

Fraser says housing measures coming in budget update, weighs in on short-term rentals

OTTAWA — Housing Minister Sean Fraser says the federal government will reveal more housing measures in the fall budget update and in the coming months that aim to ramp up homebuilding across the country.
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Captain Christine Sinclair to wrap up Canada career with two December games in B.C.

Captain Christine Sinclair to wrap up Canada career with two December games in B.C.

Canada captain Christine Sinclair will wrap up her international career in December with two games in her backyard. The 10th-ranked Canadian women will face 11th-ranked Australia on Dec. 1 at Starlight Stadium in Langford, B.C., and Dec.
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Bell Media signs deal to buy Outfront Media's Canadian business for $410 million

Bell Media signs deal to buy Outfront Media's Canadian business for $410 million

TORONTO — Bell Media announced a tentative $410-million deal Monday to buy the Canadian operations of outdoor advertising company Outfront Media Inc. in a move that experts say could solidify its hold on the out-of-home advertising market.
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DeBrincat, Georgiev, Reinhart named NHL's three stars of the week

DeBrincat, Georgiev, Reinhart named NHL's three stars of the week

NEW YORK — Detroit right-winger Alex DeBrincat, Colorado goaltender Alexandar Georgiev and Florida centre Sam Reinhart have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week.
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Poilievre says Trudeau soured India relations, as Modi government laments Liberals

Poilievre says Trudeau soured India relations, as Modi government laments Liberals

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is blaming Prime Minister Justin Trudeau fora diplomatic chill with India, saying Ottawa needs a "professional relationship" with the government of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Crown drops bail violation charge against 'Freedom Convoy' organizer Tamara Lich

Crown drops bail violation charge against 'Freedom Convoy' organizer Tamara Lich

OTTAWA — The Crown is no longer pursuing a criminal charge against "Freedom Convoy" organizer Tamara Lich that alleged she violated her bail conditions last summer.
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