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First Nations group criticizes federal fish policies, conflict of interest in B.C.

First Nations group criticizes federal fish policies, conflict of interest in B.C.

OTTAWA — An Indigenous-led group is criticizing what it says is the "gross mismanagement" of aquaculture in British Columbia by the Fisheries Department, as it calls for a separation of its regulatory and promotional responsibilities.
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Edmonton Elks sign special-teams dynamo Javon Leake

Edmonton Elks sign special-teams dynamo Javon Leake

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks signed American kick-returner Javon Leake on Tuesday. The move became official shortly after Leake hit the CFL's open market. Edmonton signed Leake to an agreement in principle last week.
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Montreal woman pleads guilty in U.S. to helping export weapon components to Russia

Montreal woman pleads guilty in U.S. to helping export weapon components to Russia

MONTREAL — United States prosecutors say a Montreal woman has pleaded guilty to being part of a scheme to illegally export millions of dollars' worth of electronic components to Russia for military use.
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Canada's Fernandez advances to round of 16 at Qatar Open

Canada's Fernandez advances to round of 16 at Qatar Open

DOHA, Qatar — Canada's Leylah Fernandez is off to the round of 16 at the Qatar Open after a 0-6, 6-2, 6-3 win over Spain's Paula Badosa on Tuesday. The Laval, Que.
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Nearly three-quarters of Senate appointed on Trudeau's advice as Quebec senator joins

Nearly three-quarters of Senate appointed on Trudeau's advice as Quebec senator joins

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the appointment of a new senator from Quebec. Manuelle Oudar is joining the Senate's ranks after most recently serving with a Quebec government commission on workplace equity, health and safety.
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'Back to the Future,' 'Beetlejuice' part of Mirvish's Hollywood-driven new season

'Back to the Future,' 'Beetlejuice' part of Mirvish's Hollywood-driven new season

TORONTO — Producer David Mirvish says he hopes to inject a "sense of fun" into his theatre company's 2024-2025 season with a little bit of Hollywood and live stage spectacle.
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Calgary Stampeders sign defensive back Houston to two-year contract

Calgary Stampeders sign defensive back Houston to two-year contract

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders signed American defensive back Demerio Houston to a two-year contract Tuesday. Calgary reached an agreement in principle with Houston, a 2023 CFL all-star, last week.
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Costco executive says company always looking to lower prices, mitigate increases

Costco executive says company always looking to lower prices, mitigate increases

Costco has decreased the prices of hundreds of items since the start of 2023, according to executive Pierre Riel. The chief operating officer of Costco Wholesale Corp.
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Fraser announces $176 million in housing deals with more than 60 rural communities

OTTAWA — The federal government will roll out more than 60 housing agreements with small and rural communities across the country over the next few weeks, Housing Minister Sean Fraser announced Tuesday.
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Auto parts company Magna International announces share buyback plan

Auto parts company Magna International announces share buyback plan

TORONTO — Magna International Inc. says it may buy back up to 300,000 of its common shares under its normal course issuer bid over the coming year. The auto parts company says the bid will start on Thursday and will end no later than Feb. 14, 2025.
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