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News publishers, broadcasters call for investigation into Meta's news blocking

News publishers, broadcasters call for investigation into Meta's news blocking

TORONTO — A group of Canadian news publishers and broadcasters is calling on Canada's Competition Bureau to investigate and prohibit Meta from blocking news content on its digital platforms.
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Provinces may have to agree to Ottawa's 2035 clean power target to access funding

Provinces may have to agree to Ottawa's 2035 clean power target to access funding

OTTAWA — The federal government is to tie billions of dollars in tax credits and grants for provincial electricity projects to progress toward Ottawa's target for an emissions-free electricity grid by 2035.
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Update: Canada Line track issues resolved, resuming regular service

Update: Canada Line track issues resolved, resuming regular service

Track issues caused heavy delays on Tuesday morning
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B.C. case exposes corporate ties to Chinese criminal underworld

B.C. case exposes corporate ties to Chinese criminal underworld

Hong Kong property developer Yu Shunhui is known for his philanthropy and real estate deals, but there is a darker side to his business. Reporters have discovered that he is behind a company named in a Canadian organized crime case – and they uncovered further ties between Yu and Chinese underworld figures
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Updated: B.C.’s unionized port workers ratify four-year collective agreement

Updated: B.C.’s unionized port workers ratify four-year collective agreement

ILWU Canada members vote 75 per cent in favour of accepting a new contract to end Asia-Pacific Gateway cargo movement disruption and labour uncertainty along the province’s waterfront
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Here's how much it costs to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Metro Vancouver this August

Here's how much it costs to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Metro Vancouver this August

Once again, Canada's top five most expensive markets to rent in this month are all located in Metro Vancouver. 
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80% of B.C. rivers face high to extreme drought

80% of B.C. rivers face high to extreme drought

Persistent dry and hot weather pushed Metro Vancouver to enact Level 2 watering restrictions Friday for the first time since 2015.
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Richmond stone business closing down after 24 years

Richmond stone business closing down after 24 years

Owner said competition and high costs force the long-time Richmond business to close down
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Telus announces 6,000 job cuts, reports 61% drop in Q2 net income

Telus announces 6,000 job cuts, reports 61% drop in Q2 net income

Telus Corp. announced Friday it is cutting 6,000 jobs as it seeks to adapt to a "rapidly transforming industry," saying issues such as regulation and competition have prompted the need to reduce its payroll.
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50,000 cruise ship passengers expected to create crowds, traffic in downtown Vancouver this long weekend

50,000 cruise ship passengers expected to create crowds, traffic in downtown Vancouver this long weekend

Tourists and locals can expect increased pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
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