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Youth, 16, charged with stabbing taxi driver in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside

Youth, 16, charged with stabbing taxi driver in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside

VANCOUVER — A teenager has been charged with assault for allegedly stabbing a taxi driver in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside last week.
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Liberals, Tories promise to cut tolls on Confederation Bridge, ferry: P.E.I. premier

Liberals, Tories promise to cut tolls on Confederation Bridge, ferry: P.E.I. premier

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's premier says both the federal Liberals and the Conservatives have promised to remove the tolls on the Confederation Bridge, which links the province with mainland Canada.
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Trump says countries that buy Venezuelan oil will face 25% tariff

Trump says countries that buy Venezuelan oil will face 25% tariff

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he would be placing a 25% tariff on all imports from any country that buys oil or gas from Venezuela as well as imposing new tariffs on the South American country itself.
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Trump says countries that buy Venezuelan oil will face 25% tariff

Trump says countries that buy Venezuelan oil will face 25% tariff

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he would be placing a 25% tariff on all imports from any country that buys oil or gas from Venezuela as well as imposing new tariffs on the South American country itself.
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23andMe files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as co-founder and CEO Wojcicki resigns

23andMe files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as co-founder and CEO Wojcicki resigns

23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and its co-founder and CEO has resigned as the struggling genetic testing company continues its push to cut costs.
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Lightspeed Commerce cuts revenue outlook for 2025 financial year

Lightspeed Commerce cuts revenue outlook for 2025 financial year

MONTREAL — Lightspeed Commerce Inc. is cutting its revenue outlook as it sees worsening economic conditions. The company says it now expects year-over-year revenue growth of about 18 per cent for its 2025 financial year, which ends on March 31.
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'TV is becoming niche': Streaming grows in Canada despite rising prices, report says

'TV is becoming niche': Streaming grows in Canada despite rising prices, report says

Canadians are increasingly opting to watch TV through paid streaming platforms such as Netflix or Disney Plus despite the prices of those services continuing to rise.
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Election The leaders of the four federal political parties are expected to be on the campaign trail this week. Trade and how they will deal with U.S.
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The climate indicator banks are facing rising pressure to report

The climate indicator banks are facing rising pressure to report

TORONTO — When Canada’s big banks left the Net Zero Banking Alliance earlier this year, they assured they could push on reducing emissions without the help of the international climate coalition launched in 2021 by Mark Carney, now Canada's prime min
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Smith says she'd form second Fair Deal Panel if Ottawa doesn't meet policy demands

Smith says she'd form second Fair Deal Panel if Ottawa doesn't meet policy demands

A day after threatening a national unity crisis, Premier Danielle Smith says she would strike a panel to poll Albertans on what to do if her list of demands is ignored.
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