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Nova Scotia's Opposition Liberals promise free public transit if elected

Nova Scotia's Opposition Liberals promise free public transit if elected

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s Opposition Liberals say the province will be the first in Canada to offer free public transit if they form the next government. In a campaign-style announcement Tuesday, Liberal Leader Zach Churchill said $65.
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Rustad tells Jordan Peterson B.C. needs nuclear talk, end to school 'indoctrination'

Rustad tells Jordan Peterson B.C. needs nuclear talk, end to school 'indoctrination'

The leader of B.C.'s Conservatives says there needs to be a conversation about nuclear power's role in the province's energy future and a review of educational materials he says are designed for "indoctrination" of children.
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VersaBank closes Stearns Bank deal, extends its main lending product into the U.S.

VersaBank closes Stearns Bank deal, extends its main lending product into the U.S.

LONDON, Ont. — Business-client focused VersaBank has closed an acquisition that will see it expand its main lending product to the U.S. market. The London, Ont.-based bank says the purchase of Stearns Bank Holdingford N.A.
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Parkland looks to sell its retail and commercial businesses in Florida

Parkland looks to sell its retail and commercial businesses in Florida

CALGARY — Fuel retailer Parkland Corp. has put its Florida-based retail and commercial businesses on the market as part of a previously announced strategy to divest non-core assets.
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Corus Entertainment gets breathing room from lenders in amended debt deal

Corus Entertainment gets breathing room from lenders in amended debt deal

TORONTO — Corus Entertainment Inc. has negotiated an amendment to a credit agreement with its lenders to give it some increased breathing room as it works to deal with its debt.
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Salvagers abandon effort to tow burning oil tanker in Red Sea targeted by Yemen's Houthi rebels

Salvagers abandon effort to tow burning oil tanker in Red Sea targeted by Yemen's Houthi rebels

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Salvagers abandoned an effort to tow away a burning oil tanker in the Red Sea targeted by Yemen's Houthi rebels as it “was not safe to proceed,” a European Union naval mission said Tuesday.
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Pet ownership costs are rising. Here's how to budget for them now and in the future

Pet ownership costs are rising. Here's how to budget for them now and in the future

Adopting a pet can enrich your life in countless ways, but it's important to budget properly for costs now and in the future. Most people researching and budgeting for a new pet typically view food and vet costs as the two main expenses.
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Salvagers abandoned effort to tow burning oil tanker in Red Sea targeted by Yemen's Houthi rebels

Salvagers abandoned effort to tow burning oil tanker in Red Sea targeted by Yemen's Houthi rebels

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Salvagers abandoned an effort to tow away a burning oil tanker in the Red Sea targeted by Yemen's Houthi rebels as it “was not safe to proceed,” a European Union naval mission said Tuesday.
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Lebanon's former central bank governor detained in corruption probe

Lebanon's former central bank governor detained in corruption probe

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon's controversial former central bank governor was detained Tuesday after being questioned in several corruption cases, according to three judicial officials.
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Lebanon's former central bank governor detained in corruption probe

Lebanon's former central bank governor detained in corruption probe

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon's controversial former central bank governor was detained Tuesday after being questioned in several corruption cases, according to three judicial officials.
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