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Former B.C. finance minister says Conservative nomination process needs examination

Former B.C. finance minister says Conservative nomination process needs examination

OTTAWA — A longtime B.C. MLA who was barred from running for the Conservative party in the April election said the Tories need to do a deep dive into their nomination processes — but he has little faith that will happen.
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From railways to minerals: seven takeaways from Canada's new NATO spending pledge

From railways to minerals: seven takeaways from Canada's new NATO spending pledge

THE HAGUE — Canada and its NATO allies agreed Wednesday to substantially hike their defence spending target to five per cent of annual GDP by 2035. Prime Minister Mark Carney endorsed the plan to invest 3.
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Google urges CRTC to use restraint with Online Streaming Act

Google urges CRTC to use restraint with Online Streaming Act

OTTAWA — Google asked the federal broadcast regulator Wednesday to exercise caution and restraint in regulating online platforms. Representatives from Google, which owns YouTube, appeared before a CRTC hearing on market dynamics.
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National data shows overdose deaths dropped in 2024 but still higher than pre-pandemic

National data shows overdose deaths dropped in 2024 but still higher than pre-pandemic

TORONTO — National health data released Wednesday shows overdose deaths in Canada dropped in 2024 but the toll still remained much higher than it was before the COVID-19 pandemic.
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B.C. Appeal Court upholds US$30M fraud judgment against West Vancouver man

B.C. Appeal Court upholds US$30M fraud judgment against West Vancouver man

The appeal ruling said Fred Sharp tried to use expert evidence to show he wasn't "validly" notified of the U.S. judgment.
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Carney says Canada will spend 5% of its GDP on defence by 2035

Carney says Canada will spend 5% of its GDP on defence by 2035

THE HAGUE — Canada and its NATO allies agreed at their annual summit on Wednesday to substantially hike their defence spending target to five per cent of annual GDP by 2035, Prime Minister Mark Carney said.
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This year's Fête nationale was hottest June day on record in Montreal

This year's Fête nationale was hottest June day on record in Montreal

MONTREAL — Tuesday's Fête nationale holiday was the hottest June day in Montreal since records started. Environment Canada says temperatures hit 35.6 C, breaking the all-time high for June set 61 years ago.
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Alberta Next survey asks if province should withhold social help for some immigrants

Alberta Next survey asks if province should withhold social help for some immigrants

CALGARY — Whether Alberta should withhold social services from some immigrants is among the issues Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is tabling for debate this summer when she travels the province to consult citizens on potential referendum questions.
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Montreal asking rents up nearly 71% in six years, according to Statistics Canada

Montreal asking rents up nearly 71% in six years, according to Statistics Canada

MONTREAL — A new Statistics Canada report says asking rent in Montreal has risen by nearly 71 per cent since 2019. Average asking rent for a two-bedroom apartment was $1,930 in the first quarter of 2025, up from $1,130 six years ago.
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In the news today: Carney at NATO summit, Senate voting on major projects bill

In the news today: Carney at NATO summit, Senate voting on major projects bill

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Carney, NATO allies to debate new spending target NATO leaders are expected to decide today whether to more than double the alliance's defence spending target.
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