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Consumers look to Value Village for a bargain. Many are finding 'ridiculous' markups

February 1 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EST • :

For years, Canadians have relied on Value Village to buy used goods for cheaper than other retailers. It's one of the biggest and most popular thrift store chains in the country. Now some customers are accusing the company of massive markups on their items.

Canada's Greener Homes program is ending. Thousands of layoffs could follow

February 1 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EST • :

As the federal government's popular Canada Greener Homes grant program comes to a close, the energy audit industry could crumble with businesses across the country warning of mass layoffs in the months ahead.

National dental care plan registration expands today to cover seniors 72 and older

February 1 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EST • :

Seniors aged 72 and older are eligible as of today to register for Canada's national dental care plan, but dentists still can't sign up for the program — even though they're supposed to start taking patients in just a few months.

Danielle Smith unveils sweeping changes to Alberta's student gender identity, sports and surgery policies

January 31 , 2024 at 06:13:09 p.m. EST • :

Premier Danielle Smith says Alberta parents will need to give permission before a student aged 15 and under can use a name or pronoun at school other than what they were given at birth.

Stigma of mental illness clouds MAID expansion, patient and psychiatrist say

February 1 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EST • :

Canadians suffering from debilitating mental illness cannot yet legally qualify for medical assistance in dying, unlike almost all others with severe illnesses — a restriction some advocates feel is rooted in stigma.

January 31 , 2024 at 09:04:57 p.m. EST • :

No such thing as a free lunch ... or maybe a free day trip to Venice anymore, either

February 1 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EST • :

CSIS chief to face questions about sharing secret intelligence with foreign interference inquiry

February 1 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EST • :

What we've learned about the PWHL's 6 teams over league's 1st month

January 31 , 2024 at 07:45:53 p.m. EST • :

Alberta councillor was murdered, dismembered by wife — who drew map to body, judge rules

January 31 , 2024 at 03:27:45 p.m. EST • :

The Manulife-Loblaw deal: How it will impact you and other questions, answered

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