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Tobacco giants would pay out $32.5B to provinces, smokers in 'historic' proposed deal

October 18 , 2024 at 06:52:52 a.m. EDT • :

Three tobacco giants are proposing to pay close to $25 billion to provinces and territories and more than $4 billion to tens of thousands of Quebec smokers and their loved ones as part of a corporate restructuring process triggered by a long-running legal battle.

Why won't Trudeau release classified names — and why won't Poilievre get a security clearance?

October 18 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made waves Wednesday by turning what started as an examination of his government's response to foreign interference into a pointed criticism of Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre.

Manitoba reaches deal to join federal school food program

October 18 , 2024 at 07:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew's NDP government is set today to become the second province to sign on for a slice of the $1 billion federal school food program.

Fast-food chains serving up halal food with a side of misinformation, expired certificates

October 18 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Some of Canada's most popular restaurants are now serving halal food, but a Marketplace investigation finds many popular chains including KFC and Boston Pizza can't always answer basic questions about the halal food they serve, or provide proof to back their certification claims.

EV chargers draw customers to local businesses, study suggests

October 17 , 2024 at 03:15:16 p.m. EDT • :

In this week's issue of our environmental newsletter, we see how EV chargers give nearby businesses a boost, how communities are protecting drinking water from toxic algae, and look at a greener shipping option now available in Canada.

October 18 , 2024 at 06:38:56 a.m. EDT • :

AT ISSUE | Trudeau goes after Poilievre on foreign interference

October 18 , 2024 at 04:00:43 a.m. EDT • :

Is your friend selling Taylor Swift tickets? Make sure it's not a hacker

October 17 , 2024 at 05:15:13 p.m. EDT • :

Yahya Sinwar's death offers exits from the war, but will Israel take them?

October 17 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Participants in Indigenous cultural exchange program to New Zealand feel 'scammed'

October 17 , 2024 at 05:16:03 p.m. EDT • :

First Nations vote down resolution to endorse $47.8B child welfare reform offer

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