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Minimum wage in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, P.E.I. increases

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The Canadian Press - October 3, 2024

The minimum wage in four provinces is going up today. The rate in Ontario is rising by 65 cents to $17.20 an hour, an increase...

Diaspora members call for more awareness, protections to fight foreign repression

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The Canadian Press - October 3, 2024

Members of targeted diasporas in Canada are calling for greater awareness of the foreign threats they face as well as more robust protections that...

Israel has right to defend itself, but wider war must be avoided: Trudeau

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The Canadian Press - October 2, 2024

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is condemning Iran’s missile attack on Israel, but says the international community must do everything it can to help avoid...

Legacy, financial opportunity likely motivated Rogers for MLSE takeover: experts

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The Canadian Press - October 2, 2024

Experts say rising team valuations and the desire to forge a legacy are likely at the heart of what motivated Rogers Communications Inc. executive chair...

Ontario considering buying back Highway 407, Premier Doug Ford says

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The Canadian Press - October 2, 2024

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says his government is considering buying back Highway 407, which runs across the Greater Toronto Area. The Mike Harris Progressive Conservative...

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