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Bankrupt DNA testing company 23andMe to be bought by Regeneron
Drugmaker Regeneron Pharmaceuticals says it will comply with privacy policies regarding the use of customer data. 23andMe’s bankruptcy filings had drawn scrutiny from lawmakers who warned that millions of customers’ genetic data could be sold to unscrupulous buyers.
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Canada Post receives strike notice; workers plan Friday walkout
Canada Post says it has received a strike notice from the union representing 55,000 postal workers.
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What can Toronto’s real estate industry do to solve the city’s big problem of small condos?
As Toronto’s condo market switches from investors to owner occupants, industry insiders are trying to figure out how the current supply of tiny floorplans can be reimagined to meet the demand for bigger spaces. It’s something experts say is doable, … Continue reading
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‘A total surprise’: Municipalities unprepared for uranium exploration in their backyard
The Nova Scotia government announced that it will open three areas of the province to bids for uranium exploration. Municipal leaders in those areas say they have limited knowledge about the issue.
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Subaru of America is the latest carmaker to raise prices citing market conditions
The carmaker said in a statement it was raising prices without specifically citing tariffs or specific price actions.
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Inflation rate drops to 1.7% in April, driven by lower energy prices after carbon tax removal
Canada’s inflation rate eased to 1.7 per cent in April, driven by a drop in prices after the federal government removed the consumer carbon tax, according to Statistics Canada.
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Female-dominated fields more vulnerable to artificial intelligence, says UN report
Jobs traditionally done by women are more vulnerable to the impact of artificial intelligence than those done by men, especially in high-income countries, a report by the United Nations’ International Labour Organization showed on Tuesday.
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TotalEnergies signs supply deal with proposed Ksi Lisims LNG project on B.C. coast
The French company has signed a deal to buy two million tons per year of liquefied natural gas for 20 years from the proposed project, which is being developed by the Nisga’a Nation, Rockies LNG Partners and Western LNG.
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The Liberals aren’t tabling a budget. How does that affect the economy — and your wallet?
The recently re-elected Liberal government isn’t planning to release a budget this year, opting instead for an economic statement later this fall. But experts warn that not providing a fiscal snapshot could erode economic confidence and delay the government’s agenda.
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Allegations of caribou wastage after hunt meant to vilify First Nations hunters, former lodge owner says
The former owner of a remote lodge in northern Manitoba where recent caribou hunts led to allegations of vandalism and animal wastage says he believes images of dead fetuses at the site were circulated with the intent of making First … Continue reading
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