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Is your maple syrup real or fake? It’s not that hard to tell
An investigation by Radio-Canada’s Enquête program showed that fake maple syrup was being sold on Quebec grocery store shelves. Producers at one Quebec sugar shack tried both pure and bogus syrup and highlighted the differences.
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B.C. officers now allowed to kill abandoned domestic sheep to protect wild animals
In a statement, the province says it has changed how domestic sheep are classified under the Wildlife Act in order to prevent disease from being transmitted in what could be large-scale die-offs in wild herds.
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Canada is getting a sovereign wealth fund. What are they and how might this one work?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually started with extra money that governments then use to invest. But the Canada Strong Fund will differ from wealth funds in some other countries, and there are plenty of details that still need to be … Continue reading
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Rogers offering buyouts to about 10,000 employees as it aims to cut spending
Telecommunications, media and sports giant Rogers Communications Inc. confirmed to CBC News on Monday that it is offering voluntary buyouts to about 10,000 eligible employees.
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Many Canadians have avoided the U.S. for over a year. Have we reached the point of no return?
The ongoing U.S. travel boycott is showing no signs of letting up. March marked the 14th consecutive month of steep declines, with Canadian return trips to the U.S. plummeting 32 per cent compared to pre-boycott March 2024. Canadians are still … Continue reading
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Carney announces creation of Canada’s first sovereign wealth fund
Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled his plan to create Canada’s first sovereign wealth fund.
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Elon Musk, Sam Altman head to court in trial over Open AI’s founding vision
Technology tycoons Elon Musk and Sam Altman are poised to face off in a high-stakes trial revolving around the alleged betrayal, deceit and unbridled ambition that blurred their once-shared vision for the development of artificial intelligence.
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Shell to buy ARC Resources in deal valued at $22B including debt
Oil giant Shell is acquiring Canadian energy company ARC Resources in a stock-and-cash deal valued at $22 billion, including assumed debt.
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Gatineau woman told her bird feeder could lead to $400 fine
A Gatineau woman said she’s taken aback after the city warned her she could face a $400 fine over the bird feeder in her backyard.
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Otterly adorable: River otter pups found hidden under Richmond shed
Chances are, at some point, everyone encounters a not-so-welcome visitor in or around their home. Perhaps a destructive squirrel in the attic, a smelly skunk under the porch or a raccoon absolutely destroying garbage bins — but this story, dear … Continue reading
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