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A First Nation in southern Alberta is suing the federal government for $1 billion, the latest in a series of lawsuits which argue that annual payments promised in treaties should have been adjusted for inflation. The Bearspaw First Nation filed the proposed class-action lawsuit in Calgary on Tuesday, inviting other Treaty …
Read More »N.S. chose a national grocery giant for its $6M buy local program. Reaction has been mixed
A provincial rewards program designed to encourage consumers to buy local is getting mixed reviews from Nova Scotia producers and retailers, primarily for its selection of Sobeys Inc. grocery stores to hold a key role. In July, the Tim Houston government announced details of a $950,000 contract with Sobeys for its long-promised …
Read More »National Bank clears big hurdle in bid to buy Canadian Western Bank
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 26, 2024 8:43 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size National Bank of Canada says it has cleared a key regulatory hurdle in its proposed acquisition of Canadian Western Bank. The Montreal-based bank says it has received the …
Read More »Ontario convenience stores can sell alcohol this week. Where to buy it
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Beginning Thursday, there will be thousands of new options available for those who are looking for an alcoholic drink in Ontario as Premier Doug Ford’s push to change how Ontarians can get their booze continues. The march to change alcohol sales in …
Read More »Ontario government to buy 5 police helicopters for $134M
Ontario will buy five new police helicopters at a cost of about $100 million more than what the province earmarked for leasing the choppers in this year’s budget. Premier Doug Ford said the province decided to buy the helicopters rather than lease them at the request of several police forces. …
Read More »Nova Scotia opposition parties take aim at new ‘gimmicky’ buy local point program – Halifax
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 28, 2024 2:41 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Nova Scotia’s opposition leaders are calling a new provincial program meant to both deliver on a campaign promise and encourage residents to buy local “gimmicky” and “laughably stupid.” …
Read More »Postmedia to buy Atlantic Canada’s insolvent SaltWire newspaper chain
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 26, 2024 10:46 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Postmedia Network Inc. announced today plans to buy certain businesses belonging to SaltWire Network Inc. and The Halifax Herald Ltd., the two insolvent companies behind Atlantic Canada’s largest newspaper chain. …
Read More »Sask raises minimum age to buy tobacco and vape products starting February – Regina
Descrease article font size Increase article font size As of Feb. 1, 19 years of age is the new requirement to buy certain tobacco and vaporizer products in Saskatchewan. The government of Saskatchewan passed proposed legislation to align the requirements to purchase tobacco with alcohol in October. It was finalized …
Read More »Ontario woman wins big after deciding to buy 2 lottery tickets stuck together
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A literal sticky situation led to a $100,000 lottery win for a woman in the City of Kawartha Lakes, Ont. According to the OLG, Carrie Handley recently claimed the prize on an Instant Plinko scratch ticket. The win came as a result …
Read More »Crescent Point Energy completes deal to buy Hammerhead Energy
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 21, 2023 10:56 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Crescent Point Energy Corp. says it expects average production of 198,000 to 206,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2024 now that it has closed its deal to buy Hammerhead …
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