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Eby announces ending of provincial carbon tax, after Carney kills federal version

Eby announces ending of provincial carbon tax, after Carney kills federal version

British Columbia's government will follow through on its promise to repeal the province's consumer carbon tax after new Prime Minister Mark Carney moved to eliminate the federal version of the levy on Friday.
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Saskatchewan premier says photo of him being used to promote cryptocurrency scam

Saskatchewan premier says photo of him being used to promote cryptocurrency scam

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says beware of scammers using his face to sell cryptocurrency. Moe, in a post on social media, says his photo and pictures of other public figures are being used to promote cryptocurrency scams.
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CLOSER LOOK: Why the fraud industry is booming in Canada

CLOSER LOOK: Why the fraud industry is booming in Canada

March is Fraud Prevention Month — the perfect time to revisit our 'Inside the Village' podcast episode that explored why so many Canadians continue to fall victim to grandparent scams and fake romances
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Canada's Robertson, Sidey added to UFC Fight Night card in Des Moines

Canada's Robertson, Sidey added to UFC Fight Night card in Des Moines

LAS VEGAS — Canadians Gillian (The Savage) Roberson and Serhiy Sidey have been added to a May 3 UFC Fight Night card in Des Moines, Iowa. Robertson, ranked 12th among UFC strawweight contenders, will face No.
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Disability, gender equality advocates slam Carney's elimination of cabinet positions

Disability, gender equality advocates slam Carney's elimination of cabinet positions

TORONTO — Advocacy groups are panning Prime Minister Mark Carney for eliminating the cabinet positions dedicated to people with disabilities and women and gender equality issues.
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Quick quotes: Reaction to Mark Carney being sworn in as prime minister

Quick quotes: Reaction to Mark Carney being sworn in as prime minister

OTTAWA — Mark Carney has been sworn in as Canada's new prime minister, succeeding Justin Trudeau. Here's how some leaders and politicians are reacting to his appointment. — "I'd like to begin by … wishing Mr.
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Canadian long-track speedskaters win bronze in women's team pursuit at worlds

Canadian long-track speedskaters win bronze in women's team pursuit at worlds

HAMAR — Canada's Ivanie Blondin, Valerie Maltais and Isabelle Weidemann earned bronze in the women's team pursuit race Friday at the ISU world speedskating championship. Their time of three minutes 0.
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Senate passes six-month funding bill hours before shutdown deadline

Senate passes six-month funding bill hours before shutdown deadline

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed a six-month spending bill on Friday hours before a government shutdown, overcoming sharp Democratic opposition to the measure and sending it to President Donald Trump to be signed into law. The vote was 54-46.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney's government terminates consumer carbon price

Prime Minister Mark Carney's government terminates consumer carbon price

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney's first move after taking office on Friday was to eliminate the consumer carbon price, undoing Justin Trudeau's signature climate policy.
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Michigan judge wanted Walmart shoplifters to wash cars. His boss stepped on the hose.

Michigan judge wanted Walmart shoplifters to wash cars. His boss stepped on the hose.

DETROIT (AP) — A Michigan judge has thrown cold water on a plan to have Walmart shoplifters wash cars as a consequence for their misdemeanor crime.
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