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Quebec short-term rental law in effect, with big fines for uncertified listings
MONTREAL - Quebec's new tourist accommodation law is now in effect, with hefty fines of up to $100,000 for short-term rental platforms listing properties without a proper government certificate. Under...
Sep 01, 2023

Review finds at least 120 CRA employees claimed COVID benefits while employed
OTTAWA - The Canada Revenue Agency says 120 people have been fired for claiming a federal COVID-19 benefit while employed there. The CRA is reviewing approximately 600 cases in which current employees...
Sep 01, 2023

Authorities release bodycam video showing the fatal police shooting of Black woman Ta’Kiya Young
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio authorities have released bodycam video showing the fatal police shooting of Ta'Kiya Young, a young pregnant Black woman. Young's family has seen the video, the family's law...
Sep 01, 2023

Veteran referee Dave Foxcroft leaving CFL officiating ranks on his own terms
Dave Foxcroft is leaving the CFL officiating ranks on his own terms. The veteran referee works his final CFL game Monday when the Hamilton Tiger-Cats host the Toronto Argonauts at Tim Hortons Field. W...
Sep 01, 2023

India envoy says Canada has asked to pause trade talks amid rapid negotiation cycle
OTTAWA - India's envoy to Canada says Ottawa has tapped the brakes on trade negotiations, just before Prime Minister Justin Trudeau heads to New Delhi. India's High Commissioner, Sanjay Kumar Verma, s...
Sep 01, 2023

Russia's Putin and Turkey's Erdogan will meet next week after Ukraine grain deal unraveled
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan for talks in the Black Sea resort of Sochi on Monday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Friday. His remarks came after...
Sep 01, 2023

Alouettes, Lions looking to redeem themselves in Labour Day weekend clash
Montreal Alouettes quarterback Cody Fajardo is eager to get back on track Saturday after last week didn't go to plan. The Alouettes host the B.C. Lions at Molson Stadium following a 47-17 loss in Winn...
Sep 01, 2023

Thailand's king reduces prison term of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to a single year
BANGKOK (AP) - Thailand's king on Friday reduced the prison term of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra from eight years to one year following the divisive politician's return from 15 years of se...
Sep 01, 2023

In the news today: Statistics Canada to release GDP figures today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Statistics Canada to release June and Q2 GDP figures today Statistics Canada wi...
Sep 01, 2023

Acuña hits grand slam to become first player with 30 home runs and 60 stolen bases
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Atlanta's Ronald Acua Jr. hit a long grand slam in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night, becoming the first player in major league history with 30 hom...
Aug 31, 2023