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Tim Hortons says 'technical errors' falsely told people they won $55K boat in Roll Up To Win promo
A technical error by Tim Hortons led coffee drinkers across Canada to falsely believe they had won a $55,000 boat as part of the franchise's Roll Up To Win promotion.
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B.C. prison guards decry increasing violence, drone drops of weapons, drugs
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — The Union of Canadian Correctional Officers says prisons have become "overwhelmed" by a surge in drone drops of weapons and drugs, driving a wave of violence in correctional facilities. Union members plan to protest outside the regional headquarters of the Correctional Service of Canada in Abbotsford, B.C., on Thursday over escalating violence. John Randle, the Pacific regional union president, says at least one prison in B.C. commonly has six or seven drone sightings a night.
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Tories accuse minister of 'politicizing' Governor General's office over online harms
OTTAWA — A spokeswoman for Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says she will continue to advocate for "digital respect," despite suggestions it's inappropriate for her to wade in when a government bill targeting the issue is being hotly debated. Justice Minister Arif Virani raised eyebrows last week when he posted photos of himself with "industry experts" at a recent symposium hosted by Rideau Hall. Virani made mention of the government's new Online Harms Act, which aims to better protect Canadians on the inte
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Too early for conclusions on integrity of last two elections, MP Chong tells inquiry
OTTAWA — Conservative MP Michael Chong is urging a federal inquiry to refrain from making final conclusions about the integrity of the last two general elections, saying it is too early to do so. The commission of inquiry recently wrapped up hearings on possible foreign interference by China, India, Russia and others in the 2019 and 2021 general elections, with an initial report due May 3. Chong's written filing, made public Wednesday, was among 18 submissions from the various participants. The
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Capital gains are going to be taxed more, and these economists say it's a good thing
OTTAWA — Canada's wealthiest individuals and corporations will soon pay taxes on a larger share of the capital gains they earn, a change that economists say will make the tax system more efficient, despite pushback from business groups. The federal budget presented Tuesday proposes taxing two-thirds rather than one-half of capital gains — which refers to profit made on the sale of assets. The increase in the so-called inclusion rate would apply to capital gains above $250,000 for individuals, an
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In rare move, House admonishes private citizen for contempt in ArriveCan testimony
OTTAWA — The House of Commons admonished a private citizen Wednesday for the first time in more than 100 years. It's just the latest example of ArriveCan fallout as MPs point fingers over the Liberal government's failure to manage development of the COVID-era app. GC Strategies partner Kristian Firth was ordered to appear before the bar of the House after refusing to answer certain questions at a committee hearing. That came a day after Firth said the RCMP executed a search warrant at his proper
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What measures were missing from the 2024 federal budget
TORONTO — The federal budget tabled on Tuesday introduced $53 billion in new spending, but not everyone got what they were looking for. Here's a look at some of the measures not included in the Liberals government's fiscal plans. No tax credit for drillers: The industry association that represents oil and gas well drillers said it is disappointed the budget did not extend the Clean Technology Manufacturing investment tax credit to the drilling and service rig sector. The Canadian Association of
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