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NDP asks competition watchdog to probe potential rent-fixing by corporate landlords

NDP asks competition watchdog to probe potential rent-fixing by corporate landlords

OTTAWA — The NDP is asking the Competition Bureau to investigate whether Canadian corporate landlords are using the same AI software that sparked an antitrust lawsuit in the United States. The U.S.
Could a cap on grad students from abroad hurt more than help? Experts raise the alarm

Could a cap on grad students from abroad hurt more than help? Experts raise the alarm

Students joining master's, doctoral and postdoctoral programs were previously exempt from the overall cap on international students.
Police fan out across Quebec after 'vile' death of teen linked to organized crime

Police fan out across Quebec after 'vile' death of teen linked to organized crime

MONTREAL — Quebec police said they would make their presence felt in major cities across the province on Friday, as a war between Hells Angels and street gangs was linked to the death of a 14-year-old boy southeast of the provincial capital.
Former Harrods boss Al Fayed was a 'monster' who abused young women, including three Canadians, lawyers for accusers say

Former Harrods boss Al Fayed was a 'monster' who abused young women, including three Canadians, lawyers for accusers say

LONDON (AP) — Mohamed Al Fayed, the former boss of Harrods , was a “monster’ who raped and sexually abused young women, including three Canadians, lawyers representing dozens of his accusers said Friday.
A corrective to a story that moved Sept. 18 about short-term rental policy in B.C.

A corrective to a story that moved Sept. 18 about short-term rental policy in B.C.

VANCOUVER — In a story that moved Wednesday, Sept. 18, The Canadian Press erroneously referred to a "McGill report" related to short-term rentals in British Columbia.
B.C. short-term rental restrictions reducing rents, saving tenants millions: study

B.C. short-term rental restrictions reducing rents, saving tenants millions: study

VANCOUVER — Crackdowns on short-term rentals in British Columbia have effectively reduced rents by 5.7 per cent, saving tenants more than $600 million last year, says a report led by the Canada Research Chair in Urban Governance at McGill University.
In the news today: Eby ready to take campaign bus on test drive

In the news today: Eby ready to take campaign bus on test drive

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Eby ready to take campaign bus on test drive A day before the official start, British Columbia's election campaign sees B.C.
Some key issues to watch for in B.C.'s provincial election campaign

Some key issues to watch for in B.C.'s provincial election campaign

Here's a look at some of the issues that are expected to be front and centre in the B.C. provincial election and what the political parties have said about them so far.
A look back at nearly three decades of British Columbia provincial elections

A look back at nearly three decades of British Columbia provincial elections

British Columbians are voting in the next provincial election on Oct. 19. Here's a look at B.C. elections over the past three decades.
New Brunswick Tory leader kicks off provincial election campaign with fed-bashing

New Brunswick Tory leader kicks off provincial election campaign with fed-bashing

FREDERICTON — As New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs started his election campaign Thursday, he claimed his main rivals were already planning a power-sharing deal similar to the now-defunct one between the federal Liberals and NDP.
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