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BCE signs deal to buy U.S. fibre internet provider Ziply Fiber for $5 billion
MONTREAL - BCE Inc. says it has signed a deal to buy U.S. fibre internet provider Ziply Fiber for about $5 billion in cash. In addition to the purchase price, BCE will assume about $2 billion in net d...
Nov 04, 2024
After four decades on men's curling circuit, Howard shifts attention to coaching
For the first time in four decades, curling legend Glenn Howard's focus has fully shifted to coaching duties instead of his playing performance. That doesn't make it any easier when the four-time worl...
Nov 04, 2024
Poilievre asks premiers to axe their sales taxes on new homes worth under $1 million
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has written to the provinces' premiers, asking them to eliminate their sales taxes on new homes that are under $1 million. It follows Poilievre's own pled...
Nov 04, 2024
B.C. port lockout to begin as no deal reached in labour dispute with foremen union
VANCOUVER - The provincewide lockout against a union of more than 700 foremen at all British Columbia ports is expected to begin at 8 a.m. The BC Maritime Employers Association has said the lockout is...
Nov 04, 2024
In the news today: Lockout to begin at B.C. ports in labour dispute
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Lockout to begin at B.C. ports in labour dispute The provincewide lockout against a union of more than 700 for...
Nov 04, 2024
'Canada is watching': New northern Alberta police service trying to lead by example
GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta. - On the second floor of a building where most offices are without doors, the ceilings hang low and the carpets don't match, the chief of Grande Prairie's new police force gets d...
Nov 04, 2024
The hallways look the same and where are the bathrooms, say B.C.'s newly elected MLAs
VICTORIA - A record number of first-time provincial politicians are about to descend on British Columbia's legislature, looking to make positive contributions for the province and trying to find the w...
Nov 04, 2024
'Canada is watching': New northern Alberta police service trying to lead by example
GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta. - On the second floor of a building where most offices are without doors, the ceilings hang low and the carpets don't match, the chief of Grande Prairie's new police force gets d...
Nov 04, 2024
Taylor Swift shows spark beading bonanza and big sales for crafting retailers
When Taylor Swift swings through Vancouver in December, Mikaela St Louis will be among the pop star's most prepared fans. The long-term care nurse based in Campbell River, B.C., will travel to one of ...
Nov 04, 2024
The hallways look the same and where are the bathrooms, say B.C.'s newly elected MLAs
VICTORIA - A record number of first-time provincial politicians are about to descend on British Columbia's legislature, looking to make positive contributions for the province and trying to find the w...
Nov 04, 2024

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