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GST break brought a lot of work but little — if any — gains for businesses

GST break brought a lot of work but little — if any — gains for businesses

TORONTO — About two months after the federal government temporarily knocked the GST off a holiday-centric array of goods, Dave Doyon says he considers the move “a gift” even though a hoped-for flurry of sales never fully materialized.
In the news today: Conservative caucus meets in Ottawa

In the news today: Conservative caucus meets in Ottawa

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Toronto police chats undermined testimony. But it was whistleblower who got fired

Toronto police chats undermined testimony. But it was whistleblower who got fired

Former Toronto Police Service officer Firouzeh Zarabi-Majd said she found out about the unofficial 51 Division group chat "accidentally" after being told about it by a colleague.
'Amongst the trusted': How private police chat groups blur and breach ethical lines

'Amongst the trusted': How private police chat groups blur and breach ethical lines

VANCOUVER — In August 2021, a Toronto drug case took a dramatic turn when a prosecutor made what the judge called a "highly unusual" request, asking the court to throw out evidence by a key police witness.
Once proud fans, some Tesla owners in Canada embarrassed by company's CEO

Once proud fans, some Tesla owners in Canada embarrassed by company's CEO

MONTREAL — Stéphane Pascalon's Tesla fan club brings people together to share their pride for the company's cars, but that pride has turned into shame for some, and now the club plans to distribute hundreds of bumper stickers so owners can distance t
Senators say Canada's flag is a symbol of national pride, growth

Senators say Canada's flag is a symbol of national pride, growth

OTTAWA — A group of Canadian senators is sharing views on the country's flag, with some calling it a symbol of pride and togetherness, and others saying it represents Canada's growth.
Fans in Montreal boo American national anthem at 4 Nations Face-Off

Fans in Montreal boo American national anthem at 4 Nations Face-Off

MONTREAL — Michel Lacroix's voice boomed around the Bell Centre. The building's legendary public address announcer asked fans to respect both the United States and Finland ahead of Thursday's game at the 4 Nations Face-Off.
B.C. cancels $1,000 grocery rebate and pauses some hiring over Trump's tariff threats

B.C. cancels $1,000 grocery rebate and pauses some hiring over Trump's tariff threats

The British Columbia government is cancelling a promised $1,000 grocery rebate and will freeze hiring of some public service positions to "find dollars" in its budget as it prepares for "four years of unpredictability" from the United States, Finance
Canadian-led study sheds new light on planets forming in 'cosmic nursery'

Canadian-led study sheds new light on planets forming in 'cosmic nursery'

A new study offers a clearer picture of how planets are born alongside stars, findings that are an exciting step toward understanding the development of planets and their atmospheres, the lead researcher says.
Canada still top of mind for Trump, 'not a good place to be'

Canada still top of mind for Trump, 'not a good place to be'

OTTAWA — As President Donald Trump signed an executive order for reciprocal tariffs on Thursday that escalates his trade threats, his administration took aim at Canada's digital services tax as a major trade irritant.
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