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Social-media creators, podcasts won't be regulated under Liberal online streaming law

Social-media creators, podcasts won't be regulated under Liberal online streaming law

OTTAWA — The Liberal government has released its final policy direction for the Online Streaming Act, requiring digital giants to contribute to Canadian content while leaving individual content creators alone.
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Richmond Night Market area sees over $40K in parking fines

Richmond Night Market area sees over $40K in parking fines

Tickets were handed out between April and October 2023.
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Carson Binda: Even British Columbians now oppose the carbon tax

Carson Binda: Even British Columbians now oppose the carbon tax

Poll suggests B.C. residents of all political stripes oppose far more than support the carbon tax
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B.C. housing minister tells people not to help 'desperate scammers' with Airbnb fraud

B.C. housing minister tells people not to help 'desperate scammers' with Airbnb fraud

British Columbia's minister of housing says he's shocked and frustrated by an attempt to recruit people to take part in what he calls a fraud to get around new rules about short-term rentals.
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Industry says banning replacement workers will prolong strikes — unions say reverse

Industry says banning replacement workers will prolong strikes — unions say reverse

MONTREAL — Industry leaders are warning that a bill to ban replacement workers during a strike or lockout could lead to greater disruptions in sectors ranging from aviation to package delivery and internet services — a notion unions reject outright.
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Rob Shaw: Kevin Falcon on the same page as the NDP on housing, but only once

Rob Shaw: Kevin Falcon on the same page as the NDP on housing, but only once

On two legislative moves on housing, Falcon declares 'they're not going to work'
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Steveston Harbour Authority sues uninsured ship after it caught on fire

Steveston Harbour Authority sues uninsured ship after it caught on fire

The harbour authority has to monitor Pathfinder III to stop it from sinking, according to lawsuit
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Sun Life results Insurer Sun Life Financial Inc. will report its third-quarter results after financial markets close Monday.
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Victoria clinic told to stop providing private-pay option for MRIs

Victoria clinic told to stop providing private-pay option for MRIs

The Medical Services Commission has requested that all community imaging clinics approved to bill MSP for outpatient diagnostic services cease charging for medically necessary MRIs
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China ambassador seeks 'rational' relations, trade boost by 'reserving differences'

China ambassador seeks 'rational' relations, trade boost by 'reserving differences'

OTTAWA — China's ambassador to Canada says Ottawa's allegations of foreign interference in Canadian elections are hurting economic ties — but he insists his country isn't punishing Canada.
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