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Creditors approve proposed $32.5B deal with tobacco giants today: lawyer
December 12, 2024 - 5:20 PM

A proposed deal that would see three tobacco giants pay out billions to provinces and territories, as well as smokers across Canada, has been approved by the companies' creditors, a lawyer representing some of the creditors said Thursday, calling it an important milestone in a lengthy legal saga.
Canada can't say when it will clear 140,000 backlogged cases for First Nations kids
December 12, 2024 - 5:00 PM

OTTAWA - Canada has told the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal it can't say when it will work through a backlog of some 140,000 cases related to First Nations child services.
Canada not a significant source of fentanyl flowing into U.S., CBSA says
December 12, 2024 - 4:51 PM

OTTAWA - As Canada looks to beef up its border security after president-elect Donald Trump threatened tariffs while raising concerns about illicit fentanyl pouring into his country, border officials pointed out there's barely any coming from Canada.
Year in review: A look at news events in February 2024
December 12, 2024 - 3:26 PM

A look at news events in February 2024:
Vancouver Island First Nation whose ancestors met explorer Capt. Cook sue province
December 12, 2024 - 3:16 PM

VICTORIA - A Vancouver Island First Nation whose people were the first to greet European explorers in the region almost 250 years ago is taking British Columbia to court, seeking title to its traditional territories and financial compensation.
Some epilepsy patients worry their seizures will return amid medication shortage
December 12, 2024 - 3:13 PM

TORONTO - The Canadian Epilepsy Alliance says an ongoing shortage of an epilepsy medication is leaving some patients worried they'll start to have seizures again if they switch to an alternative.
Meta gives in to CRTC disclosure order on Online News Act compliance
December 12, 2024 - 2:57 PM

OTTAWA - After initially fighting the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, Meta has complied with an order from the regulator to publicly disclose information about its news-blocking measures.
B.C. Supreme Court certifies class-action lawsuit against Airbnb
December 12, 2024 - 2:55 PM

VANCOUVER - The B.C. Supreme Court has certified a class-action lawsuit against Airbnb that alleges the short-term rental company has breached provincial consumer protection laws by offering unlicensed real estate brokerage and travel agent services.
A look at details of the Quebec-Newfoundland and Labrador Churchill Falls energy deal
December 12, 2024 - 2:52 PM

MONTREAL - Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador have announced an agreement in principle that would overhaul the contentious Churchill Falls energy deal.
Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador announce energy deal to resolve decades-old dispute
December 12, 2024 - 2:51 PM

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador have signed a sweeping new deal to build new energy projects and throw out a decades-old contract that has long been a source of strife and bitterness for Canada's easternmost province.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the second week of December 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall J

Where to get weird and exotic snacks in Kelowna
Arabic malt energy drinks, protein Snickers bars, an edible Barbie dream house, Snoop Dogg chips; if any of those exotic snacks pique your interest there are places to get them in Kelowna. Seoulful Convenience specializes in Korean snacks a

A growing number of Oregon cities vote to ban psychedelic mushroom compound psilocybin
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Drug reform advocates hailed Oregon as a progressive leader when it became the first in the nation to legalize the therapeutic use of psilocybin, the compound found in psychedelic mushrooms. But four years later,

iN MAPS: The best Christmas lights to see in Kelowna
There are a lot of festive holiday houses to see in Kelowna, where residents go over the top with lights and decorations. For over a decade, iNFOnews.ca has been adding to its list of addresses that really get into the holiday spirit so res

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Creditors approve proposed $32.5B deal with tobacco giants today: lawyer

Canada can't say when it will clear 140,000 backlogged cases for First Nations kids

Canada not a significant source of fentanyl flowing into U.S., CBSA says

Year in review: A look at news events in February 2024

Vancouver Island First Nation whose ancestors met explorer Capt. Cook sue province

Some epilepsy patients worry their seizures will return amid medication shortage

Meta gives in to CRTC disclosure order on Online News Act compliance

B.C. Supreme Court certifies class-action lawsuit against Airbnb

A look at details of the Quebec-Newfoundland and Labrador Churchill Falls energy deal

Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador announce energy deal to resolve decades-old dispute

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