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Atlantic politics erupting over offshore wind legislation

Atlantic politics erupting over offshore wind legislation

OTTAWA — The Atlantic Liberal caucus is slamming the Conservative party for opposing new legislation that would extend the Atlantic accords to include renewable energy.
Canada 'gravely concerned' about Azerbaijan military escalation in Nagorno-Karabakh

Canada 'gravely concerned' about Azerbaijan military escalation in Nagorno-Karabakh

OTTAWA — The Canadian government says it's "gravely concerned" about Azerbaijan escalating its military intervention in the Nagorno-Karabakh region, and the Tories are warning of ethnic cleansing.
Canada Post breaking law by gathering info from envelopes, parcels: privacy watchdog

Canada Post breaking law by gathering info from envelopes, parcels: privacy watchdog

OTTAWA — The federal privacy watchdog says Canada Post is breaking the law by gleaning information from the outsides of envelopes and packages to help build marketing lists that it rents to businesses.
Illegal tobacco growth costing three provinces $2.47 billion in taxes: retail report

Illegal tobacco growth costing three provinces $2.47 billion in taxes: retail report

VICTORIA — The governments of British Columbia, Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador lost up to $2.47 billion in tax revenues over four years due to the growth in illegal tobacco sales, says a convenience industry report.
Newfoundland university threw open its doors to Titanic dive operator, emails show

Newfoundland university threw open its doors to Titanic dive operator, emails show

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.
1 in 4 adolescents have been cyberbullied, StatCan says

1 in 4 adolescents have been cyberbullied, StatCan says

A new StatCan report says one in four adolescents in Canada have been cyberbullied and it's taking a toll on their mental health.
Corporate ethics czar investigating Levi Strauss over alleged links to forced labour

Corporate ethics czar investigating Levi Strauss over alleged links to forced labour

OTTAWA — Canada's corporate ethics watchdog has launched an investigation into allegations that Levi Strauss Canada is working with companies that use forced labour in China.
In the news today: India tensions rise, PM at UN and Unifor strikes deal with Ford

In the news today: India tensions rise, PM at UN and Unifor strikes deal with Ford

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Who was Hardeep Singh Nijjar, slain B.C. Sikh leader at heart of diplomatic crisis?

Who was Hardeep Singh Nijjar, slain B.C. Sikh leader at heart of diplomatic crisis?

On June 18, Hardeep Singh Nijjar phoned his eldest son for the last time, to say he was on his way home for dinner.
Most Canadians view about Online News Act is news should be free, survey suggests

Most Canadians view about Online News Act is news should be free, survey suggests

OTTAWA — A new survey suggests that most Canadians feel news should be free and accessible for anyone, while also believing that media will find other ways to make money.