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Quebec movie theatre mogul Vincenzo Guzzo charged with criminal harassment

Quebec movie theatre mogul Vincenzo Guzzo charged with criminal harassment

MONTREAL — Vincenzo Guzzo, CEO of a large independent movie theatre chain in Quebec and investor on CBC Television's "Dragon's Den," has been charged with criminal harassment.
From criticism to 'common ground,' Chow and Ford say they'll work together

From criticism to 'common ground,' Chow and Ford say they'll work together

Toronto's next mayor and Ontario's premier vowed Tuesday to set aside their political differences to get much-needed housing built in the city, although there were early indications Olivia Chow and Doug Ford could clash on other issues in the future.
New Brunswick's Higgs drops dissenters in cabinet shuffle amid party unrest

New Brunswick's Higgs drops dissenters in cabinet shuffle amid party unrest

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs has bounced two ministers from cabinet and added some new faces as he confronts turmoil within his Progressive Conservative caucus.
Ottawa widens pathways for attracting tech talent

Ottawa widens pathways for attracting tech talent

TORONTO — Ottawa wants to draw more tech talent to Canada and is expanding the pathways workers in the sector have to enter the country.
Provinces with existing dental coverage got smaller share of federal kids' benefit

Provinces with existing dental coverage got smaller share of federal kids' benefit

OTTAWA — Provinces that already cover dental-care services for children have been given a smaller share of federal dollars from the Canada Dental Benefit, further driving concerns that governments will end that coverage as the program expands.
What the grocery report recommends to improve competition

What the grocery report recommends to improve competition

GATINEAU, Que. — Canada's competition watchdog released its much awaited study into the country's retail grocery market on Tuesday.
N.W.T. power corporation says it has improved safety systems after worker's death

N.W.T. power corporation says it has improved safety systems after worker's death

YELLOWKNIFE — The Northwest Territories Power Corporation says it has improved its safety systems and processes since a worker died in 2021.
Rising grocer profit margins underscore need for competition, regulator finds

Rising grocer profit margins underscore need for competition, regulator finds

Canada's grocery sector needs more competition to help keep food prices down, give shoppers more choice and encourage new entrants, the country's competition watchdog says.
Faith of Canadians in Biden, U.S. slipped in the spring, Pew survey suggests

Faith of Canadians in Biden, U.S. slipped in the spring, Pew survey suggests

WASHINGTON — Canadians still have a more positive view of the United States and its current commander-in-chief than they did three years ago — but that faith is showing signs of slipping, a new survey suggests.
No evidence of political interference in McKinsey contracts: Treasury Board report

No evidence of political interference in McKinsey contracts: Treasury Board report

OTTAWA — The Treasury Board said Tuesday it has found no evidence of political interference in federal contracts with consulting firm McKinsey & Company.