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Costco executive tells MPs it has not sought to increase profits amid inflation

Costco executive tells MPs it has not sought to increase profits amid inflation

OTTAWA — Costco has not sought to increase its profits amid rapidly rising grocery prices in Canada, said Pierre Riel, the executive vice-president and chief operating officer of Costco Wholesale International and Canada
Gateway casinos to remain closed after cyber attack: officials

Gateway casinos to remain closed after cyber attack: officials

'At this point, we do not have any information indicating that this incident involves any compromise of personal data,' notes statement from operator of Casino Rama
Lecce introduces bill to increase provincial control over education

Lecce introduces bill to increase provincial control over education

The bill aims to reform school boards and allow the minister to set provincial priorities for student achievement
Liberals, Tories must publish fundraiser venues despite concerns: Elections Canada

Liberals, Tories must publish fundraiser venues despite concerns: Elections Canada

OTTAWA — Elections Canada is insisting that regulated fundraising events be publicly advertised with precise locations, despite safety concerns raised by the governing Liberals and Opposition Conservatives.
Federal Court sides with Facebook in privacy case tied to Cambridge Analytica affair

Federal Court sides with Facebook in privacy case tied to Cambridge Analytica affair

OTTAWA — A judge has dismissed the federal privacy watchdog's bid for a declaration that Facebook broke the law governing the use of personal information in a case flowing from the Cambridge Analytica affair.
Internal audit raises red flags over maintenance of graves, cemeteries for veterans

Internal audit raises red flags over maintenance of graves, cemeteries for veterans

OTTAWA — An internal report by Veterans Affairs Canada is raising red flags over the country's military graves and cemeteries, warning that more permanent funding is needed to keep them from falling into disrepair.
Trudeau urges caution to ensure foreign influence registry doesn't target diasporas

Trudeau urges caution to ensure foreign influence registry doesn't target diasporas

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau cited the internment of Japanese- and Italian-Canadians during the Second World War on Monday as he urged caution in the face of growing calls for Canada to adopt a registry to track foreign influence efforts.
Federal workers to strike Wednesday if union, government don't reach deal by Tuesday

Federal workers to strike Wednesday if union, government don't reach deal by Tuesday

OTTAWA — The country's largest federal public service union says if a deal isn't reached with the federal government by 9 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, it will launch a strike the next day.
Aircraft skids off runway at Sault Airport

Aircraft skids off runway at Sault Airport

No injuries reported and the Transportation Safety Board of Canada is investigating
'The Phantom of the Opera' closes on Broadway after 35 years

'The Phantom of the Opera' closes on Broadway after 35 years

NEW YORK (AP) — The final curtain came down Sunday on New York's production of “The Phantom of the Opera,” ending Broadway’s longest-running show with thunderous standing ovations, champagne toasts and gold and silver confetti bursting from its famou