Political leaders at all levels are clamouring for improved Via Rail train service. But Via Rail cannot necessarily fix its problems alone
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Winter tire mandates remain rare, despite safety benefits
Despite Canada being a country known for its winter weather, Quebec is the only province that mandates winter tires on all passenger vehicles
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Canada bids farewell to plastic straws, cutlery and checkout bags
The ban of single-use plastics was to be phased in as part of Ottawa’s commitment to achieve zero plastic waste by 2030
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E-commerce talks at WTO make strong headway
‘This marks a significant milestone:’ Australia, Japan, Singapore, co-convenors of the talks which included about 90 countries
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Pharmacy chain banned from facial recognition use after false identifications
A main concern about artificial intelligence — especially facial recognition — is its potential to discriminate against non-white people
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Canada inflation unchanged at 3.1% in November
November saw growth in grocery prices slow for a fifth month, with non-alcoholic beverages and fresh vegetables leading the slowdown
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Plan to end EV subsidies sparks anger in Germany
Germany said Saturday that Sunday would be the last day buyers could apply for an EV subsidy, which paid out thousands per customer
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‘Wonka’ tops North America box office
“This is an excellent opening,” particularly since family-friendly films released in December tend to build through the holidays, an analyst said
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Cybersecurity bill grants Ottawa ‘practically unlimited’ powers
Bill C-26 allows Ottawa to make secret laws, collect personal data and shut down Canadians’ telecom service without their knowledge
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Denmark to introduce green tax on plane tickets
Denmark plans to introduce green tax on plane tickets of 30 kroner (€4) to flights departing from Denmark in 2025