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Live Nation to waive merch fees and offer travel stipends to musicians at club venues

Live Nation to waive merch fees and offer travel stipends to musicians at club venues

TORONTO — Live Nation is making policy changes at some of its concert venues to give musicians a hand as they grapple with the rising costs of touring.
Federal government to review Viterra-Bunge deal: transport minister

Federal government to review Viterra-Bunge deal: transport minister

OTTAWA — The federal government says it's launching a review of the proposed acquisition of Viterra Ltd. by Bunge Ltd. Viterra is a grain-handling company owned by Swiss commodities giant Glencore, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and B.C.
TMX route change leads to question about Liberals' commitment to reconciliation

TMX route change leads to question about Liberals' commitment to reconciliation

OTTAWA — Trans Mountain Corp. insisted Tuesday it is committed to "meaningful engagement" with Indigenous communities, after it was given the green light to move its pipeline route despite the objection of a First Nation.
Who is Anthony Rota, the Speaker of the House of Commons who is stepping down?

Who is Anthony Rota, the Speaker of the House of Commons who is stepping down?

OTTAWA — Anthony Rota has been jokingly dragged to the Speaker's chair by the prime minister and the leader of the Opposition twice, in what is a long-standing parliamentary tradition.
Police identify three fishermen who died after boat sank off northeastern Quebec

Police identify three fishermen who died after boat sank off northeastern Quebec

BLANC-SABLON, Que. — Quebec provincial police have identified the three fishermen who died after their boat sank off of Quebec's Lower North Shore early Monday morning. Provincial police spokesman Sgt.
Peter Nygard lured victims to bedroom suite at Toronto headquarters, Crown alleges

Peter Nygard lured victims to bedroom suite at Toronto headquarters, Crown alleges

TORONTO — Note: This story contains graphic content.
Defence, prosecutors argue over email evidence in Lt.-Gen. Whelan court martial

Defence, prosecutors argue over email evidence in Lt.-Gen. Whelan court martial

OTTAWA — The military judge overseeing a court martial for Lt.-Gen. Steve Whelan said he was "annoyed" by delays Tuesday that prevented him from hearing any evidence from the woman at the centre of the case.
Feds unlock another $20 billion for low-cost rental construction financing: Freeland

Feds unlock another $20 billion for low-cost rental construction financing: Freeland

OTTAWA — The federal government is unlocking another $20 billion in low-cost financing for the construction of rental housing across Canada, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced Tuesday.
Quebec nurses union says job postings requiring bilingualism are discriminatory

Quebec nurses union says job postings requiring bilingualism are discriminatory

MONTREAL — A nurses union on Quebec's Gaspé Peninsula says job postings by the local health-care network discriminate against francophones because they require that applicants speak English.
Nathan Fielder's 'The Curse' slated for November release

Nathan Fielder's 'The Curse' slated for November release

TORONTO — Canadian comedian Nathan Fielder's new show, which takes on the home renovation genre, has its release set for November. The Vancouver-born Fielder created "The Curse" with Benny Safdie, co-director of "Uncut Gems.
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