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Ottawa says Meta may still see Online News Act regulation — but CRTC wants more proof

Ottawa says Meta may still see Online News Act regulation — but CRTC wants more proof

OTTAWA — The Liberal government continues to insist that Meta may still be regulated under its Online News Act, as users continue to find ways around its news ban.
Four-year-old boy drowns in residential pool southwest of Montreal

Four-year-old boy drowns in residential pool southwest of Montreal

BEAUHARNOIS, Que.
Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard's sentencing delayed again, now set for Sept. 9

Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard's sentencing delayed again, now set for Sept. 9

TORONTO — The long-delayed sentencing for former fashion tycoon Peter Nygard was postponed once again after prosecutors asked that it be adjourned to early September.
Canada finishes space launch negotiations with the United States

Canada finishes space launch negotiations with the United States

OTTAWA — Canada is a step closer to the final frontier after completing negotiations with the United States on an agreement with major implications for domestic space launches.
'Ontario's moment:' Minister says Canada building blueprint for nuclear energy future

'Ontario's moment:' Minister says Canada building blueprint for nuclear energy future

WASHINGTON — Ontario is selling itself as the nuclear North Star to guide the direction of American power as the United States looks to de-carbonize amid ever-increasing demand for energy. "It really underscores both Canada and the U.S.
In the news today: Backcountry campers undeterred by Jasper fire

In the news today: Backcountry campers undeterred by Jasper fire

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
'I love Jasper': Backcountry campers not deterred by dramatic wildfire rescue

'I love Jasper': Backcountry campers not deterred by dramatic wildfire rescue

EDMONTON — Nestled along a meadow in Jasper’s backcountry, Charles Vantanajal and his family stood in awe of the dynamic, ever-changing cloud of thick, white wildfire smoke that rose near Oldhorn Mountain. “I've never seen anything like it,” he said.
Canadians urged to leave Lebanon as flights cancelled amid growing tensions

Canadians urged to leave Lebanon as flights cancelled amid growing tensions

MONTREAL — Lara Salameh was supposed to be flying out of Beirut Thursday en route to Montreal with her husband and two daughters, but the night before, their flight was cancelled.
'Massive' B.C. landslide blocking river may burst, sending a torrent of water, debris

'Massive' B.C. landslide blocking river may burst, sending a torrent of water, debris

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. — A landslide of debris piled 30 metres high and 600 metres long has dammed the Chilcotin River in British Columbia's central Interior, creating a lake that officials say could give way.
Google to charge new fee on ads in response to Canada’s digital services tax

Google to charge new fee on ads in response to Canada’s digital services tax

OTTAWA — Google says it will pass on the cost of the Liberal government’s digital services tax to advertisers. The company says it will implement a 2.5 per cent surcharge for ads displayed in Canada, starting in October.
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