N.L. government issued a tender to get 50 houses built. But only 6 are on the table amid ‘desperate need,' says advocate

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Brook Construction is getting $2.6 million to construct six, one-bedroom homes in Corner Brook, with additional accessibility features. That's far short of the promised 50 units, but no company was successful during the bidding process. That does nothing to help the dozens of unhoused people right now, says advocate Jade Kearley. The CBC's Colleen

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Ontario-made alcohol gets largest tax cut in decades

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Ontario-made alcohol gets largest tax cut in decades

Ontario's new alcohol tax cut, which is intended to support local producers, took effect last week. The province says the move will make the industry more competitive amid U.S. tariffs and growing economic pressures.

Scott Moe speaks out against AI ‘deepfakes' of him circulating online

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Scott Moe speaks out against AI ‘deepfakes' of him circulating online

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe listens to a question from the media during the 2025 summer meetings of Canada's Premiers at Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Ont., on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says his government is doing whatever it can to track down the creators of so-called 'deepfakes' of him and other prominent figures. Moe's likeness, including his voice, has been used in online video ads for cryptocurrency schemes that he says he would never endorse. The premier says on his official social media that some of the videos, which are created with artificial intelligence, feature him and others, including Prime Minister Mark Carney. Moe says his government is doing its best to find the people behind the videos, but adds it can be difficult to prevent the scams. It's not the first time Moe's image has been used to market the scams — he first acknowledged them in March. Saskatchewan's consumer watchdog has been issuing warnings about the impersonation scams and urges people not to send money to companies that aren't registered in the province. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 4, 2025.

Canadian delegation heads to Mexico to build trade opportunities

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Canadian delegation heads to Mexico to build trade opportunities

With trade negotiations with the U.S. seemingly at a standstill, a delegation of Canadian ministers has headed to Mexico to establish a more direct trade relationship.