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U.S. president not making much fuss over sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s 3% tax on web giants, Trudeau says

U.S. president not making much fuss over sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s 3% tax on web giants, Trudeau says

OTTAWA — sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s tax on Netflix and other foreign digital services companies may be a major irritant for the U.S. tech sector, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it doesn't seem to be much concern to President Joe Biden.
Long-awaited bill would give First Nations 'tools and powers' to protect water: Hajdu

Long-awaited bill would give First Nations 'tools and powers' to protect water: Hajdu

OTTAWA — The Liberal government tabled much-anticipated legislation Monday that aims to improve water quality in First Nations communities, improve collaboration on water protection and codify a new First Nations-led commission.
Book review: Richard Blanshard finally gets the recognition he deserves

Book review: Richard Blanshard finally gets the recognition he deserves

Unpaid, suffering from malaria and stymied by James Douglas of the Hudson’s Bay Company, the first colonial governor of Vancouver Island still managed to establish the government on Vancouver Island
Our Community: Support the Scouts; GVPL looking for authors; Christ Church offers Lessons and Carols

Our Community: Support the Scouts; GVPL looking for authors; Christ Church offers Lessons and Carols

A good-news roundup from around Vancouver Island.
RCMP conducted unlawful 'militarized' raids, beat Indigenous people, claims Amnesty report

RCMP conducted unlawful 'militarized' raids, beat Indigenous people, claims Amnesty report

Wet'suwet'en people had their human and Indigenous rights violated during gas pipeline raids, claims Amnesty International report.
Advocates look to stem radicalization as anger mounts over Israel-Hamas war

Advocates look to stem radicalization as anger mounts over Israel-Hamas war

An Alberta woman whose son was killed while fighting with Islamic extremists in Syria is worried anger over the conflict between Israel and Hamas could lead to an increase in radicalization.
Wireless companies' spectrum gains could have lasting effect on 5G quality, pricing

Wireless companies' spectrum gains could have lasting effect on 5G quality, pricing

As an underdog in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s recent spectrum auction, Execulink Telecom Inc. CEO Ian Stevens acknowledged that "inexperience and budget" were working against his company compared with some of the bigger players.
Eric Akis: Meatballs star in this Middle Eastern dish

Eric Akis: Meatballs star in this Middle Eastern dish

Seasoned meatballs served with a beguiling pomegranate juice-based sauce can do double duty — serve them as an appetizer or as a main course with side dishes.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ has a secretive history of adoption, and some want it brought to light

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ has a secretive history of adoption, and some want it brought to light

In a theatre in St. John's, N.L., a murmur spreads through the audience as people timidly raise their hands. They have been asked if they saw their own stories reflected in the film they just watched — "A Quiet Girl."
'People are confused': Survey suggests Canadians need education on Charter rights

'People are confused': Survey suggests Canadians need education on Charter rights

While one-third of Canadians say they have read the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, many fail to distinguish between its text and that of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, a new survey suggests.