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New legislation requiring online gig work platforms to report workers' income in new year
There are financial changes coming in the new year for some online work platforms, and for gig workers in Canada.
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U.S. senate averts government shutdown, passes spending bill
The U.S. Congress passed a spending legislation early Saturday morning, averting a destabilizing government shutdown ahead of the busy holiday travel season. In an 85-11 vote, the Democratic-controlled Senate passed the bill to continue...
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Winnipeg-area planning framework dies
A regional planning framework for Winnipeg and its neighbours is not going ahead. The Winnipeg Metropolitan Region voted Thursday not to proceed with Plan 2050.
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FDNY: New federal legislation will combat lithium-ion battery fires in NYC
The bill, which is being pushed through in this week's federal budget bill, would prevent illegal batteries from entering the U.S., as well as allow the Consumer Product Safety Commission to patrol city ports and deal out federal...
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Police would respond faster and harder to another Ambassador Bridge blockade, says report
Another blockade of the Ambassador Bridge wouldn't play out like what happened in February 2022 — thanks to police being empowered to act faster and harder, according to a report that's going to Windsor city council next week. The CBC's...
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Calls for safety legislation after security guard death in central Edmonton
We're learning more about the security guard who was killed early Friday morning. He had just started the job and was working alone. As Travis McEwan reports, some security guards are calling for an inquiry into his death and safety...
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Bear spray, large knives, machetes could be seized by police under proposed Sask. law
The provincial government says the The Safe Public Spaces (Street Weapons) Act will improve safety by regulating the possession, transportation and storage of items that may be used as street weapons. That includes large knives, machetes...
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Sask. police chiefs keen on proposed legislation that will help them get weapons off the street
Saskatchewan has introduced legislation that will allow police to seize potential street weapons in public, such as large knives, machetes and bear spray, without laying charges.
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Premier Ford vows new legislation to dismantle homeless encampments
Premier Doug Ford is poised to introduce tough new legislation to clear homeless encampments in Ontario. The move comes weeks after a collection of small town mayors asked Ford to use the notwithstanding clause to remove the tents. CBC’s...
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Sask. employers to be unable to withhold tips from workers under new labour regulations
The Saskatchewan government is making changes to its labour and employment rules. Some of the amendments include prohibiting employers from withholding tips from their employees and allowing victims of interpersonal violence to take...
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Manitoba proposed tougher penalties for repeat impaired drivers
The Manitoba government introduced legislation Thursday that would ban some repeat impaired drivers from ever getting behind the wheel again. Meanwhile, the last day of question period for 2024 ended in acrimony between the NDP and PCs.
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Manitoba proposes tougher penalties for repeat impaired drivers
The Manitoba government introduced legislation Thursday that would ban some repeat impaired drivers from ever getting behind the wheel again. Meanwhile, the last day of question period for 2024 ended in acrimony between the NDP and PCs.
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Fall sitting of the Alberta Legislature concludes with 13 bills passed
Alberta MLAs are heading for their winter break after concluding the fall sitting of the Alberta Legislature with 13 bills passed. Among them are controversial changes to the Alberta Bill of Rights and legislation that restricts access...
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City Council provides feedback to Board of Elections on performance, future
The members also heard several pieces of legislation, including the use of artificial intelligence to change the outcome of elections
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New city report says Windsor police would respond faster, if there was another bridge blockade
Another blockade of the Ambassador Bridge wouldn't play out like what happened in February 2022 — thanks to police being empowered to act faster and harder, according to a report that's going to Windsor city council next week. The CBC's...
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Legislation to provide GST holiday tabled in the House of Commons
Legislation to provide a GST holiday has been tabled in the House of Commons. Karina Roman has more.
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Windsor council defers debate over provincial bill for weeks hours before it becomes law
City administration weren't able to give council a verbal update on the impacts of Bill 212 because they haven't had discussions with the province while the majority of councillors apparently had not read the legislation despite a...
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Association of Social Workers in Northern Canada says Yukon oversight is step in the right direction
A social worker in Watson Lake, Yukon, has had her B.C. based professional registration suspended over adherence to conspiracy theories. With a promise from the Yukon Government to create new rules, the association for social workers in...
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TikTok: Byte Dance Eyes Corporation With Trump Administration With Closer Musk Ties | World Tech DNA
Round-up of top and latest news from the world of technology: - TikTok: CEO approaches Elon Musk ahead of mega takeover of Trump administration - Australian Parliament drops misinformation bill amid lack of support - Pokemon Go developer...
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Holt’s cut to gas prices not so straightforward after all
Repeal of PC ‘carbon adjustor’ leads premier to float eliminating weekly price-setting regulations for gasoline.
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Dozens Protest Outside UK Parliament, UK Favours Assisted Dying Bill
Lawmakers in Britain are debating divisive legislation on assisted dying for terminally ill patients ahead of what is expected to be a knife-edge vote of conscience.
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Sri Lanka's New Parliament Convened, Speaker & Others Elected
Sri Lanka's newly elected Parliament has convened, with the Speaker and other key officials elected. The session marks the beginning of the country's next legislative term.
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Transgender advocates worry political climate is becoming more anti-trans
Trans rights groups say they’re getting an increase in worried calls from community members and are working to step up their advocacy.
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Yukon premier responds to mining criticisms
Representatives of the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun spoke about the Eagle gold mine disaster, which was on their traditional territory. They said the territory's new mining legislation — which the Yukon's Liberal government has...