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CBC asks court to keep Gem subscriber numbers confidential – National
21Oct By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Entertainment, Movies

CBC asks court to keep Gem subscriber numbers confidential – National

CBC/Radio-Canada has filed an application in Federal Court to fight an order directing it to disclose subscriber numbers for its Gem streaming service. The information commissioner ordered CBC to make available the number of paid subscribers to Gem following an access-to-information request for the data.CBC/Radio-Canada president Marie-Philippe Bouchard told The Canadian Press the subscriber numbers are sensitive commercial information.That confidentiality matters when it comes to things like commercial negotiations on bundling Gem with other streaming services, Bouchard added.The public broadcaster is “charged with making some of our budget out of commercial relationships,” she said.“And that has to be played according to the rules of the market. And so we’re finding ourselves, with this ...
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Poilievre urged to apologize for RCMP comments by Liberals, NDP, Greens – National
20Oct By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Politics

Poilievre urged to apologize for RCMP comments by Liberals, NDP, Greens – National

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre returned to the House of Commons Monday afternoon to a chorus of calls from across the aisle for him to apologize over comments he made last week about the RCMP. Government House leader Steven MacKinnon twice challenged him in question period to apologize “to the people of this chamber and this House” for accusing the RCMP of covering up for former prime minister Justin Trudeau.“Last week, the leader of the Opposition put into question the independence of our judiciary, the independence of our prosecutors, of the police — in fact, the very police that put their lives on the line to protect him,” MacKinnon said.Poilievre responded by saying the Liberals were “trying to distract from their inflation, rising cost of living, by talking about their corruptio...
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Delhi wakes up to `poor` air quality; pulmonologist warns of rising health risks
20Oct By No Comments
Health

Delhi wakes up to `poor` air quality; pulmonologist warns of rising health risks

The Air Quality Index (AQI) around Akshardham was recorded at 230, in the `Poor` category, in Delhi this morning as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The Air Quality Index (AQI) at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium area recorded an AQI of 252, as seen from visuals taken near Barapullah Bridge. Raising concern regarding higher levels of AQI, pulmonologist Dr. Sharad Joshi from Ghaziabad said to ANI, "Air Quality Index (AQI) has risen significantly, leading to higher levels of particulate pollutants from sources like crop burning, vehicular exhaust, and fireworks. This exacerbates respiratory issues for those with conditions such as COPD, asthma, or a history of tuberculosis, causing symptoms like cough, fever, breathlessness, and chest pain." He added that even those without pri...
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What is ‘national interest’? Major projects law still hasn’t defined it – National
20Oct By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Politics

What is ‘national interest’? Major projects law still hasn’t defined it – National

The federal government still has not issued specific criteria to define the “national interest” under its new major projects law, despite calls from MPs to do so. The Building Canada Act allows the government to identify projects in the “national interest” for faster approval processes, which could include exemptions from certain environmental laws.As the government rushed the bill through the House of Commons in June, MPs studying it at the committee stage amended it to suggest that the government offer its criteria for determining which projects are in the national interest, and to require it to issue a timeline for when that might happen.The amendment was moved by the Conservatives and narrowly passed on a 5-4 vote, with the Liberals opposing it.In response, Privy Council President Domi...
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Average housing price must fall to fix ‘crisis,’ federal minister says – National
20Oct By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Politics

Average housing price must fall to fix ‘crisis,’ federal minister says – National

Federal Housing Minister Gregor Robertson says the average price of housing — not necessarily individual home values — must fall to restore affordability in Canada. Robertson was before the House of Commons finance committee on Monday answering MPs’ questions about the Liberal government’s affordability legislation.He acknowledged in his opening remarks that Canada faces a “housing crisis” but argued the federal Liberals are taking action to lower the cost of a home and boost the housing supply.Conservative MP Aaron Gunn asked the minister if he still believes home prices don’t need to fall in Canada, citing comments Robertson made after he was sworn into cabinet in May.Robertson focused on average home prices in his response.“To be clear, we need to see average prices of housing for Canad...
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Lawyer for former Bloc MP says election result needs a do-over
20Oct By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Politics

Lawyer for former Bloc MP says election result needs a do-over

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 20, 2025 4:00 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The lawyer for a former Bloc Québécois MP who lost her riding by a single vote in the April federal election says a do-over is required. A three-day hearing began this morning in St-Jérôme, Que., where Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagnés is challenging the results in the riding of Terrebonne, north of Montreal. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. The le...
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Stellantis will face MP study over contracts after Jeep production move
20Oct By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Politics

Stellantis will face MP study over contracts after Jeep production move

A House of Commons committee approved a study of the contracts Stellantis has signed with the federal government for billions of dollars of subsidies to see if they included provisions to protect Canadian auto jobs. The Conservatives pushed for the study after Stellantis last week said it would be moving planned production of its Jeep Compass from its plant in Brampton, Ont., to Illinois, threatening 3,000 workers at the Canadian facility.Conservative MP Garnett Genuis said Stellantis has received over $10 billion in federal subsidies from the Liberal government over the past several years to boost the automaker’s Canadian footprint.His motion calls for the production of copies of any contract, memorandum of understanding or other agreement signed between the government and Stellantis sinc...
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This Arlo Video Doorbell and Chime Combo Is Nearly 25% Off Right Now
20Oct By No Comments
Life Style

This Arlo Video Doorbell and Chime Combo Is Nearly 25% Off Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding Lifehacker as a preferred source for tech news.If you’ve been meaning to add a smart doorbell to your home setup, this might be the time to do it: The Arlo Video Doorbell 2K (2nd Gen) and Chime 2 bundle has dropped to $88.26 on Amazon. That’s a strong deal for a doorbell/camera combo that’s been highly praised by reviewers—PCMag named it the best video doorbell of 2024. It’s a smart, wireless setup that delivers a clear 2K video feed and works without a base station, making it easy to install. You can mount it on...
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New anti-fraud measures coming as finance minister set to speak – National
20Oct By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Politics

New anti-fraud measures coming as finance minister set to speak – National

By Jim Bronskill The Canadian Press Posted October 20, 2025 9:00 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The federal Liberals plan to unfurl measures today to counter fraud and strengthen Canadians’ financial security — the latest in a series of pre-budget announcements. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is to be joined at a news conference by Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree and Stephanie McLean, secretary of state for seniors.The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre has documented more than 30 types of fraud targeting Canadian consumers and businesses.The centre’s most recent annual st...
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Ahead of Diwali, Ahmedabad doctors start helpline for health protection
20Oct By No Comments
Health

Ahead of Diwali, Ahmedabad doctors start helpline for health protection

The Ahmedabad Medical Association (AMA) in collaboration with the Ahmedabad Family Physicians Association (AFPA) has unveiled a special initiative to safeguard the health of city residents, officials said on Sunday. The `Doctor on Call` Diwali Medical helpline has been launched to provide round-the-clock medical guidance and immediate treatment support to citizens during the festive period. The helpline will be operational 24/7 from October 19 to October 26, ensuring continuous access to professional medical advice throughout the week-long celebrations. The helpline is designed to assist residents with any health-related emergencies, first aid queriemedical guidances, or urgent medical guidance during Diwali, when accidents or health issues often spike due to fireworks, sweets and season...
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