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Zapatista indigenous rebel movement marks 30 years since its armed uprising in southern Mexico

Zapatista indigenous rebel movement marks 30 years since its armed uprising in southern Mexico

OCOSINGO, Mexico (AP) — Members and supporters of the Zapatista indigenous rebel movement celebrated the 30th anniversary of their brief armed uprising in southern Mexico on Monday even as their social base erodes and violence spurred by drug cartels
Gas tax paused in Manitoba, returns in Alberta at a lower rate

Gas tax paused in Manitoba, returns in Alberta at a lower rate

As one province pauses the gas tax to provide savings at the pumps, another is bringing it back. The Manitoba government says that starting Monday, motorists won't have to pay 14 cents per litre in fuel tax for the next six months.
Saskatchewan to stop collecting carbon levy from natural gas and electrical heat

Saskatchewan to stop collecting carbon levy from natural gas and electrical heat

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government says its natural gas utility is to stop collecting the carbon levy as of Monday from residential customers.
'I am done': Amid rider woes, is Ottawa's transit system a victim of its own success?

'I am done': Amid rider woes, is Ottawa's transit system a victim of its own success?

OTTAWA — It didn't feel like the glory days at the time, climbing onto a crowded bus and pushing into the crush of bodies, riders sweating into their wool coats and parkas.
'Unimaginable excess': Bid to attract showy superyachts to Cape Breton under scrutiny

'Unimaginable excess': Bid to attract showy superyachts to Cape Breton under scrutiny

HALIFAX — Not so long ago, the largest community in Cape Breton was best known as home to one of the most toxic waste sites in North America: the infamous Sydney tar ponds.
It's showtime in Toronto today for new pro women's hockey league

It's showtime in Toronto today for new pro women's hockey league

TORONTO — Hype will be replaced by history and hockey this afternoon at the old Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto.
Budgeting for a cross-country move takes preparation and flexibility

Budgeting for a cross-country move takes preparation and flexibility

TORONTO — The Forlers could see their family of five was growing fast and would soon need a bigger place to live. So they started to think farther afield. Brandon Forler said he found their dream home in Cochrane, Alta.
Here are the changes to CPP deductions starting in 2024

Here are the changes to CPP deductions starting in 2024

TORONTO — Middle-income earners will start seeing a larger portion of their paycheques going toward Canada Pension Plan contributions as of Monday.
Ashes of Vancouver Star Trek fan set to go to space alongside famous stars

Ashes of Vancouver Star Trek fan set to go to space alongside famous stars

VANCOUVER — Gloria Knowlan never dreamt of boldly going where no one had gone before and was content to leave the journey to the "Star Trek" actors she came to love, but 12 years after her death, her family has ensured the final frontier will be her
Daycare-arrival rules, tow-truck industry changes among new regulations in effect

Daycare-arrival rules, tow-truck industry changes among new regulations in effect

TORONTO — Daycare safe-arrival rules and tow-truck industry changes are among several new laws and regulations taking effect in Ontario today.
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