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Restaurants and bars brace for biggest alcohol tax jump in 40 years

Restaurants and bars brace for biggest alcohol tax jump in 40 years

Canada's restaurant industry is bracing for the biggest jump in the country's alcohol excise duty in more than 40 years, spurring warnings the tax hike could force some bars and restaurants out of business.
Philippines confronts Chinese diplomats over sea disputes

Philippines confronts Chinese diplomats over sea disputes

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Filipino diplomats confronted Chinese officials in closed-door talks Friday with a slew of protests over China’s aggressive behavior in the South China Sea, including targeting a Philippine coast guard ship with a military-grade laser, but no resolution was reached on the issues, an official said.
Departments didn't consistently follow rules with McKinsey contracts: Treasury Board

Departments didn't consistently follow rules with McKinsey contracts: Treasury Board

OTTAWA — Internal audits of contracts with McKinsey & Company show federal government departments did not consistently follow certain administrative rules and procedures, the Treasury Board said Friday.
Court blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for US gov't workers

Court blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for US gov't workers

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — President Joe Biden’s order that federal employees get vaccinated against COVID-19 has been blocked by a federal appeals court.
Book ban attempts hit record high in 2022, library org says

Book ban attempts hit record high in 2022, library org says

NEW YORK (AP) — Attempted book bans and restrictions at school and public libraries continue to surge, setting a record in 2022, according to a new report from the American Library Association released Thursday.
Ukrainian culture comes to life during dance festival

Ukrainian culture comes to life during dance festival

About 95 dancers from across Alberta attended the 29th Annual Desna Dance Festival on March 18, held at the All Saints Ukrainian Orthodox Cultural Centre.
Why TikTok's security risks keep raising fears

Why TikTok's security risks keep raising fears

The battle between the U.S. and China over TikTok came into full view on Thursday when the social media platform's CEO testified before Congressional lawmakers.
What made Beethoven sick? DNA from his hair offers clues

What made Beethoven sick? DNA from his hair offers clues

NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly 200 years after Ludwig van Beethoven's death, researchers pulled DNA from strands of his hair, searching for clues about the health problems and hearing loss that plagued him.
High River baker hosting tasty trivia show

High River baker hosting tasty trivia show

Participants will have to eat progressively spicier pies in ‘The Generation That' presented by Ubuntu Pies at Highwood Centre March 30.
Holocaust survivor shares on TikTok to educate young people

Holocaust survivor shares on TikTok to educate young people

MORRISTOWN, N.J. (AP) — Holocaust survivor Tova Friedman is a TikTok star at age 85, thanks to her 17-year-old grandson.
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