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You won't be running out of popcorn at the movie theatre. If you get a large popcorn and drink at Cineplex, you're now entitled to a free refill on both. You don't have to be a member, it applies to the same day and same visit. The theatre chain says it'll make sure there's enough for the ride home. Cineplex has 168 ch...

A national organization that represents eateries across the country is welcoming a move by the federal government that could bring thousands more into restaurant seats. Ottawa plans to remove GST from things like groceries, toys and your bill at your favorite place to eat out. Kris Barnier, Vice President at Restaurant...

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Pete Hoekstra as the next U.S. ambassador to Canada. Hoekstra, a former Michigan congressman and ambassador to the Netherlands, thanked Trump for the opportunity, calling it an honour. Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly welcomed the early nomination, no...

The federal government's newly announced affordability measures, including a two-month GST holiday on select goods and a $250 cheque for Canadians earning under $150,000, have sparked strong reactions from political leaders and stakeholders. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre criticized the announcement, calling it a...

You will soon get a break at the check-out and the bill at your favourite restaurant. The federal government is moving to lift the tax on things like groceries, snacks, and kids clothing and add $250 to your bank account in the form of a rebate cheque The Liberals want to put it in place on December 14 and are urging M...

Two Canadian potato companies have been named in a pair of lawsuits stateside. McCain Foods and Cavendish Farms are among four companies named in the suits. The so-called "potato cartel" is accused of colluding with one another to price-fix frozen potato products. U.S.-based companies Lamb Weston and J.R. Sim...

The Trudeau government is expected to announce a significant affordability package on Thursday, including temporary GST relief on items like children's clothing and pre-prepared meals, according to the Toronto Star. A senior government official confirmed that the plan will require new legislation, though the exact cost...

Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault has stepped away from his cabinet duties. The prime minister's office says he'll focus on clearing the allegations made against him. Media reports say Boissonnault made conflicting statements over his ties to Indigenous heritage. The National Post also reported that a company he c...

Prominent Canadian artist Tom Forrestall has passed away. Based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, he died Friday after a brief illness. He was 88. Forrestall studied under Alex Colville. In the 1960s he won recognition during a renewed interest in realist painting. One of Forrestall's best-known works is Island in the Ice, de...

An alarm will sound on your radio, TV and compatible wireless devices on Wednesday. But do not be alarmed - there is a good chance it is only a test. Public safety authorities will conduct a test of Canada's national public alerting system. Alert Ready is designed to deliver critical and potentially life-saving alerts,...