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Canmore has one of the widest gaps in Canada between high- and low-income residents, new ranking shows

Income inequality, known for its corrosive effects on health, happiness and community ties, is worse in Canmore, Alta., than in most other Canadian municipalities, according to a new analysis of Statistics Canada data.
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Toronto, King Township and Oakville all rank in Canada’s top 10 for income inequality, analysis finds

Income inequality, known for its corrosive effects on health, happiness and community ties, is worse in Toronto and four other GTA municipalities than in most places in Canada, according to a new analysis of Statistics Canada data.
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St. John’s tops the list for income inequality in the Atlantic provinces, analysis finds

Income inequality, known for its corrosive effects on health, happiness and community ties, is worse in St. John’s, N.L., than in any other municipality in Atlantic Canada, according to a new analysis of Statistics Canada data. St.
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Notes suggest city considered leaving trucks on Wellington indefinitely, court hears

Notes suggest city considered leaving trucks on Wellington indefinitely, court hears

OTTAWA — Notes taken during a meeting between city employees and "Freedom Convoy" protesters show the City of Ottawa entertained allowing big-rig trucks to remain on the street along Parliament Hill indefinitely, the court heard Thursday.
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Income inequality levels in Oakville are among the worst in the country, analysis finds

Income inequality, known for its corrosive effects on health, happiness and community ties, is worse in Oakville, Ont. than in most Canadian municipalities, according to a new analysis of Statistics Canada data.
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Canadian, U.S. markets tumble Thursday after central bank comments on interest rates

Canadian, U.S. markets tumble Thursday after central bank comments on interest rates

TORONTO — Losses in base metal and technology stocks helped lead a broad-based decline Thursday as Canada's main stock index fell more than two per cent. U.S. stock markets also tumbled the day after the U.S. Federal Reserve's latest rate decision.
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Most of Canada's dangerous offenders housed in medium- and minimum-security prisons

Most of Canada's dangerous offenders housed in medium- and minimum-security prisons

OTTAWA — Most of the 700-plus offenders deemed as the most dangerous in Canada are housed in medium- and minimum-security prisons, federal statistics show.
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Canadian Premier League revamps trophy case with new hardware up for grabs

Canadian Premier League revamps trophy case with new hardware up for grabs

TORONTO — The Canadian Premier League is revamping its trophy case. A new trophy, the Canadian Premier League Shield, will be presented to the regular-season winner.
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Pathways Alliance watching Trans Mountain's latest hurdles with dismay

Pathways Alliance watching Trans Mountain's latest hurdles with dismay

CALGARY — The group behind a proposed carbon capture and storage (CCS) network for Alberta's oilsands is watching the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion's latest regulatory hurdles with dismay.
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'Insufficient grounds' for full probe into Ford stag and doe: commissioner

'Insufficient grounds' for full probe into Ford stag and doe: commissioner

TORONTO — Ontario's integrity commissioner said Thursday there are "insufficient grounds" for him to conduct a full investigation into a stag-and-doe event for Premier Doug Ford's daughter, though he noted an "interesting" finding about ticket sales
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