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Proponents behind failed Halifax CFL franchise quietly refund ticket deposits
The Atlantic Schooners have set up a refund website after facing criticism it didn’t make it easy for fans to get their money back after they made a deposit for season tickets. The fans paid $50 per seat. But the franchise never got off the ground. Source link
What’s going to be in Carney’s first budget?
After weeks of federal government spending announcements leading up to budget day, the biggest unknown remains how large the deficit will be and where and how deep the expected cuts will land. Source link
Italian winemakers look to new technologies with old grape varieties to adapt to a changing climate
As Italy’s vineyards grapple with summers that are longer and hotter, erratic weather and dwindling water, winemakers are being forced to rethink one of the oldest assumptions in their craft: terroir, the delicate interplay of soil, sun, wind, rain and human touch that gives each wine its specific taste. Source link
Pierre Poilievre won’t say if his Conservatives will strike down upcoming federal budget
With just days to go until the Liberal government introduces its much-anticipated federal budget, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre won’t say whether his party will strike down the legislation — instead insisting he needs to read the document before deciding. Source link
Andrew gives Charles his 'first genuine royal crisis' as King
The controversy that had been swirling around Prince Andrew became a crisis for the Royal Family, and in King Charles’s handling of it there could be signals of the kind of monarchy he hopes to lead. Source link
Why some airline travellers are opting for a seat upgrade, despite the big price tag
Airlines say they are reporting more revenue from upgrades. Some passengers say that’s because the economy ticket experience has become so undesirable. Source link
Why some airline travellers are opting for a seat upgrade, despite the big price tag
Airlines say they are reporting more revenue from upgrades. Some passengers say that’s because the economy ticket experience has become so undesirable. Source link
'Love makes you stronger': Mothers search for Mexico City's missing
CBC News accompanied several mothers in the search for their missing children in Mexico City. The capital is the first jurisdiction in the country to use a pattern-based strategy to find the about 7,000 people listed as disappeared in the city. Source link
Here's why sleep experts think we should abolish daylight saving time
While it usually only takes most Canadians a few days to adjust to the shift between daylight saving time and standard time, sleep experts say the constant time travel back and forth harms our sleep and has a negative affect on our body’s internal clocks. Source link
A Toronto-area doctor spent 10 days caring for a dying baby without pay. Here’s why she’s speaking up
OHIP billing issues have become a sticking point for physicians as they work to finalize a new compensation deal with the province. Last month, an arbitrator directed the two sides to come up with solutions quickly. Source link