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RBC to close 25 HSBC locations, convert others once takeover closes next week

RBC to close 25 HSBC locations, convert others once takeover closes next week

TORONTO — Royal Bank of Canada says it will be closing 25 HSBC Bank Canada branches and rebranding dozens more after its takeover deal closes next week.
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N.L. protest cause rooted in price-setting systems for fishers and processors

N.L. protest cause rooted in price-setting systems for fishers and processors

The protest that erupted Wednesday outside the legislature in Newfoundland and Labrador has its roots in a complex, years-long struggle between independent fish harvesters and processors over the price-setting system, industry observers say.
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B.C. unveils flood strategy, adds $39 million in funding for flood mitigation

B.C. unveils flood strategy, adds $39 million in funding for flood mitigation

VANCOUVER — Catastrophic flooding in British Columbia that caused billions in damages to infrastructure, property and homes has resulted in a new comprehensive flood strategy to help communities reduce risk and respond to extreme events.
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Former Quebec junior hockey players to be sentenced in July for sex assault of teen

Former Quebec junior hockey players to be sentenced in July for sex assault of teen

QUEBEC — A Quebec judge will deliver sentences in July for two former Quebec major junior hockey players who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a minor in June 2021 at a hotel as their team celebrated a championship win.
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Canadians in NCAA Women's Frozen Four focused on national title, eye PWHL future

Canadians in NCAA Women's Frozen Four focused on national title, eye PWHL future

Jennifer Gardiner used to get asked about plans for the future. Her answer was simple — become a professional hockey player. "But that wasn't really an option," she recalled.
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Canadian forward Liam Millar rejuvenated by loan move back to England with Preston

Canadian forward Liam Millar rejuvenated by loan move back to England with Preston

On loan from Switzerland's FC Basel to England's Preston North End, Canadian forward Liam Millar is back on familiar turf. Preston is a 50-kilometre drive from Liverpool, where a teenage Millar started in the academy in 2016.
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Quebec killer, alleged suspect in fatal Montreal fire, pleads guilty to prison escape

Quebec killer, alleged suspect in fatal Montreal fire, pleads guilty to prison escape

MONTREAL — A convicted killer who spent 51 months on the lam from a prison in Quebec — and who court documents cite as a suspect in a Montreal fire that killed seven people — has pleaded guilty to escaping custody.
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Flames' goalie Vladar to have hip surgery, Markstrom cleared to play

Calgary Flames goaltender Dan Vladar will undergo season-ending hip surgery next week. Calgary starter Jacob Markstrom has been cleared for full practice and game participation from his lower-body injury, the club said Thursday in a statement.
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Canadian middleweight Aaron Jeffery hopes win in Belfast leads to title shot

Canadian middleweight Aaron Jeffery hopes win in Belfast leads to title shot

The first question Canadian middleweight Aaron Jeffery fielded at media day ahead of Friday's Bellator Champions Series card in Belfast was about his trademark mullet.
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Highlights of Newfoundland and Labrador's 2024-25 budget

Highlights of Newfoundland and Labrador's 2024-25 budget

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador Finance Minister Siobhan Coady tabled the province’s 2024-25 budget Thursday. Here are some highlights: - Projected GDP is $33.2 billion, which is a five per cent increase from $31.
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