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Freeland set to table federal budget : In The News for Mar. 28

Freeland set to table federal budget : In The News for Mar. 28

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Mar. 28 ... What we are watching in Canada ...

Liberals to go after predatory lending in today's budget, invest in dental care plan

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is set to table a federal budget in the House of Commons on Tuesday afternoon, which a federal source says will include plans to go after predatory lending and more details on dental care as part of a pitch
B.C. to announce plan for access to diabetes drug Ozempic, hyped for weight loss

B.C. to announce plan for access to diabetes drug Ozempic, hyped for weight loss

VICTORIA — British Columbia's health minister plans to announce how the government will ensure patients in the province will have secure access to the diabetes and weight loss drug Ozempic.
Montreal single-use plastics ban comes into effect, covering range of products

Montreal single-use plastics ban comes into effect, covering range of products

MONTREAL — A Montreal municipal bylaw banning the use of single-use plastic items comes into effect today, with glasses, stir sticks, straws and utensils among the items that will be prohibited.
Bring title insurers under anti-money laundering rules, former executive says

Bring title insurers under anti-money laundering rules, former executive says

Title insurers need to be brought under anti-money laundering rules to fight against scam artists who impersonate homeowners to sell or mortgage their properties, a former insurance executive says.
Senior Mounties involved in N.S. mass shooting response either retired or in new jobs

Senior Mounties involved in N.S. mass shooting response either retired or in new jobs

HALIFAX — As a public inquiry prepares for the release of its final report into the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting, its findings are sure to refocus the spotlight on the RCMP's problem-plagued response to the 13-hour rampage that claimed 22 lives.
Walmart Canada CEO says retailer not trying to profit from inflation

Walmart Canada CEO says retailer not trying to profit from inflation

OTTAWA — Walmart Canada is not trying to profit from food inflation, president and CEOGonzalo Gebara told a parliamentary committee studying the issue Monday evening.
B.C. plans family law changes to decide who gets the pets when couples split

B.C. plans family law changes to decide who gets the pets when couples split

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government introduced legislation Monday that looks to ensure family custody battles over animals can become more pet-friendly.
At least 10 injured after explosion destroys Calgary home: fire department

At least 10 injured after explosion destroys Calgary home: fire department

CALGARY — At least 10 people were seriously injured Monday after an explosion destroyed one home,damaged several others and left part of the roof from the house that blew up in a yard across the street.
B.C. tribunal orders $9,755 payout to taxi driver over caste-based discrimination

B.C. tribunal orders $9,755 payout to taxi driver over caste-based discrimination

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal has ordered that a taxi driver be paid more than $9,000 in compensation because his caste was insulted during a physical altercation at a staff Christmas party.