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Here's what it would take for concert tickets to be accessible again

Here’s what it would take for concert tickets to be accessible again

Most people are familiar with the pains associated with buying tickets for high-profile events: Face value tickets are expensive — if they’re even available, and tickets often sell out fast, only to pop up on resale sites, where they’re sold for exorbitant prices. But there are ways to push back, experts say, especially as people voice increasing dissatisfaction.

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October 16, 2024

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October 16, 2024

More than 300 CRA employees who improperly received CERB no longer with agency | CBC News

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October 16, 2024

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Man adrift in frigid Russian seas for 67 days survived by drinking rainwater | CBC News

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October 16, 2024

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October 16, 2024

Major retailers spend millions hiring Winnipeg police officers on OT to stop shoplifters | CBC News

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Carla Beck and Scott Moe face off in leaders debate | CBC News
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October 16, 2024

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