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Iranian Canadians suing B.C. currency exchange they allege owes them thousands

Iranian Canadians suing B.C. currency exchange they allege owes them thousands

A B.C. currency exchange specializing in transfers between Canada and Iran is facing a series of lawsuits and demands from customers allegedly owed tens of thousands of dollars. Meanwhile, legislation passed to regulate currency exchanges is still not in force more than two years after the provincial government heralded new measures intended to protect customers.

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Canada brings some heat to high seas fishing grounds to protect at-risk salmon in North Pacific | CBC News
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October 18, 2024

Canada brings some heat to high seas fishing grounds to protect at-risk salmon in North Pacific | CBC News

A newly outfitted Canadian vessel loaded with fisheries and coast…

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North Korea is sending troops to Russia, South Korea's intelligence agencies believe | CBC News
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October 18, 2024

North Korea is sending troops to Russia, South Korea’s intelligence agencies believe | CBC News

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Manitoba reaches deal to join federal school food program | CBC News
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October 18, 2024

Manitoba reaches deal to join federal school food program | CBC News

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Tobacco giants would pay out $32.5B to provinces, smokers in 'historic' proposed deal | CBC News
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October 18, 2024

Tobacco giants would pay out $32.5B to provinces, smokers in ‘historic’ proposed deal | CBC News

Three tobacco giants are proposing to pay close to $25…

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Winnipeg Liberal cabinet minister won't seek re-election. But Dan Vandal doesn't blame Trudeau | CBC News
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October 18, 2024

Winnipeg Liberal cabinet minister won’t seek re-election. But Dan Vandal doesn’t blame Trudeau | CBC News

Dan Vandal says his decision not to seek a fourth…

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Women falling through the cracks as N.L. lags on breast screening changes, advocate says | CBC News
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October 18, 2024

Women falling through the cracks as N.L. lags on breast screening changes, advocate says | CBC News

Five months after announcing an intention to lower the recommended…

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Swifties beware: Scammers are hacking into Facebook accounts to sell tickets to sold-out Taylor Swift shows | CBC News
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October 18, 2024

Swifties beware: Scammers are hacking into Facebook accounts to sell tickets to sold-out Taylor Swift shows | CBC News

As Taylor Swift is set to embark on the Canadian…

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The art of the steal: Police investigate heist at Edmonton hospital | CBC News
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October 18, 2024

The art of the steal: Police investigate heist at Edmonton hospital | CBC News

Seven works of local art mysteriously vanished in early October…

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Fast-food chains serving up halal food with a side of misinformation, expired certificates | CBC News
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October 18, 2024

Fast-food chains serving up halal food with a side of misinformation, expired certificates | CBC News

Some of Canada’s most popular restaurants are now serving halal…

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