The bloated cost of the ArriveCAN app and new investigations into possible fraud have highlighted some problems with turning to outside companies.
Category: Canada
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U.S. Accuses Two Men of Stealing Tesla Trade Secrets
Federal prosecutors said the pair tried to sell technology to manufacture batteries for electric cars that belonged to the company.
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Menthol Cigarette Bans Can Reduce Smoking Rates, Study Finds
As public health groups pressure the Biden administration to impose a ban on menthol cigarettes, research suggests similar moves in other countries have led to lower smoking rates.
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How to Save Money Traveling in 2024
Frugal strategies — like traveling where the dollar is strong and sampling unsung destinations — help make the most of your budget.
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Norman Jewison, Filmmaker Who Spanned Genres, Is Dead at 97
His movies — from dramas to comedies and musicals — became magnets for Oscars, but he was best known for socially conscious films, like “In the Heat of the Night.”
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Canadian Town Hosts Passengers From Diverted Delta Flight
The flight was forced to land because of a “mechanical issue,” the company said, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded.
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George Cohon, Who Brought Big Macs to Moscow, Dies at 86
He was chairman of McDonald’s in Canada and in Russia, where he opened the chain’s first restaurant in 1990, engaging in what he called “hamburger diplomacy.”
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U.S. Moves to Crack Down on Money Behind Fentanyl Trade
Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen will travel to Mexico this week for talks on countering illicit finance and fentanyl.
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Myles Goodwyn, Singer-Songwriter of April Wine, Dies at 75
Mr. Goodwyn sang and played guitar for April Wine, an arena rock band in the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
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WeWork’s Bankruptcy Tests Claims of a Co-Working Revolution
The business of offering offices on flexible, short leases will survive the company’s troubles, but commercial real estate experts say it will probably remain a niche.
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No Tip for Your Delivery Driver? Then Be Prepared to Wait, DoorDash Says.
The app-based delivery company said it was testing using a screen to tell customers who didn’t leave a tip that their order might take longer to arrive.
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New Zealand Curling Team Moves Into Calgary Retirement Home
New Zealand’s curling team wanted to train with the “big boys” in Canada, and a group of enthusiastic seniors has provided housing, a cheering section and lots of advice.