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Nine premiers plan to lift interprovincial alcohol barriers

Canadian premiers reached a deal to remove barriers and allow direct-to-consumer alcohol sales across provinces, with nine premiers signing on while Quebec and Yukon have yet to join; timelines vary by province but the push aims to ease interprovincial trade amid U.S. tariff threats. The move follows U.S. tariffs on Canadian alcohol and broader efforts to reduce domestic trade barriers within Canada.

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Arrest in 2023 Pickering Casino Security Guard Killing

Durham Regional Police say a suspect tied to the 2023 Pickering Casino security guard killing has been arrested, with reports of an arrest outside Ontario in Saskatoon and ongoing efforts to bring the suspect back to face charges; the case initially involved a Canada-wide warrant for a 17-year-old believed to be connected to the murder. Investigators reiterated they will pursue all legal avenues and continue collaboration with law enforcement partners as the investigation remains active and ongoing.

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