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Ricochet was the first to identify the man operating an illegal Airbnb network out of the building that burned, tied the building’s owner to the scheme and exposed the nature of this new, and as yet unreported, type of property scam. In the wake of the fire there was a flurry of new legislation, lawsuits and policy changes seeking to crack ...
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First Nations say governments should give fewer subsidies to fossil ...
Oct 11, 2024 · Anishnawbe Business Professional Association president Jason Rasevych (centre) speaks to prospective investors on the importance of accelerating Indigenous-led, Nature-based Climate Solutions in Canada during Climate Week in New York City earlier this month.
The Dark Reality of Airbnbs in Quebec: Loopholes Exposed
2 days ago · An investigation by Ricochet has found that more than 1,500 entire homes and apartments across Quebec, registered with the government as primary residences, are likely being rented out as commercial operations on Airbnb by real-estate agents, hotel businesses, convicted criminals, and some of the province’s wealthiest citizens as of late this ...
‘He lit a fire’: Honouring the legacy of Murray Sinclair
20 hours ago · A national commemorative ceremony took place for Murray Sinclair, a former judge, senator and chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission into residential schools. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Mike Sudoma. Sinclair died November 4 at the age of 73, after a lifetime fighting racism and drawing attention to “Canada’s” genocide against Indigenous ...
Canadian Police Chiefs: Officers Attacked by Activists at Protests ...
Sep 19, 2024 · Canadian police chiefs claim that officers are being ‘doxxed’ by ‘thug’ activists at protests. Crystal Greene. When Ricochet asked for evidence, our reporter was walked out of the conference centre. September 19 2024. Ricochet attended the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police annual summit in Halifax last month.
Pierre Poilievre and the end of guaranteed rights and freedoms
Jun 17, 2024 · The Conservative leader signals that he’s willing to go down a dangerous path by promising to use the notwithstanding clause to suspend fundamental rights. June 17 2024. Pierre Poilievre at the Conservative party convention last year. | Photo via CTV screenshot. Speaking to the Canadian Police Association, Conservative Leader, and likely ...
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Mar 27, 2023 · The Media category
Canadian journalism is dying, and philanthropy won’t save it
Sep 20, 2024 · One by one, the philanthropic organizations that once funded journalism are “changing direction” and “shifting strategies” away from funding news. This, at a time when the government is encouraging non-profit outlets like Ricochet to attain charitable-like status and go after philanthropic funds. These are devastating losses, and each ...
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Dec 12, 2023 · The International category