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Ontario’s Crown Royal whisky ban could hurt operations in Quebec, province’s Finance Minister says

Open this photo in gallery: Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard, shown speaking at the Quebec legislature in December, says he’s concerned about the impact of Ontario’s Crown Royal whisky ban.Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press Quebec’s finance minister says he has shared his concerns with his Ontario counterpart about that province’s intention …

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Which seats are up for grabs in Plymouth’s May elections

Plymouth has decided to press ahead with local elections and not postpone them Alison Stephenson Local Democracy Reporter 06:00, 18 Jan 2026 Council House, Plymouth(Image: Alison Stephenson) Nineteen seats will be up for grabs in May’s Plymouth City Council elections. The city council decided just before Christmas to continue as …

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£2 million plan for former sorting office approved

North Devon Council’s planning committee back proposals for flats and commercial space The former Royal Mail delivery office in Ilfracombe(Image: Google Street View) A £2 million plan to breathe life into the old Ilfracombe Royal Mail delivery office has taken a step forward with the granting of planning consent for …

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Rents due to increase at over 10,000 council homes in Cornwall

Hundreds of Cornwall Council’s social housing properties are not up to ‘decent’ standards for ‘safety, security and comfort’ – with 200 empty – but positive news also revealed Cornwall Housing Ltd manages and services 10,400 social housing properties owned by Cornwall Council Rents are due to increase at council homes …

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