Montreal says it will only allow Airbnbs across city in summer, crack down during rest of year

The City of Montreal is tightening the rules on short-term rentals arranged through companies like Airbnb as it tries to keep rising rents in check. Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante said Thursday the regulations introduced by the Quebec government aren’t working. The city is moving to therefore only allow short-term rentals between June 10 and Sept. 10 at primary residences…

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Measles outbreaks in Ontario, Quebec concerning, Canada’s top doctor says – National

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 29, 2025 5:52 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canada’s top doctor says she is concerned about measles outbreaks with a growing number of cases acquired locally and spreading in Ontario and Quebec. Dr. Theresa Tam says the majority of recent infections…

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London Beer Store latest to close as union calls on Ontario voters to make alcohol sales an issue

The union representing Beer Store employees is calling on Ontario voters to make alcohol sales an election issue after a retail outlet in London became the latest to close. The union said 23 Beer Stores across the province have shut down since Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservative Party accelerated the sale of beer, wine and ready-made cocktails in corner…

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Leveraging Technology for Development – Democratization of Technolgy by Amb Debnath Shaw

Technology is an important factor for global development. Development is a core issue for the Global South, many of whose members are being left behind in achieving their Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The key factors behind this unequal state of affairs are technology, finance and information. Thomas Friedman has argued, that the era of globalisation…

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India’s Growth Story by Amb Ashok Sajjanhar

Democracy, Development, Demand & Decisiveness India’s multi-faceted progress and growth, particularly over the last decade, has been truly remarkable setting it in a highly promising position to achieve its aspirational goal of ‘’Viksit Bharat’’ (Developed India) by 2047 when it celebrates the centenary of its independence. In 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spearheaded the victory…

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Act East Policy for MEA Rajiv Bhatia

India’s Act East Policy (AEP) enjoys high priority in the nation’s foreign policy architecture.  This is evident from the efforts and resources devoted to building relations with the region and addressing diverse issues of humanitarian assistance, maritime security, economic cooperation, and power balancing faced by the region’s states. India’s leaders and diplomats participate – actively…

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