A roundup of today's top news stories, including a fine issued to BetMGM Canada, concerns about rising prices for rural Nova Scotia restaurants, and the launch of a new respiratory therapy program in Saskatchewan.
BetMGM Canada has been fined $110,000 for allegedly offering cash to attract new customers, according to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). The fine stems from a promotion that offered customers up to $1,000 in free bets if they deposited a certain amount of money into their accounts. The AGCO alleges that this promotion violated the province's regulations on responsible gaming, which prohibit operators from offering inducements to gamble.
In a statement, BetMGM Canada said it accepted the AGCO's decision and is taking steps to ensure that its promotions comply with all applicable regulations. Meanwhile, in other news, a group of rural Nova Scotia restaurants are bracing for potential tariffs and rising food costs. The Canadian government is currently negotiating a new trade deal with the United States that could result in tariffs on Canadian seafood and agricultural products. Restaurants say that these tariffs could significantly increase their operating costs, forcing them to raise prices or cut jobs. The Saskatchewan Polytechnic's Regina campus will offer the province's only respiratory therapy program starting in the fall. The program is designed to address the growing shortage of respiratory therapists in Saskatchewan and across Canada. In British Columbia, the energy minister says that a treaty with a First Nation is not a 'bargaining chip' in a trade dispute with the United States. The treaty, which is currently under negotiation, could have implications for the energy sector. Prospects for the Saskatchewan general election this fall are uncertain as both the Liberal and Conservative parties campaign in Quebec. The voting won't be held in the province until 2025. Furthermore, Hudson's Bay Company has asked the court permission for an agreement that provides a short timeframe to save six of its stores. In other news, researchers have discovered that chewing gum can release microplastics into saliva. A vibrant exhibition at Ford Motor Company's headquarters in Michigan highlights rarely seen vehicles from its legacy. On the shopping front, Amazon Canada is offering impressive deals in their Big Spring Sale across various categories
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