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premier ford said he's just giving people what they want. >> We are just going to move forward for the people of keeping the recycling program running until 2031. The retail council of canada reacted today with a statement that reads what was announced today is a sweetheart deal for the big multinational beer companies, which together own 98% of the beer store, opening the tap for the big international brewers starts with a $225 million gift from the taxpayers of ontario, come bounded by pushing the recycling costs to grocers and to ontario consumers. Every other industry in ontario is responsible for their own fair share of recycling costs. Now it's worth noting that the lcbo will be the only one to sell hard liquor, like vodka, gin, whiskey. They will be the wholesaler for the grocery stores but at a discount. The premier was asked about that today and didn't give an answer. We're hearing from health and addiction workers and groups in the province that say this is going to amount to increased harms on an overburdened system already due to the increased availability of alcohol. Municipalities should be allowed to opt out the same way they were allowed to opt out of canada stores. They're urging the government to reconsider. Linda ward, cbc news, toronto. >> Jacqueline: a saskatchewan party M.L.A. has resigned as the government house leader. It comes after jeremy harrison confirmed he hat brought a firearm to the legislature. Last week, the speaker accused harrison of bringing a rifle to the legislature and seeking permission to bring a handgun. Harrison admitted he brought a long gun into the legislature. Security officials were aware at the time and it was done to avoid leaving it in his vehicle ahead of a hunting trip. Harrison said the premier didn't know and in retrospect, his actions were inappropriate. The M.L.A. continue togs serve as the minister of trade and export development. >> Andrew: documentary filmmaker spur spurlock has died. He was known for his film super size me. >> It's hard for me to watch him go through this. >> Andrew: super size me saw him consuming McDONALD'S food for 30 days straight. He would always say yes to super sizing when asked. He gained 25 pounds and suffered from liver dysfunction and depression. He also directed a variety of other projects, including a film about osama bin laden, and a homer simpson movie. He died in new york at 53 years old from cancer complications. >> Andrew: still ahead, a new report from canada's competition bureau opened an investigation into loblaws and sobeys grocery stores. Jeannie lee has t ( ) That's a dq Chicken Strip Basket! Oh look at those tasty dq chicken strips. And fries! Plus all the dips! Oh let's order one, right now! Dq. Happy Tastes Good. The Jeep No Limits Eventis here.Which means more trailsto blaze. More challenges to meet. And right now enjoyno payments for 90 days.

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et cetera. The fact is, when you have these things called restrictive covenants, which is basically property controls, these dictate who else can release property nearby, how far away might they have to establish if they want to, what kind of things can they sell? These would be outlined. The other thing, it is common practise to have some of these controls in there, just so that as a business, you can be at least somewhat confident that you have enough of a marketplace to make money. You do put in the investments in order to expand. The fact is, if you do get overly controlling, you do then block the capitalism. You basically block rivals from opening up, setting up shop, allowing them to do business, and giving more choice to consumers. Again, that tends to lead to pricey items, pricier items and fees for example, if you're talking about a service provider like telecom services for example. So very interesting issues that are being brought up here. With the extent of just the application, the details of this, I bet we will be talking about this for decades to come. >> Andrew:. >> Jacqueline: we're going to dig into it next hour. Thank you so much for this. [ ] Kevin and Sarah have one of the world's largest collections of souvenir plates. [crash] They also have a teenager, so they got their plates insured. But they don't have life insurance. Kevin's worried his diabetes will make it hard to qualify, and Sarah does not like medical exams. So we got them some new plates to tell them about Canada Protection Plan. Canada Protection Plan hassolutions for both the healthy and hard to insure. With no needles or medicalexams required on most plans. You'll get great coverageat a price you'll love and there are no paymentsin your first month. Anybody between18 and 80 can apply and there are greatmember benefits including rewards for activeliving and giving back. As part of the Foresters family,your coverage is backed by our excellentfinancial strength. Contact your advisor or call now to get a no-obligation quote in minutes. Canada Protection Plan. Protecting what matters most... you. [crash] Michael j. Fox:When we see Team Canada on the world stage, we're witnessing pure greatness. What we don't see is their struggle. We don't see Maggie Mac Neil navigating her anxiety. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander getting cut from his high school team. Or Ellie Black hearing she's just too old to compete. What we don't see makes us who we are. We're all bravely facing the odds in our lives. Now bravery is our victory. - -[crowd cheers] [ ] >> Andrew: if you have a child on a wait list for daycare or on several wait lists, new data collected by cbc news shows you are far from alone. Demand is sky high across the country for $10 a day child care. Now providers are calling for more funding as their operating costs continue to rise and the need for spaces out strips supply. The cbc's marina von stackelberg has the story. >> Reporter: sherry's daughters are on 15 child care wait lists. The family, like many across canada, is struggling to find a licenced provider. >> Some of them are saying that we won't have a spot for two or three years. >> Reporter: it's been two years since the federal government signed its last deal with provinces to spend tens of billions of dollars to create more child care spots and eventually cut fees parents pay to $10 a day. Daycares have overwhelmingly taken part and that has caused growing pains. >> As child care has become more affordable, we hear from parents that want to access it, that are having trouble finding spaces. >> Reporter: providers say they are struggling to operate the spots they already have. The funding hasn't kept up with inflation and the need to pay child care workers a livable wage. >> We do need to take into consideration those costs and those will only increase as the dead manned goes up. >> Reporter: as part of the deal, daycares cannot raise their fees, an option they had in the past to offset costs. Some private child care centres in ontario who can access those public dollars have threatened to pull out of the program all together unless they get more money. >> The fund will have-- funding will need to rise, but this game of chicken is not played by anybody other than the for profit sector. >> Reporter: it's hard to know exactly how many child care spaces are needed.

each daycare has their own wait list and many families are on multiple. The latest data from statistics canada shows half of canadian families now report struggling to find a spot. >> The funding is great. It's a great incentive to get us mums back out to work. Again, if I can't access it, what is the point? >> Reporter: to add to sherry's anxiety in finding a daycare, she is expecting her third child this fall. That baby doesn't have a name yet, but it's already on a wait list. Marina von stackelberg, cbc news, ottawa. >> Jacqueline: if your seafood dining involves a red lobster, this next story may be tough to swallow. The life. >> Reporter: red lobsters employ around 2,000 workers. Their fate is not yet known as the chain grapples with hundreds of millions of dollars of debt. >> They filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, which gives them run way to decide if they are going to continue to operate in canada. >> Endless shrimp is a big deal. >> Reporter: there is speculation that they got into deep debt by offering all-you-can-eat shrimp in the u.s., but some experts say that they faltered by now changing with the times. >> Red lobster is popular with the boomers and older demographics, but really did not do anything to attract the younger demographics. >> Reporter: red lobster's canadian restaurants remain open and loyal customers hope it stays that way. >> One of my favourite spots to eat. I hope they can restructure everything and keep it going. We'll come more now knowing they need more customers. >> Can the canadian red lobster restaurants be saved? >> With the right groups coming in, the management and leadership team, red lobster in canada can be salvaged. >> Reporter: ontario ports are expected to grant them bankruptcy protection, granting them a way to stay on the menu in canada. Sophia harris, cbc news, toronto. [ ] [rock] go hard go wild Woman: And the crowd goes wild! you fear the blood the sweat the tears We fight the best we can. Man: We build our own legacy. Arena announcer: She scores! It's like a shower for yournose. This thing is amazing!Navage flushes salin to help clear congestionby quickly sucking out mucus, allergens, and germs. There's no other productout there like it! Navage. Clean nose,healthy life. ( ) Ever wonder what's around the next corner? ( ) ( ) Past the trees. ( ) Over the mountains? ( ) That's where adventure lives... ( ) Take a Nissan suv and go find it. ( ) [ Serene music playing ] Welcome to the Wayborhood. The Wayfair vibe at our place is Western. My thing, Darling? Shine. Gardening. Some of us go for the dramatic. How didn't I know Wayfair had vanities in tile? [ gasps ] This. Wow! Do you have any ottomans without legs. Sure. You'll flip for the poof cart. in the Wayborhood, there's a place for all of us. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. Financial goals. Fidelity knows we've all got them. Maybe you want to own a home, or never own a home. Maybe you want to travel. Or have a kid. Or travel with your kid. Yours could be retiring early. Or never retiring at all. At Fidelity, we know everyone has different goals. But the one thing we share? We all want to get to them sooner. ( ) It's coming. Check for anyone who needs help! Will do! [scream] They found another body. Recognize him? Never seen him before.

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