Oct 26 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories from selected Canadian newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
THE GLOBE AND MAIL
** Edward Rogers has received inquiries from Ontario's securities watchdog amid uncertainty over the leadership of Rogers Communications Inc RCIb.TO , according to a letter sent to the Toronto-based telecom on Monday by a lawyer representing Rogers.
** Ontario Labour Minister Monte McNaughton says his government will act within weeks to help the many freelance "gig workers" who deliver food or drive passengers from place to place – but won't say if they will be granted the same rights and protections given to regular employees.
** Facedrive Inc FD.V spent millions of dollars to buy physical-distancing devices from a Chinese manufacturer, raising questions about funding it received from the Ontario government to build the wearable technology in the province.
(Compiled by Bengaluru newsroom)
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