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Carney chairs virtual meeting with the premiers as CUSMA talks loom on horizon
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney chaired a virtual meeting with the premiers Wednesday afternoon…
QuickQuotes: How advocates, lawyers and others feel about Canada’s online harms bill
OTTAWA — The Liberal government tabled new online safety legislation Wednesday that would force social…
Carney, MPs raise Pride Flag on Parliament Hill
OTTAWA — The rights of LGBTQ+ people around the world are backsliding and the community…
What you need to know about the federal government’s grocery and essentials rebate
OTTAWA — The federal government’s new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit will see its first…
Canadian Heritage aware of turmoil in Indigenous languages office months before audit
OTTAWA — Documents show the Canadian Heritage department was aware of internal strife at the…
Arbour meets with King Charles ahead of her installation as governor general
OTTAWA — Louise Arbour met with King Charles at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday, days before…
BGC Okanagan offers summer childcare and recreation programs for kids across the Okanagan
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Carney going to New York this week to meet with business leaders, court investment
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is going to New York City on Wednesday and…
CBC pausing production on satirical Indigenous show
OTTAWA — The CBC is pausing production on a satirical show on Indigenous issues after…
Ottawa unveils $25M to boost advanced manufacturing at trade fair in Germany
OTTAWA — The federal government is unveiling $25 million to support 14 projects meant to…
Federal pause on gasoline, diesel tax takes effect today, after Iran fuel price spike
OTTAWA — Ottawa’s temporary suspension of some fuel taxes kicks in today, with Canadians likely…
What is the Canadian Victoria Cross — the medal that no one has ever received?
OTTAWA — The Canadian Victoria Cross is Canada’s highest military honour. It was created more…
Quick facts about former politician, social activist Stephen Lewis
OTTAWA — Former politician and longtime Canadian social activist Stephen Lewis has died. Here are…
Carney calls for Mountbatten-Windsor’s removal from line of succession
TOKYO — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should be removed from the royal…
Six stories in the news for today, July 5
Six stories in the news for Wednesday, July 5 ——— REPORTS OF $10.5M PAYOUT TO…
Wild: Staal ‘alert and stable’ after head-first boards crash
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota Wild centre Eric Staal crashed head-first into the boards in…
Federal coronavirus response dominates Kentucky Senate race
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s prominent role in the federal response to…
Dentists decry being left in the dark about federal dental insurance plan
OTTAWA – Canadian dentists are demanding details on Ottawa’s soon-to-be announced federal dental insurance plan…
The US military has carried out airstrikes in Somalia that killed 3 al-Qaida-linked militants
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — The U.S. military said Tuesday that it conducted airstrikes in Somalia…
Interfaith coalition urges Louis Vuitton to shed fur items
BOSTON (AP) — A group of Christian, Hindu, Buddhist and Jewish leaders is urging luxury…
The Latest: Report says T.I. was loud, aggravated
ATLANTA – The Latest on rapper T.I.’s arrest outside his gated community. (all times local):…
Saturday’s Games
Saturday’s Games (All times Eastern) NFL Tennessee 25, Washington 16 Baltimore 22, L.A. Chargers 10…
Indiana abstract art exhibit inspired by Rorschach inkblots
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – What might this be? That’s a basic question asked of people…
Minnesota authorities searching for ‘habitual runaway’ emu
FOLEY, Minn. – Authorities in central Minnesota are searching for a missing emu described as…