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Liberal GST holiday expected to pass soon as government introduces solo bill
OTTAWA — The Liberal government introduced a stand-alone bill to implement its proposed GST holiday…
Nova Scotia curler Christina Black angling for a return trip to Tournament of Hearts
Christina Black’s laser-precise draws drew oohs and aahs at the 2023 national women’s curling championship.…
Newfoundland’s LGBTQ+ bar paid drag queens $37.50. Tara Nova called them out.
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — If the screaming crowd in the twinkling Majestic Theatre in downtown…
Prime Minister Trudeau adds $7.1 million to P.E.I. school food program
MOUNT STEWART, P.E.I. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau travelled to a public school in eastern…
Rachel Homan, Brad Jacobs reach Kioti National curling finals
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Canadian curling teams skipped by Brad Jacobs and Rachel Homan will…
Homan edges Hasselborg, Mouat tops Jacobs at Kioti National
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Canada’s Rachel Homan defeated Sweden’s Anna Hasselborg 6-5 in the women’s…
GivingTuesday: Food banks need help, but charity won’t end hunger, advocates say
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — The annual GivingTuesday is a big day for charities and non-profits…
Nova Scotia, still dependent on fossil fuels, drops in rankings for energy efficiency
HALIFAX — A new national study says Nova Scotia’s leadership position in energy efficiency has…
Environment Canada says winter will be more normal but still warmer than usual
OTTAWA — The national capital was blanketed under the first snowfall of the season on…
‘They’re sitting ducks:’ More women with disabilities unhoused due to abuse, violence
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Women with disabilities are more likely to be forced into homelessness…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for November, by province
OTTAWA — Canada’s national unemployment rate was 6.8 per cent in November. Here are the…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for November, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.8 per cent in November. Statistics Canada also…
GST break would cost Ottawa $2.7B if provinces with HST asked for compensation
OTTAWA — The federal government’s GST holiday would cost as much as $2.7 billion if…
North anxious over dwindling necessities, no Christmas gifts, due to postal strike
HALIFAX — Community leaders in Northern Canada say the postal strike is choking off the…
In the news today: Canada Post says no end to strike in sight
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador expected to sign Churchill Falls energy deal
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Quebec Premier François Legault and Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey…
Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador announce energy deal to resolve decades-old dispute
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador have signed a sweeping new deal…
Year in review: A look at news events in January 2024
A look at news events in January 2024: 1 – Former world cycling champion Rohan…
Year in review: A look at news events in February 2024
A look at news events in February 2024: 01 – The federal government announces spending…
Year in review: A look at news events in March 2024
A look at news events in March 2024: 1 – Health Minister Mark Holland tables…
In the news today: Complaint over Canada Post layoffs resolved
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Year in review: A look at news events in April 2024
A look at news events in April 2024: 1 – Nunavut is 25 years old…
Year in review: A look at events in May 2024
A look at news events in May 2024: 1- Manitoba’s Peguis First Nation declares a…
Year in review: A look at events in June 2024
A look at news events in June 2024 1 – Israel’s government says its conditions…