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Thu, 24 Feb 2022 14:01:11 EST
Canadians fear for safety of loved ones amid Russian invasion of Ukraine

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 04:00:00 EST
'Fading geopolitical risks': Alberta's new budget outdated and likely amiss by billions
For a province so heavily reliant on oil prices and the oilpatch to support its finances and economy, the budget felt archaic and unable to provide an accurate picture of Alberta’s financial health....

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 04:00:00 EST
Poilievre's supporters push for a swift race to choose next Conservative leader
Supporters of Pierre Pollievre’s bid for the Conservative Party leadership are calling on the party's caucus and one member of its Leadership Election Organizing Committee (LEOC) to hold the race q...

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 04:30:00 EST
Mystery man, mystery plan: Questions abound on Stephenville airport acquisition
Nearly two months after the initial deadline, the deal still hasn't closed, and there is little information from either side on what is currently happening.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 04:00:00 EST
What I learned when I moved in with my grandmother during the pandemic
Colin Smith describes what happened when he moved in with his grandmother during the pandemic. What started as a sacrifice became a gift, he writes.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 10:00:00 EST
Cities are abandoning homes that will be destroyed by climate change
Grand Forks, B.C., plans to demolish most homes in the North Ruckle neighbourhood by the end of April 2022, allowing much of the area to return to natural floodplain and wetland.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 12:03:34 EST
How soaring gas prices and inflation are hitting Ontario small businesses and workers
Record high gas prices and inflation are hitting the bottom line for many. Here's how the costs have impacted the lives and businesses of a housekeeper, a farmer and a funeral home director in Ontario...

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 11:42:44 EST
As racialized communities in Canada know well, cracking down on protesters by police is not new
For those who have never faced an encounter with police, the images in Ottawa over the weekend may have seemed shocking. But cracking down on protesters is not new, as many Indigenous and racialized p...

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 19:55:59 EST
Indigenous screen industry wants stricter policies on establishing identity, report suggests
The Indigenous screen industry wants to see a more rigorous process for establishing identity, according to a report released Thursday. The report also says there is a "current climate of hurt" due t...

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 21:38:22 EST
Wind turbine expected to reduce Inuvik, N.W.T., electricity bills, emissions by early 2023
Construction is underway on an access road for a wind turbine in Inuvik, N.W.T. The goal is to reduce the cost of electricity in the territory's largest diesel-reliant community, and to reduce greenho...

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 15:19:09 EST
As many as 25 semis, passenger vehicles involved in crash closing Trans-Canada in Manitoba: RCMP
Three people have been taken to hospital after a massive crash on Highway 1 in southwestern Manitoba, involving as many as 25 semi-trailer trucks and passenger vehicles.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 11:06:07 EST
Digital solutions during the pandemic put disabled people on more equal ground. Don't forget us once it's over
Many of us don’t want to close Zoom and go back to your version of “normal.” Our existence wasn’t valued there. It often wasn’t even acknowledged, writes John Loeppky.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 15:59:17 EST
From energy to food prices and even inflation, here's how war in Ukraine could impact Canada's economy
It may be a world away and pale in comparison to the human toll, but Russia's decision to invade Ukrainian territory this week will have many direct and indirect impacts on Canada's economy. ...

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 04:00:00 EST
Being Black in Thunder Bay: A look at the experiences of 4 residents of the Ontario city
During protests across North America in 2020, in the wake of the death of American George Floyd, some 2,000 residents of Thunder Bay, Ont., were out in full force during one rally, carrying signs and...

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 15:04:20 EST
Fundy Trail's iconic Flowerpot Rock tumbles in winter storm
A storm last week that brought 90 km/h winds and heavy rain has toppled a rock formation along the Bay of Fundy coast.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 10:59:01 EST
New Brunswick has no mystery neurological illness, committee finds
Almost one year after the New Brunswick government raised alarm about “a distinct atypical neurological syndrome” causing symptoms ranging from muscle spasms to visual hallucinations, the province...

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 15:42:24 EST
Canadian intelligence agency calls for ramped-up cyber defences after Russia invades Ukraine
Canada's cyber spy agency is warning power companies, banks and other critical elements of Canada's infrastructure and economy to shore up their defences against Russia-based cyber threat activity a...

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 21:37:34 EST
Alberta government on track for balanced budget after turbulent year
Alberta Finance Minister Travis Toews introduced the 2022-23 budget in the legislature on Thursday with a pledge to balance the budget for the next three years and to run a surplus in each of those ye...

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 15:48:55 EST
How Ottawa plans to help Canadians trapped in Ukraine
Canadians in Ukraine are being urged to flee the country if it's safe to do so — or shelter in place if it isn't. Here's how Ottawa plans to help them as the Russian military advances. ...

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 04:00:00 EST
Bankers and Black business owners to meet up at summit addressing systemic racism in banking
Many in the Black business community have experienced difficulties accessing funding from banks and overcoming the impacts of systemic racism. The problem has gained more attention in recent years, b...



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