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Mon, 20 Jan 2020 17:11:33 EST
COVID-19 hasn't gone anywhere in Canada — and we could still see another surge

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 10:09:54 EDT
Ontario makes big promises with critical minerals plans but First Nations advocates remain concerned
Lawyers and advocates for First Nations in northwestern Ontario say they’re concerned the Ford government wants to press ahead with mining development in the Ring of Fire without properly involving ...

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 19:43:35 EDT
Conservative leadership candidate Jean Charest says he has the qualities that win elections
Conservative leadership candidate Jean Charest says he is the only person in the race with the track record and disposition to become prime minister after the next federal election.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 13:09:42 EDT
Tam says the federal government is 'examining' all vaccine mandates
Canada's chief public health officer said Friday the federal government is actively reviewing all of its vaccine mandates with an eye to ending rules that force some people to get their COVID-19 shots...

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 18:56:35 EDT
Avengers star Mark Ruffalo joins campaign against B.C. pipeline with call for RBC to end funding
Mark Ruffalo says concerns about how his money is used are driving his public campaign calling on the Royal Bank of Canada to stop funding the Coastal GasLink pipeline in northern B.C. ...

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 20:15:02 EDT
Resort CEO told women at B.C. conference to 'go clean some rooms and do some dishes'
A B.C. resort executive who made a blatantly sexist comment during a supposed tribute to women at an industry conference has apologized and resigned from multiple boards, but some who were in the audi...

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 12:57:21 EDT
As software struggles persist, consultant says Muskrat Falls completion impossible to predict
A consulting company that's been monitoring progress on the Muskrat Falls project has released a stinging report that raises serious questions about when the controversial project might be ready for c...

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 21:34:44 EDT
Manitoba premier apologizes for boasting of son's hockey success when asked about patient's death
Premier Heather Stefanson is apologizing for congratulating her son's high school hockey team in the legislature chamber after being asked to answer to a woman's death.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 05:00:00 EDT
Brampton pizza: Why ordering 'Indian-style' might become a bigger thing in Canada
Once a quasi-secret menu item, toppings like ginger and chiles are getting more common — and pizza experts say it's delicious.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 08:37:20 EDT
WestJet foresees busy summer travel season as testing requirements dropped
WestJet Airlines Ltd. is preparing for an "immediate and dramatic" uptick in demand in the wake of the government of Canada's decision to remove pre-entry COVID-19 testing requirements for vaccinated ...

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 04:00:00 EDT
Canadian navy cancels training course after alleged racist and sexual misconduct incidents
The navy has cancelled one of its basic training courses on the West Coast and suspended three recruits after a series of alleged racist and sexually inappropriate incidents.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 04:00:00 EDT
Mask makers mull future as pandemic mandates drop
Ontario is scrapping most mask mandates on Monday, following many other parts of Canada. So what happens to mask makers and sellers, once a booming new pandemic business? "I've sewed enough for my lif...

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 04:00:00 EDT
Thunder Bay's top doctor encourages people to mask up for '2-3 weeks' despite end of provincial mandate
The medical officer of health for the Thunder Bay district recommends people continue to wear masks after the provincial requirement eases next week, but says she won’t impose local measures. ...

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 04:00:00 EDT
Multiple refugee crises across globe put pressure on Canada's immigration system
As the immigration department fast-tracks entries for Ukrainians fleeing war, questions linger about its promise to bring in 40,000 Afghans.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 04:00:00 EDT
The cost of living may be going up, but wages are rising, too
Inflation has risen to its highest point in a generation, pushing up the price of just about everything. That goes for people's labour, too, as employers compete to keep up with their staffing needs. ...

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 05:00:00 EDT
Nova Scotians split on lifting mask mandate, survey suggests
A majority of Nova Scotians are supportive of the easing of provincial COVID-19 restrictions next week, but they’re divided on whether masks should still be mandatory in public places, a new survey ...

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 04:00:00 EDT
MP Kevin Vuong aims to rejoin Liberals, calls past accusation a 'fantasy'
Toronto MP Kevin Vuong hopes to earn his way back into the Liberal Party and didn't resign after he was elected because he thought it would be "viewed as an admission of guilt," according to an email...

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 04:00:00 EDT
Ontario's plan to sell 'clean energy' credits doesn't wash with environmental groups
Premier Doug Ford's government is working on a plan to sell "clean energy credits" to companies wanting to lower their carbon footprint, but environmental groups say the move stands to do nothing abou...

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 14:35:06 EDT
Ottawa reveals details of emergency immigration program for Ukrainian refugees
The federal government announced Thursday a special immigration program that will allow Ukrainian refugees to live and work in Canada for up to three years.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 04:00:00 EDT
Hundreds of Canadian Airbnb hosts open their doors, offering to house Ukrainian refugees
Over 700 Canadians are part of a global network of thousands of Airbnb hosts that have opened their doors to Ukrainian refugees fleeing war since late February.



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