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Fri, 25 Mar 2022 17:12:23 EDT
Alberta tourist towns struggle with staff shortages as restrictions ease
Even with a slew of eased COVID-19 restrictions in Alberta and abroad, the province’s tourist towns are struggling to attract international workers. 

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 11:00:00 EDT
Man fined $80 for plugging electric vehicle into wall socket at Surrey parking lot
After Brett Favaro posted his ticket on social media, the fine was rescinded as a "one-time courtesy" and the ticket reduced to a "warning."

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 04:00:56 EDT
Convoy protesters were expected to leave Ottawa during 1st week, city says
A new City of Ottawa memo is shedding more light on the early days of the truck convoy protest and when officials thought participants in the disruptive occupation were going to leave town. ...

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 04:00:00 EDT
Tooth issues can cause life-threatening conditions, advocates say, as feds move on dental care
If the Liberal-NDP agreement to create a national dental care program for low-income Canadians becomes a reality in the years ahead, advocates and health-care workers say it could help prevent dental ...

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 20:46:22 EDT
Toronto Raptors game suspended in 1st half due to 'small electrical fire' at Scotiabank Arena
Precious Achiuwa spent much of the 70-minute fire delay changing into a fresh jersey, and going through his pre-game stretching routine — again.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 04:00:00 EDT
How NATO — and Canada — could do a lot more to defend Ukraine
It's become clear to all by now that NATO is not going to risk a Third World War by imposing a no-fly zone in Ukrainian airspace contested by Russian warplanes. But perhaps the debate over a no-fly zo...

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 15:03:37 EDT
Trudeau faced harsh critics in the EU Parliament this week. Here's who launched the attacks
This week, criticism of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau by far-right, populist and anti-vaccine members of the European Parliament went viral on social media. CBC News takes a look at what was said, wh...

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 16:21:20 EDT
Legal experts say Quebec 'secret trial' violates fundamental principles of justice
The case, known as 'Dossier X,' has bewildered Quebec's legal community. It only came to light after the defendant, a police informant, appealed the guilty verdict to the Quebec Court of Appeal. ...

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 12:00:00 EDT
B.C. government announces gas relief rebate of $110 for ICBC customers
British Columbians who have been feeling the pinch at the pump will be receiving a one-time relief rebate of $110 meant to ease the financial burden of increased gas prices.

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 15:58:49 EDT
Catherine O'Hara, Tatiana Maslany to attend the Canadian Screen Awards
The Canadian Screen Awards revealed the lineup of guests for next month's celebration including Catherine O'Hara, Sidney Crosby and Tatiana Maslany.

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 15:27:59 EDT
Feds announce another $2B to clear surgical backlogs, promise more money for future health transfers
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos announced Friday that the federal government will send another $2 billion to provinces and territories to help clear the health care backlog created by the years-long ...

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 16:01:10 EDT
Ontario just released its 2021 Sunshine List of $100K+ earners. See it for yourself
Ontario has released its latest Sunshine List of public sector employees who made more than $100,000.

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 14:00:21 EDT
Edmonton Oilers sue insurers for $174M over 'massive' pandemic losses
The Edmonton Oilers group of companies allege in a statement of claim filed in Court of Queen's Bench to have lost more than $174 million over two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 16:08:10 EDT
N.L.'s Furey attempts to ease oil industry fears as O'Regan remains quiet on Bay du Nord support
While speaking at an event touting the environmental benefit of electrifying Memorial University's oil heating system, Premier Andrew Furey emphasized his support for Bay du Nord.

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 16:11:54 EDT
Greta Thunberg-inspired climate protests take place across Canada, globe
Protesters gathered in cities across Canada on Friday to denounce government inaction on fighting climate change as part of a series of worldwide environmental protests.

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 15:50:45 EDT
Chief of B.C. First Nation struck by wildfires, floods says moving may be safest bet
The chief of a First Nation in British Columbia's Nicola Valley that was evacuated by both wildfires and floods last year says he wants more land for the community in a safer area.

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 15:17:46 EDT
Cree singer to perform anthem in three languages before Habs/Leafs game
A composer, DJ and “huge” hockey fan from Quebec’s most northerly Cree community will perform Canada’s national anthem at Montreal’s Bell Centre before Saturday’s game, in East Cree, Frenc...

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 13:27:05 EDT
CRTC approves Rogers acquisition of Shaw broadcast services, with conditions
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission has approved Rogers Communications Inc.'s acquisition of Shaw Communications Inc.'s broadcasting services, but will force the company to...

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 12:00:00 EDT
Poilievre vows to ban oil from 'polluting dictatorships,' double production in Newfoundland
Conservative leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre promised Friday a government led by him would take a hard line on what he calls “polluting dictatorships” by dramatically curbing foreign oil imp...

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 06:00:00 EDT
Sask. budget hints at provincial government's proposed carbon tax revenue strategy
Saskatchewan's provincial budget included a hint about a provincial proposal to administer the carbon tax revenue, a move the government says would allow Saskatchewan to address its own unique needs a...



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