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Tue, 9 Feb 2021 16:50:08 EST
She was a refugee mother living in a shelter with two kids. Then Ottawa told her she had to repay $18,000
Three refugee claimants have filed a lawsuit before the Tax Court, alleging Ottawa discriminates against low-income children and families with precarious immigration status by denying them access to the Canada Child Benefit

Tue, 9 Feb 2021 21:11:00 EST
Rosie DiManno: ‘He scares me.’ As Marco Muzzo gets full parole, a devastated mother describes living in ‘constant fear’
“I live in constant fear of seeing the offender in all the places that we frequent that just happen to be the same place,” says Jennifer Neville-Lake, a mother with no children left to embrace.

Tue, 9 Feb 2021 22:17:11 EST
The Tragically Hip is suing Mill Street Brewery over ‘100th Meridian’ beer
Iconic band claims the drink’s association with its celebrated song was an infringement. The suit has yet to be tested in court.

Tue, 9 Feb 2021 18:45:00 EST
Canada could be paying to fight COVID-19 for years to come, minister warns
Ottawa says it is footing a multi-billion-dollar bill for the provinces to buy personal protective equipment, rapid COVID-19 tests and vaccines and syringe supplies but now a senior cabinet minister is raising doubts about how long that can continue.

Tue, 9 Feb 2021 11:39:00 EST
Government cancels CERB clawbacks for self-employed recipients
Self-employed CERB recipients affected by confusion over their eligibility will no longer be required to pay back the benefit.

Tue, 9 Feb 2021 05:00:00 EST
Nursing home residents sick with COVID kept out of hospital far more than seniors in community. Inside the documents, data and attitudes that explain why
Twitter has turned into a platform of rage, with families, advocates and opposition politicians calling out the provincial government for what they say is a leisurely protection of seniors.

Tue, 9 Feb 2021 05:46:00 EST
Today’s coronavirus news: Ottawa cancels CERB clawbacks for self-employed recipients; Ontario reports 1,022 more cases, 17 more deaths; Temporary layoffs at Air Canada
Meanwhile, the Manitoba government is easing some of its COVID-19 restrictions. Starting Friday, restaurants will be allowed to open for in-person dining for the first time since November, at 25 per cent capacity.

Tue, 9 Feb 2021 00:14:00 EST
WATCH: Trump’s historic second trial opens with jarring video of U.S. Capitol siege
Acquittal is likely, but the trial will test the nation’s attitude toward his brand of presidential power, the Democrats’ resolve in pursuing him, and the loyalty of Trump’s Republican allies defending him.

Tue, 9 Feb 2021 16:34:00 EST
‘It absolutely infuriates me:’ Doug Ford angry about allegedly stolen COVID-19 cash
Premier Doug Ford is furious $11 million in COVID-19 relief aid was allegedly stolen and that the missing money went undetected for two months.

Tue, 9 Feb 2021 04:00:00 EST
Parliamentary committee votes to investigate allegations against ex-defence chief



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