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A guide to the new EI and the government's three new benefits for workers
TORONTO - The federal government is switching up its relief programs for unemployed Canadians after doling out $69.37 billion to 8.61 million people across the country whose jobs were impacted by...
Aug 20, 2020
Toronto Raptors are creating their own playoff vibe in NBA bubble
Without a Scotiabank Arena sellout or the rabid Jurassic Park to feed off, Kyle Lowry and the Toronto Raptors are creating their own playoff energy. The defending-champion Raptors lead their ...
Aug 20, 2020
Teeing off for a good cause
Neechie Gear Founder Kendal Netmaker says he fully supports young leaders and a big part of that development is ensuring they have healthy role models.Netmaker was among the participants in a special ...
Aug 20, 2020
N.B. man accused in 2018 Fredericton mass shooting fit to stand trial: jury
FREDERICTON - The Fredericton man charged in the fatal shootings of four people in the New Brunswick capital two years ago has been found fit to stand trial. Matthew Raymond is acc...
Aug 20, 2020
Crown gives notice of appeal in sexual assault case of former nightclub employee
EDMONTON - The Alberta Crown has filed a notice of appeal over the sentence given to a former Edmonton nightclub employee convicted of sexually assaulting five women. Matthew McKnight, 33, was se...
Aug 20, 2020
Freeland expected to keep playing big role on U.S. file despite move to finance
OTTAWA - Chrystia Freeland is expected to continue playing a key role in the management of Canada's relationship with the United States following her appointment this week as federal finance minister....
Aug 20, 2020
Whitmer: $600M Flint water deal a step toward making amends
LANSING, Mich. - A $600 million deal between the state of Michigan and residents of Flint who were harmed by lead-tainted water is a step toward making amends for a disaster that upended life in the p...
Aug 20, 2020
Supreme Court of Canada to dig into snow-removal controversy
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will review a dispute about a quintessentially Canadian issue - the question of municipal responsibility for proper snow removal to ensure the ...
Aug 20, 2020
CRA resumes online services with new security features after cyberattacks
OTTAWA - The Canada Revenue Agency has resumed all online services after fraudsters used thousands of pilfered usernames and passwords to obtain government services. The agency disabled the servi...
Aug 20, 2020
P.A. Transit makes masks mandatory as seating capacity is expanded
Prince Albert Transit is making some changes to carry more passengers at a time during COVID-19. Passengers will be required to wear masks, while buses will be able to have fully-seated loads. Masks w...
Aug 20, 2020
