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New program for Canadian thalidomide survivors aims to help with costs of aging
OTTAWA - Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor says the federal government is launching a new financial program in the spring for Canadians harmed by a now-banned pregnancy drug. The Canadian Thalid...
Jan 09, 2019
In the news today, Jan. 9
Four stories in the news for Wednesday, Jan. 9 --- FULL SENTENCE UNLIKELY FOR BRONCOS CRASH DRIVER: EXPERT A legal expert says she doubts the truck driver who pleaded guilty for his role in the H...
Jan 09, 2019
Trump, Democrats trade prime-time blows over border-wall standoff, shutdown
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump took his case for a wall along the southern U.S. border directly to the American people Tuesday, using the first televised Oval Office address of his presidenc...
Jan 09, 2019
Ottawa taking measures to protect airports as new drone rules announced
MONTREAL - The federal government is working with security agencies and airports to develop measures to prevent drones from flying into space reserved for aircraft, Transport Minister Marc Garneau sai...
Jan 09, 2019
'I'm going to do whatever it takes to stay in my home,' says man fighting Toronto islands act
TORONTO - A man on the verge of losing his longtime family home on one of Toronto's islands says he plans to try and get provincial legislation changed to allow family members to leave such properties...
Jan 09, 2019
Pepper spray used in fight triggers rush-hour shutdown of Montreal metro
MONTREAL - Pepper spray unleashed during a fight between two people on a Montreal subway platform forced a major transit shutdown Wednesday at the height of the morning rush hour. ...
Jan 09, 2019
No Infrastructure Bank money for public electricity grids, documents say
OTTAWA - A federal infrastructure agency created to finance new infrastructure - and alleviate the burden on the public purse - is not expected to back projects involving existing publi...
Jan 09, 2019
Liberals reimburse Commons for using PM's office in fundraising video
OTTAWA - The Liberals will reimburse $500 to the House of Commons for using Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's parliamentary office to record a video pitch for donations to the party. Liberal nation...
Jan 09, 2019
'It felt good:' Injured Broncos player skates for first time since bus crash
SASKATOON - When Layne Matechuk came out of a month-long coma after the Humboldt Broncos bus crash he had to learn how to walk and talk again. Matechuk, 18, hit another major milestone this week - he ...
Jan 09, 2019
No easy answers in northern British Columbia pipeline impasse: Horgan
HOUSTON, B.C. - The arrest of 14 people who oppose a pipeline on the traditional territory of the Wet'suwet'en First Nation in British Columbia brought back difficult memories for ...
Jan 09, 2019
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