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Carbon price rebates rise as much as 17 per cent in April as price itself goes up
OTTAWA - Canadian families will get between $760 and $2,160 in carbon price rebates this year as the carbon price itself gets hiked another $15 per tonne.The price increase will add another 3.3 cents ...
Feb 14, 2024
B.C. cherry growers 'reeling' after January cold snap that damaged buds
The president of the group representing British Columbia cherry growers says this season will be the most challenging in their lifetimes after a cold snap swept over the province last month. In a stat...
Feb 14, 2024
Birth control, diabetes meds could be covered if Liberals clinch NDP pharmacare deal
OTTAWA - Pharmacare negotiations between the Liberals and NDP are on a knife's edge, and the main point of contention is the number of drugs they plan to start with. Two sources with knowledge of the ...
Feb 14, 2024
Makers of COVID-19 protective equipment seek over $5 billion in damages from Ottawa
OTTAWA - Canadian manufacturers of masks and other equipment for protecting against COVID-19 are seeking more than $5 billion in damages from the federal government, saying Ottawa misled them about bu...
Feb 14, 2024
Public falls in love with Humboldt SPCA’s ‘Neuter Your Ex’ campaign
Some Saskatchewan felines are helping mend broken hearts this Valentine's Day.The Humboldt & District SPCA recently put out a call online to scorned and jilted lovers, offering them the chance to ...
Feb 14, 2024
First Nations call on feds to oppose nuclear waste disposal site near Ottawa River
OTTAWA - First Nations leaders are calling on the federal government to oppose a nuclear waste disposal site near the Ottawa River that they say threatens drinking water and their rights. Last month, ...
Feb 14, 2024
Montreal Alouettes sign CFL veteran defensive lineman Dylan Wynn
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes signed veteran American defensive tackle Dylan Wynn on Wednesday. The six-foot-two, 290-pound Wynn has spent the last four seasons with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He be...
Feb 14, 2024
Antitrust lawsuit filed in United States against CHL, leagues
A new lawsuit alleges Canadian major junior hockey leagues violate antitrust laws in the United States by colluding to restrict the negotiation powers of players. The lawsuit was filed Wednesday in Ne...
Feb 14, 2024
'Priceless' photo signed by Jean Béliveau stolen at Quebec peewee hockey tournament
Quebec City police are investigating after a cherished photo signed by Montreal Canadiens legend Jean Bliveau was reported stolen from the Quebec International Peewee Hockey Tournament museum. Tournam...
Feb 14, 2024
Carbon price rebates rise as much as 17 per cent in April as price itself goes up
OTTAWA - Canadian families will get between $760 and $2,160 in carbon price rebates this year as the carbon price itself gets hiked another $15 per tonne. The price increase will add another 3.3 cents...
Feb 14, 2024
