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COC repeats calls for increased federal funding as Paris athletes honoured in Ottawa
OTTAWA - Canada's Paris Olympic and Paralympic athletes were celebrated on Parliament Hill today. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was among a number of dignitaries to speak at a special ceremony in Otta...
Dec 04, 2024
COC repeats calls for increased federal funding as Paris athletes honoured in Ottawa
OTTAWA - Canada's Paris Olympic and Paralympic athletes were celebrated on Parliament Hill today. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was among a number of dignitaries to speak at a special ceremony in Otta...
Dec 04, 2024
Smith noncommittal on overriding Charter as court challenge looms over trans bills
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she doesn't believe she'll need to invoke the Charter's notwithstanding clause to shield her government's transgender bills from legal challenges. The bi...
Dec 04, 2024
Smith noncommittal on overriding Charter as court challenge looms over trans bills
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she doesn't believe she'll need to invoke the Charter's notwithstanding clause to shield her government's transgender bills from legal challenges. The bi...
Dec 04, 2024
Vancouver police say they shot suspect who stabbed a 'number' of people
VANCOUVER - Police in Vancouver say they have shot a suspect who stabbed "a number of people." They say the violent incident happened in the downtown core, near the city's main library. A video seen b...
Dec 04, 2024
Saskatchewan introduces legislative amendment to keep carbon levy off home heating
Saskatchewan introduced a promised legislative amendment Tuesday that would continue to see residents no longer pay federal carbon levies for home heating. The province says the measure is expected to...
Dec 04, 2024
Bill to force new Quebec doctors to stay in province raises legal questions: expert
MONTREAL - A constitutional expert says proposed Quebec legislation to force new doctors to practise in the province's public system for five years after they graduate could potentially violate Charte...
Dec 04, 2024
Finland picks recent Cup champs, Sweden mixes youth and experience with 4 Nations Face-Off rosters
Sweden and Finland rounded out their rosters for the 4 Nations Face-Off on Wednesday by choosing a handful of recent Stanley Cup champions in an effort to win the first international tournament with t...
Dec 04, 2024
Trudeau says Poilievre "not able" to unite to defend Canada against Trump threats
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is accusing Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre of being unhelpful in his criticisms when it comes to dealing with the incoming Donald Trump administration. Tru...
Dec 04, 2024
Taiwan firm halts plan for $1B battery plant in B.C. that had federal support
A $1-billion lithium-ion battery cell production plant that was planned for Maple Ridge, B.C., has been shelved. The parent company, Taiwan Cement Corp., announced construction of the Canadian plant w...
Dec 04, 2024
