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Freeland announces steps to make banking more affordable, create complaints mechanism
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has announced several steps the federal government is taking to make banking more affordable, which in part follow up to pledges made in the spring budget. ...
Oct 17, 2023
Canadian spy chief stresses co-operation on research security at Five Eyes summit
OTTAWA - The head of Canada's spy service says the way to shield advanced technology from adversaries like China and Russia is to educate researchers and scientists about the risks, not tell them what...
Oct 17, 2023
Supreme Court opinion doesn't change plans to regulate oil, gas emissions: Guilbeault
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says regulations to cap emissions from oil and gas production will be published later this fall despite a recent Supreme Court of Canada decision affect...
Oct 17, 2023
By the numbers: Five years of legal pot in Sask.
Five years ago, acquiring cannabis anywhere in Canada required either a prescription or a back-alley transaction.But today, stopping by a local pot shop to peruse pre-rolled joints or THC edibles is n...
Oct 17, 2023
B.C. premier says spat over Surrey police force 'no longer up for discussion'
VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier David Eby says a court challenge by the City of Surrey over being forced to continue the transition to a municipal police service "will not be successful." Eby says...
Oct 17, 2023
Care home permit in East Flat approved
Prince Albert City Council unanimously approved a development permit for a care home in the East Flat. Two of the area's residents had written letters of opposition but withdrew them after learning mo...
Oct 17, 2023
Star receiver Begelton named recipient of Harrison Award
Calgary Stampeders receiver Reggie Begelton was named this year's recipient of the Herm Harrison Memorial Award on Tuesday. The award, established in 2013, honours a Stampeders player for his outstand...
Oct 17, 2023
Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley to retire at end of Major League Soccer season
TORONTO - Captain Michael Bradley, who helped fill Toronto FC's trophy case during its glory years, will retire at the end of the season. Saturday's home finale against Orlando City will serve as the ...
Oct 17, 2023
Parks Canada signs agreement with First Nations, opens door to harvesting in Jasper
Parks Canada and two First Nations have signed an agreement that points to a stronger Indigenous voice in parks management and opens the door to harvesting in Jasper National Park in western Alberta. ...
Oct 17, 2023
Canucks acquire Friedman, Glover from Penguins in exchange for Rathbone, Plasek
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have acquired defenceman Mark Friedman and forward Ty Glover from the Pittsburgh Penguins. In exchange, Vancouver has sent defenceman Jack Rathbone and forward Karel ...
Oct 17, 2023
