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CanadaNov 25, 2021

Narrower aid package is because the economy no longer needs the same broad-based help it once did: Chrystia Freeland

The Trudeau Liberals have outlined their latest aid package for an economy recovering from COVID-19. They're proposing targeted support to severely affected businesses, locked-down workers, and extra weeks of benefits that expired just days ago. The legislation introduced in the House of Commons today is one of four bills the government wants MPs to pass before the middle of December ahead of a scheduled winter break. The Liberals are proposing to send $300 per week to workers who find themselves off the job because of a ``COVID-19-related public health lockdown in their region'' between now
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CanadaNov 17, 2021

Expelled Conservative Sen. Denise Batters defends petition, lashes out at O'Toole

Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole insists his caucus is united in supporting him and that those who allow their frustrations or personal agendas to get in the way won't be part of his team. O'Toole kicked Saskatchewan Senator Denise Batters out of caucus late yesterday after she called for an early review of his leadership. Sen. Denise Batters is taking off the gloves in her fight with Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole. O'Toole announced late Tuesday that the Saskatchewan senator was being expelled from the Conservative caucus after she launched a petition calling for a referendum on his leader
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CanadaNov 17, 2021

Federal government is supporting recovery efforts in B.C. after devastating rainfall and flooding: PM Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government is supporting recovery efforts in B-C and will help maintain supply chain routes after devastating rainfall and flooding. Trudeau says he spoke with Premier John Horgan and several mayors last night about what he called a ``terrifically bad situation.'' In addition to sending in the Armed Forces, Trudeau says they'll also be lending a hand with cleanup and rebuilding in the aftermath of these extreme weather events. The prime minister made the statements from Washington, where he's attending a meeting with the presidents of the United States a
CanadaNov 12, 2021

Health Canada approved Moderna's booster shots

Health Canada has approved the use of Moderna's m-R-N-A vaccine for booster shots for adults 18 and older, to be used at least six months after the second shot.The Spikevax COVID-19 booster is a half-dose of the regular vaccine.Chief public health officer Doctor Theresa Tam released new monitoring this morning showing an average of close to 25-hundred new cases of COVID-19 are being reported daily nationwide, up 11 per cent from last week.
CanadaNov 09, 2021

Former federal cabinet minister sworn in as Edmonton's first mayor of colour

Edmonton's first racialized mayor and a diverse city council sworn in Tuesday afternoon. Amarjeet Sohi, an immigrant from India and a former federal Liberal cabinet minister, won the municipal election last week. He will lead the capital's most diverse council yet.Eight of the 13 council members are women and four are people of colour.Sohi says in a statement that he is excited for the ceremony, which will abide with all public health orders related to COVID-19. Edmonton's council will have its first meeting following the swearing-in ceremony.
CanadaNov 09, 2021

Appeal in Alberta triple murder delayed until Supreme Court weighs

Alberta's top court has agreed to hear a sentence appeal of a man convicted of killing three people but a hearing date has been delayed indefinitely.Derek Saretzky was found guilty of first-degree murder in the 2015 deaths of Terry Blachette, the man's two-year-old daughter, Hailey Dunbar-Blanchette, and Hanne Meketech. He was sentenced to life with no chance at parole for 75 years.His lawyer, Balfour Der, asked the Alberta Court of Appeal for permission to challenge the constitutionality of consecutive parole ineligibility periods.The Appeal Court says it will hear the appeal, but only after
CanadaNov 09, 2021

Albertans in favour of getting rid of equalization

The final results from Alberta's equalization referendum show a split between the province's two major cities on whether it shouldbe removed from the Constitution. Overall, 62 per cent of those who voted were in favour of getting rid of equalization, including 58 per cent in Calgary.But 52 per cent of voters in Edmonton were in favour of leaving the system alone. A second referendum on whether to stick with daylight timeyear-round failed by the narrow margin of 50.1 per cent to 49.9 per cent.
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CanadaNov 08, 2021

U-S border opens to fully vaccinated Canadians

Even though the U-S border opened to fully vaccinated Canadian vacationers, visitors and day-trippers overnight, few major line-ups were reported this morning.That's partly because Canada is still requiring anyone coming back into the country to get a pricey COVID-19 test. Canadian Chamber of Commerce C-E-O Perrin Beatty says the expense is discouraging people from travelling and he doesn't think the tests do much to improve public safety.New York Congressman Brian Higgins and border city mayors and community leaders have scheduled a news conference this morning to urge Ottawa to abandon the r
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CanadaNov 05, 2021

COVID-19 cases declining across Canada, but not as quickly as

The Public Health Agency of Canada says the country is bending the curve on the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, but progress has recently slowed.Dr. Theresa Tam, the chief public health officer, says Canada could still see some "bumps in the trajectory" over the next few months.Some provinces, including Alberta and Saskatchewan, are still lagging behind the rest of the country.That has prolonged the heavy strain on the health system and critical-care capacity.Nationally, reported cases are now most commonly children under the age of 12.That age group does not yet qualify to be vaccinated

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CanadaJun 30, 2025

Canada wins bronze at women's 3x3 basketball World Cup

Canada's women's team has won the bronze medal in the FIBA ​​3X3 Basketball World Cup. The Canadian team defeated Poland 21-9 in the bronze medal match at the World Cup played in Mongolia. Paige Crozon was a key contributor to the Canadian team's victory, scoring 13 points and grabbing 5 rebounds. Meanwhile, Saicha Grant Allen scored 5 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in the match. The 6th ranked Canadian team lost 15-21 to the Netherlands in the semi-final match yesterday. The Netherlands team managed to win the gold medal in this World Cup. Host Mongolia finished second in this tournament.
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CanadaJun 30, 2025

Income tax cut for middle class to take effect tomorrow: Mark Carney

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that income tax cuts for the middle class will take effect tomorrow. The government has reduced the lowest personal income tax rate from 15 to 14 per cent. According to the Carney government's estimates, 22 million Canadians will benefit from this. PM Carney had promised this during the election campaign and said after the election that this cut would be implemented from Canada Day. This tax cut will apply to the two lowest tax brackets, the first whose taxable income in 2025 is up to $114,750 and the second whose income will be up to $57,375 in the
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BCJun 30, 2025

Attorney general’s statement on inquiry into event safety

Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement about the Commission of Inquiry into Community Events Safety in B.C. “On Saturday, April 26, 2025, British Columbia experienced one of the worst moments in our history, when a senseless act of violence turned a Lapu-Lapu Day celebration into a tragedy that left 11 people dead and countless more injured and traumatized. “In the aftermath, British Columbians understandably raised questions about enhancing public safety so people can feel safe attending and celebrating community events of all sizes this summer. That is why Pr
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CanadaJun 30, 2025

Canada: Sprint canoeist Katie Vincent sets world record at national trials

Canadian sprint canoeist Katie Vincent has set a world record in the C-1 500-meter event. Katie Vincent set the world record during the National Trials in Montreal on Sunday. 29-year-old Olympic champion Katie Vincent set a new record by completing the event in 2 minutes 0.609 seconds. The previous world record was held by Alena Nazdarova of Belarus, who set the record at the World Championships in Hungary in 2019 with a time of 2 minutes 0.73 seconds. Quebec's Sophia Jensen, a World Cup silver medalist, took second place in yesterday's trials.
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CanadaJun 30, 2025

Man arrested in connection with slashing

A man has been arrested and White Rock RCMP are investigating after reports another man was stabbed. White Rock RCMP received 9-1-1 calls advising of a fight involving a knife in the 1100 block of Oxford Street on Sunday June 29, 2025 at 9:50 p.m. Upon arrival, police observed a vehicle attempting to leave the scene and a high-risk traffic stop was initiated. A man matching the suspect description was inside the vehicle and he was arrested and transported to White Rock RCMP cells. “We want to thank the 9-1-1 callers who gave timely information which enabled us to locate and arrest the susp