Murray Wood: Is this one of those times when money might be better in the government's pockets?
Windfall profits on oil are prompting a break in the federal fuel excise, but Saskatchewan isn't following suit. Murray ...
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'Patchwork quilt' approach to COVID-19 vaccine rollout frustrates worker groups
CALGARY - The rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations across the country is frustrating several groups of workers who identify as front-line employees and want to be bumped up in the queue. The National Advi...
Mar 14, 2021
'One of our finer moments:' Pandemic led to massive scramble to get Canadians home
OTTAWA - The fever struck Gary Lyon days after he and his wife, Sue, reached their Toronto home early last April, ending what was to have been their 40th wedding anniversary dream vacation. They were ...
Mar 14, 2021
Merkel's party suffers defeats in 2 German state elections
BERLIN - Chancellor Angela Merkel's centre-right party suffered clear defeats in two German state elections on Sunday at the hands of popular governors from parties further to the left, according to p...
Mar 14, 2021
CSIS, RCMP modelling new security collaboration efforts on British lessons
OTTAWA - Canada's national police and spy agencies, long under pressure to co-operate more effectively on security cases, are developing new ways to work together based on Britain's recent responses t...
Mar 14, 2021
Sex workers say their voice is needed at Commons committee studying Pornhub
MONTREAL - When Kate Sinclaire was 19, an ex-boyfriend posted explicit images of her online without her consent. The pictures, and the comments about them, made her feel embarrassed, angry and ashamed...
Mar 14, 2021
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Mar. 14, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Sunday March 14, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 105,567 new vaccinations administered for a total of 2,934,007...
Mar 14, 2021
B.C. tourism industry may be challenged with pent-up demand: economist
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's battered tourism industry is poised for a strong recovery after vaccinations become widespread, but meeting that demand could be a challenge, Scotiabank's chief economis...
Mar 14, 2021
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on March 13, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Saturday March 13, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 105,567 new vaccinations administered for a total of 2,934,...
Mar 13, 2021
B.C. judge says evidence in Meng case fit for trial, not extradition effort
A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has rejected a bid by Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou to admit additional sworn testimonies from employees of the telecom giant as evidence in her extradition case...
Mar 13, 2021
Critics call Sen. Ron Johnson's insurrection comments racist
MILWAUKEE - Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson is being called racist for an interview in which the white Republican said he wasn't worried about the predominantly white supporters of President Donald Trump d...
Mar 13, 2021
OPINION
Sarah Mills: The president has tested the faithful
The may be some who worship U.S. President Donald Trump, but like the Beatles before him, Sarah Mills says the president...
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8:30 - With a clear majority now secured, Mark Carney no longer has to bargain to survive confidence votes and can focus...