Murray Wood: Of Easter bunny bells and Juicy Fruit gum
For Murray Wood, Easter brings to mind grandma's practical advice about repurposing, and some of life's little lessons.
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Valentine's Day contest scrapped by Halifax Transit following public outcry
HALIFAX - A public backlash has forced the Halifax Transit authority to scrap plans for a Valentine's Day contest it called "Love in Transit." When the municipal agency asked the public to share stori...
Feb 05, 2021
Alberta to restore some coal-mining policy protections: government spokesman
EDMONTON - The Alberta government says it plans to restore some aspects of a policy it revoked last spring that protected a wide swath of the province's foothills and mountains from coal mines. The mo...
Feb 05, 2021
Trudeau ducks questions on allegations against former defence chief
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says all Canadians deserve a safe workplace following allegations former defence chief Jonathan Vance engaged in inappropriate conduct.But the prime minister did...
Feb 05, 2021
Spring vaccinations could double in Canada but only if three more vaccines approved
OTTAWA - The number of Canadians vaccinated in the spring could double if Health Canada gives the green light to all three vaccines it is currently reviewing. But Canada is unlikely to get any doses f...
Feb 05, 2021
Ontario to begin reopening economy next week, Trudeau seeks to allay vaccine angst
The prime minister on Friday sought to quell angst over delays in vaccine delivery while British Columbia extended restrictions on gatherings to stem the spread of new, more transmissible variants of ...
Feb 05, 2021
Manitoba man who rammed Rideau Hall gates pleads guilty to eight charges
OTTAWA - A man accused of ramming through a gate at Rideau Hall and heading toward Justin Trudeau's home while heavily armed pleaded guilty to eight charges in court Friday. Corey Hurren, a 46-year-ol...
Feb 05, 2021
Trudeau defends accepting COVAX vaccines, says Canada still supports poor countries
OTTAWA - Canada is committed to helping poor countries obtain COVID-19 vaccines, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday as he rebutted criticism over Canada's decision to draw from an international...
Feb 05, 2021
Mother waits weeks for feds to sort out problems with COVID-19 benefits system
OTTAWA - Jennifer Vaughan's daily routine with her school-aged children has been the same for weeks as they shuffle from screen, to fresh air, to meals and back again - all from home. Ever since schoo...
Feb 05, 2021
Women, youth bear the brunt of January job losses, unemployment rate hits 9.4%
OTTAWA - Canada's labour market saw months of gains wiped out in a matter of weeks as widespread lockdowns and school closures erased 212,800 jobs in January, hitting mothers and youth particularly ha...
Feb 05, 2021
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 19,079 new vaccinations administered for a total of 1,019,941 dose...
Feb 05, 2021
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8:30 - Canada's industrial carbon tax is set to rise again, and it's sparking a lot of debate about what that means for ...