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Appeals court sides with English school boards fighting Quebec law that abolishes them
MONTREAL - Quebec's highest court has upheld a stay granted last month to English school boards that are challenging the provincial government's attempt to abolish them. Thursday's ruling by the ...
Sep 17, 2020
Suspicious activity found on 48,000 CRA accounts after cyberattacks: treasury board
OTTAWA - The Treasury Board of Canada says it has uncovered suspicious activities on more than 48,000 Canada Revenue Agency accounts following cyberattacks in July and August.The treasury says the pre...
Sep 17, 2020
Bank of Canada's second-in-command Carolyn Wilkins says she won't seek a second term
OTTAWA - Carolyn Wilkins, the second-in-command at the Bank of Canada, won't seek a second term. The central bank announced the decision on Thursday afternoon, ending weeks of speculation about Wilkin...
Sep 17, 2020
Notley to stay on as Alberta NDP leader for 2023 provincial election
EDMONTON - Alberta Opposition NDP Leader Rachel Notley says she will run for premier again in 2023. Notley, who said in December she would stay on as leader, confirmed those plans&...
Sep 17, 2020
Broadcaster Marci Ien to run for Liberals in Bill Morneau's old riding
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals have named broadcaster Marci Ien as their candidate in the riding formerly held by Bill Morneau. Morneau represented Toronto Centre for the Liberals during his time in th...
Sep 17, 2020
Design of post-CERB benefits could change as pandemic shifts course, minister says
OTTAWA - The federal minister overseeing key aid programs for workers during the pandemic says there could still be changes to a proposed package of income-support benefits as the country faces renewe...
Sep 17, 2020
Bob Woodward's goal with Trump book 'Rage': 'the best obtainable version of truth'
WASHINGTON, Wash. - "I hope you're recording this, so you get it down," Bob Woodward says, nary a hint of irony in his voice. Indeed, relying solely on notes for a conversation with the celebrat...
Sep 17, 2020
Feds explored possibly charging Portland officials in unrest
WASHINGTON - The Justice Department explored whether it could pursue either criminal or civil rights charges against city officials in Portland, Oregon, after clashes erupted there night after night b...
Sep 17, 2020
O'Toole pushes for rapid COVID-19 testing after family experiences long wait
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole slammed the federal Liberal government Thursday for failing to issue an emergency approval for rapid COVID-19 tests after he and his family joined a growing l...
Sep 17, 2020
Wage subsidy extension into 2021 critical for tourism sector to survive: industry
OTTAWA - A coalition of organizations representing the tourism sector says the federal government must keep its wage-subsidy program in place well into next year to help businesses with dire prospects...
Sep 17, 2020
OPINION
Sarah Mills: Trudeau's behaviour after leaving office isn't endearing him to the public
Sarah Mills says the former PM has skied with a prince, appeared on Instagram with a backwards cap alongside his popstar...
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On Friday's show, Evan entertains the question of whether Pierre Poilievre should step down as Conservative Party leader...