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Rightward shift in European elections could impact Canada trade, climate policy
OTTAWA - A lurch to the far-right in this past weekend's Europe-wide elections could have implications for Canada's trade and climate policy. Far-right parties have surged in voting for the European P...
Jun 10, 2024

Wildfire that forced thousands from Fort Nelson, B.C., now listed as under control
FORT NELSON, B.C. - The wildfire that forced 4,700 people to leave their homes in Fort Nelson, B.C., is now listed as under control. The BC Wildfire Service says in a social media statement that the 1...
Jun 10, 2024

Wildfire that forced thousands from Fort Nelson, B.C., now listed as under control
FORT NELSON, B.C. - The wildfire that forced 4,700 people to leave their homes in Fort Nelson, B.C., is now listed as under control. The BC Wildfire Service says in a social media statement that the 1...
Jun 10, 2024

Freeland challenges Tories to take stand on capital gains changes with House motion
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland laid down a tax gauntlet for her Conservative opponents today with a motion to make the promised changes to capital gains taxes a reality. The adjustment wi...
Jun 10, 2024

Veteran running back Carey enjoys solid debut in Argos win over Lions
TORONTO - It didn't take Ka'Deem Carey long to fit into the Toronto Argonauts' offence. The veteran running back accumulated 105 yards from scrimmage Sunday night in Toronto's season-opening 35-27 hom...
Jun 10, 2024

RCMP, B.C. Securities Commission deliver warnings to 10 suspected 'money mules'
SURREY, B.C. - Police and the British Columbia Securities Commission say they have delivered warnings to 10 suspected "money mules" in an effort to fight investment fraud aimed at people in the provin...
Jun 10, 2024

RCMP, B.C. Securities Commission deliver warnings to 10 suspected 'money mules'
SURREY, B.C. - Police and the British Columbia Securities Commission say they have delivered warnings to 10 suspected "money mules" in an effort to fight investment fraud aimed at people in the provin...
Jun 10, 2024

A military plane carrying Malawi's vice president has gone missing and a search is underway
BLANTYRE, Malawi (AP) - A military plane carrying Malawi's vice president and nine others went missing Monday and a search was underway, the president's office said. The plane carrying 51-year-old Vic...
Jun 10, 2024

Two First Nations bring court application to review $510M lawyer bill for treaty work
OTTAWA - Two First Nations have launched a court application against lawyers who helped bring forward a $10-billion settlement with Canada and Ontario, saying they're being paid too much for their wor...
Jun 10, 2024

Whisky, rum and key lime pie: Smith and DeSantis place wager on Stanley Cup final
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have made a friendly wager on the Stanley Cup final. Smith says in a social media post that if the Florida Panthers win the hock...
Jun 10, 2024

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