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Fri, 25 Mar 2022 15:03:37 EDT
Trudeau faced harsh critics in the EU Parliament this week. Here's who launched the attacks
This week, criticism of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau by far-right, populist and anti-vaccine members of the European Parliament went viral on social media. CBC News takes a look at what was said, wh...

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 16:21:20 EDT
Legal experts say Quebec 'secret trial' violates fundamental principles of justice
The case, known as 'Dossier X,' has bewildered Quebec's legal community. It only came to light after the defendant, a police informant, appealed the guilty verdict to the Quebec Court of Appeal. ...

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 12:00:00 EDT
B.C. government announces gas relief rebate of $110 for ICBC customers
British Columbians who have been feeling the pinch at the pump will be receiving a one-time relief rebate of $110 meant to ease the financial burden of increased gas prices.

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 15:58:49 EDT
Catherine O'Hara, Tatiana Maslany to attend the Canadian Screen Awards
The Canadian Screen Awards revealed the lineup of guests for next month's celebration including Catherine O'Hara, Sidney Crosby and Tatiana Maslany.

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 15:27:59 EDT
Feds announce another $2B to clear surgical backlogs, promise more money for future health transfers
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos announced Friday that the federal government will send another $2 billion to provinces and territories to help clear the health care backlog created by the years-long ...

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 16:01:10 EDT
Ontario just released its 2021 Sunshine List of $100K+ earners. See it for yourself
Ontario has released its latest Sunshine List of public sector employees who made more than $100,000.

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 14:00:21 EDT
Edmonton Oilers sue insurers for $174M over 'massive' pandemic losses
The Edmonton Oilers group of companies allege in a statement of claim filed in Court of Queen's Bench to have lost more than $174 million over two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 16:08:10 EDT
N.L.'s Furey attempts to ease oil industry fears as O'Regan remains quiet on Bay du Nord support
While speaking at an event touting the environmental benefit of electrifying Memorial University's oil heating system, Premier Andrew Furey emphasized his support for Bay du Nord.

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 16:11:54 EDT
Greta Thunberg-inspired climate protests take place across Canada, globe
Protesters gathered in cities across Canada on Friday to denounce government inaction on fighting climate change as part of a series of worldwide environmental protests.

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 15:50:45 EDT
Chief of B.C. First Nation struck by wildfires, floods says moving may be safest bet
The chief of a First Nation in British Columbia's Nicola Valley that was evacuated by both wildfires and floods last year says he wants more land for the community in a safer area.

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 15:17:46 EDT
Cree singer to perform anthem in three languages before Habs/Leafs game
A composer, DJ and “huge” hockey fan from Quebec’s most northerly Cree community will perform Canada’s national anthem at Montreal’s Bell Centre before Saturday’s game, in East Cree, Frenc...

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 13:27:05 EDT
CRTC approves Rogers acquisition of Shaw broadcast services, with conditions
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission has approved Rogers Communications Inc.'s acquisition of Shaw Communications Inc.'s broadcasting services, but will force the company to...

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 12:00:00 EDT
Poilievre vows to ban oil from 'polluting dictatorships,' double production in Newfoundland
Conservative leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre promised Friday a government led by him would take a hard line on what he calls “polluting dictatorships” by dramatically curbing foreign oil imp...

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 06:00:00 EDT
Sask. budget hints at provincial government's proposed carbon tax revenue strategy
Saskatchewan's provincial budget included a hint about a provincial proposal to administer the carbon tax revenue, a move the government says would allow Saskatchewan to address its own unique needs a...

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 04:00:00 EDT
Have a car with a push-to-start ignition? Here's how it could end up stolen and overseas
Cars stolen from Ontario and Quebec are openly being advertised and sold in West African countries, including Nigeria and Ghana, according to a Marketplace investigation, which also found thieves are ...

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 14:02:13 EDT
Why the train may not be the greenest way to travel across Canada
In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we examine just how green train travel is in Canada, and the long-term effects of the war in Ukraine on our fossil fuel dependency.

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 09:31:17 EDT
WHO refuses to accept Canada's Medicago COVID-19 vaccine over company's tobacco ties
Quebec's Medicago vaccine could still be considered for emergency use, says the WHO, pending policy discussions on dealing with potentially valid health products that are linked to the tobacco industr...

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 08:00:00 EDT
Experts call for better IT security after MLA admits he hacked Alberta vaccine records website
An Edmonton MLA’s intentional breach of Alberta’s COVID-19 vaccine records website should motivate the province to better safeguard its IT systems against hackers, cybersecurity experts say.  ...

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 11:15:58 EDT
Legendary Rolling Stones secret shows at El Mocambo get release 45 years later
A piece of rock and roll history is finally seeing the light of day, 45 years later — The Rolling Stones are set to release full recordings from the band’s secret shows at Toronto’s legendary E...

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 04:00:00 EDT
Mother of 8 and landlord at odds over whether Hamilton apartment building's construction is demoviction
A Somali-Canadian family is accusing the management of Ventura Towers in downtown Hamilton of acting illegally by not providing power, heat and water. Management, however, says the tenants are illegal...



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