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Small business carbon rebate will be taxed for now despite government promise
OTTAWA - The federal government has confirmed that small businesses will have to pay tax on their carbon rebate, despite government promises otherwise, because Parliament can't currently pass legislat...
Feb 19, 2025
Climate groups push for transparency in alleged fossil fuel education influence
Climate advocacy groups are calling on officials to crack down on the fossil fuel industry's role in K-12 education, suggesting its alleged influence has gone largely unchecked in the absence of robus...
Feb 19, 2025
RCMP conduct authority lawyer calls move to replace board 'desperate' legal manoeuvre
A lawyer for three British Columbia RCMP officers facing dismissal over alleged racist group chats says a conduct board panel should be replaced over "real or perceived" bias against the officers. Wes...
Feb 19, 2025
Former fullback Steven Beitashour returns to Toronto to join coaching staff
Toronto FC coach Robin Fraser has added former TFC fullback Steven Beitashour and former Colorado Rapids assistant Wolde Harris to his coaching staff. While general manager Jason Hernandez first revea...
Feb 19, 2025
Majority of Proline players behind Canada downing U.S. in 4 Nations Face-Off final
An overwhelming majority of Proline bettors see Canada earning redemption in the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament final. According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., 87 per cent of bettors have the...
Feb 19, 2025
Judge questions NYC Mayor Eric Adams in hearing on Justice Department's fight to end corruption case
NEW YORK (AP) - A judge questioned New York City Mayor Eric Adams at the start of a hearing Wednesday to ensure he agreed with the Justice Department's request to drop corruption charges against him w...
Feb 19, 2025
Pounding rain, damaging winds battering parts of B.C. through Wednesday
VANCOUVER - Heavy rain and strong winds are pummeling parts of British Columbia. Environment Canada has issued warnings for much of Vancouver Island, Howe Sound, the Sunshine Coast and eastern and nor...
Feb 19, 2025
Springer likely to share leadoff spot, will see some time in left field this season
DUNEDIN - His spot at the top of the batting order no longer secure and his statistics trending downward, George Springer has plenty to prove as he enters the penultimate season of his six-year deal w...
Feb 19, 2025
Quebec tables bill to limit strikes; union says it's a 'declaration of war'
QUBEC - The Quebec government has tabled a new bill to limit the duration of strikes and lockouts. Tabled today by Labour Minister Jean Boulet, the bill aims to protect services required to maintain "...
Feb 19, 2025
Dabrowski, Routliffe eliminated in Dubai with loss to Noskova, Putintseva
DUBAI - Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe of New Zealand were eliminated from women's doubles competition at the Dubai Tennis Championships with a 4-6, 6-3, 10-2 loss to Czechia's Linda N...
Feb 19, 2025