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Ethics watchdog: PM didn't violate conflict rules over WE Charity, but Morneau did
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did not breach the Conflict of Interest Act over failing to recuse himself from cabinet discussions to have WE Charity operate a federal student-volunteer progra...
May 13, 2021
Canada announces new pathway to permanent residency for families of crash victims
OTTAWA - Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino announced a new policy to help the families of victims of two major airline disasters become permanent residents in Canada. The new policy will apply to r...
May 13, 2021
MacLeod says Ontario hasn't provided verbal approval of CFL's return-to-play plan
TORONTO - A second Canadian province says it has not provided verbal approval to the CFL's return-to-play protocols.Lisa MacLeod, Ontario's Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries,...
May 13, 2021
LAFC's Carlos Vela tops 2021 MLS salary scale with two Toronto FC players in top six
Toronto FC's Alejandro Pozuelo and Jozy Altidore rank fourth and sixth on the 2021 Major League Soccer salary scale, according to figures released Thursday by the MLS Players Association. Los Angeles ...
May 13, 2021
Secret Cup women's tournament final games to be held in Calgary's Saddledome
CALGARY - The final three games of Canada's Secret Cup women's hockey tournament will be played in Calgary's NHL arena. The Professional Women's Hockey Players' Association (PWHPA) has partnered with ...
May 13, 2021
Conservatives OK to have used CBC footage in election attack ads, court rules
TORONTO - A court has decided the Conservative party was within its rights to use CBC news footage for election attack ads.In a decision today, Federal Court found use of the material amounted to fair...
May 13, 2021
Budget's foreign-homebuyers tax could bring in $509 million over four years, PBO says
OTTAWA - Parliament's spending watching suggests in a new report that the federal government may not bring in as much new revenue as it expects from a proposed tax on foreign homebuyers.The Liberals a...
May 13, 2021
April wholesale prices jump 0.6%, led by higher food costs
WASHINGTON (AP) - Wholesale prices rose a higher-than-expected 0.6% in April, driven by escalating food costs. It's more evidence that inflation pressures are starting to mount as the country emerges ...
May 13, 2021
US unemployment claims drop to 473,000, a new pandemic low
WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 473,000, a new pandemic low and the latest evidence that fewer employers are cutting jobs as consumers ramp up...
May 13, 2021
Life-saving rescue at Little Qualicum Falls to be featured in UK television series
COOMBS - Arrowsmith Search and Rescue members were under the spotlight as a major British TV production crew profiled a heroic rescue.Interviews were conducted Wednesday, May 12 for a program produced...
May 13, 2021