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New storm would dump snow on B.C. mountain passes; centre warns of flood risk
VANCOUVER - Travellers on many high mountain passes in British Columbia's southern Interior are being warned to expect winter conditions as Environment Canada posts snowfall warnings fo...
Mar 10, 2020
Highlights from the New Brunswick budget include a reduction in gas taxes
FREDERICTON - Highlights from the New Brunswick budget presented Tuesday: - The province's $10.2 billion budget for 2020-21 includes a projected surplus of $92.4 million. --- - New...
Mar 10, 2020
New Brunswick government tables $10.2 billion budget with a surplus
FREDERICTON - The New Brunswick government tabled a $10.2-billion budget Tuesday that projects a $129.3 million reduction in the province's net debt. Finance Minister Ernie Steeves presented the ...
Mar 10, 2020
Canadian golfers not changing plans as novel coronavirus spreads
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. - Despite the spread of the novel coronavirus, it's business as usual for Canadian golfers on the PGA Tour. The five Canadians playing this week at The Players C...
Mar 10, 2020
Canadian Matt Evans retires from rugby, becomes Cornish Pirates team manager
TORONTO - Canadian international Matt Evans has retired from rugby, moving from playing for England's Cornish Pirates to team manager. The 32-year-old Evans won 40 caps for Canada, was part ...
Mar 10, 2020
Defenceman Morgan Rielly set to return to action with struggling Maple Leafs
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs will have defenceman Morgan Rielly back in their lineup tonight when they host the Tampa Bay Lightning. Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe confirmed Rielly will return a...
Mar 10, 2020
MPs get few details from top parole officials on Quebec woman's murder
OTTAWA - MPs seeking to understand the circumstances surrounding the murder of a 22-year-old Quebec woman were left with few firm answers as a committee began hearing from witnesses today. The co...
Mar 10, 2020
Humane Society wants better fire protection in barns to stop animal deaths
Canada's Humane Society wants Ottawa to require better fire protection in barns to help prevent the deaths of many thousands of animals every year. The society says in a report that nearly 750,00...
Mar 10, 2020
Ethics watchdog dismisses conflict-of-interest allegation against ex-PCO boss
OTTAWA - The federal ethics commissioner says there is no reason to believe former Privy Council clerk Michael Wernick broke the conflict-of-interest law during the SNC-Lavalin affair. In a report tod...
Mar 10, 2020
Airlines slash flights, freeze hiring as virus cuts travel
Airlines are slashing flights and freezing hiring as they experience a sharp drop in bookings and a rise in cancellations in the face of the spreading coronavirus. Delta Air Lines said Tuesday that tr...
Mar 10, 2020