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Vancity CEO Christine Bergeron moving to top job at Concert Properties
VANCOUVER - Vancity says Christine Bergeron is stepping down as president and chief executive of the credit union to take the top job at real estate company Concert Properties. The credit union says B...
Apr 25, 2023
Canada's push for small nuclear reactors will be costly, ineffective, some MPs warn
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has asserted that Canada is "very serious" about developing nuclear technology across the country to meet growing power needs, but some members of Parliament are...
Apr 25, 2023
Moon mission could boost Canadian health-care, climate efforts: Artemis II astronauts
OTTAWA - Four astronauts selected to orbit the moon say the Artemis II mission can help inform how Canada responds to food insecurity, health-care needs and climate adaptation in the Arctic. And the h...
Apr 25, 2023
Legault hears from caucus of anger over broken promise for Quebec City tunnel
Quebec Premier Franois Legault heard today from caucus members expressing the fury of their constituents over the government's decision to break a major election promise. The Legault government's deci...
Apr 25, 2023
Structural problems force second evacuation of B.C. highrise in less than four years
LANGFORD, B.C. - A highrise apartment building on Vancouver Island has been evacuated for the second time since 2019 because of structural defects. The City of Langford revoked the occupancy permit fo...
Apr 25, 2023
Edmonton Oilers recall goaltender Calvin Pickard from AHL
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers recalled goaltender Calvin Pickard from American Hockey League affiliate Bakersfield on Tuesday. Pickard, of Moncton N.B., had a 23-12-2 record with a .912 save percenta...
Apr 25, 2023
Striking public servants block access to government buildings and key infrastructure
OTTAWA - Striking federal workers made good on a promise to ramp up their picket efforts this morning disrupting traffic and limiting access to office buildings in downtown Ottawa. More than 150,000 f...
Apr 25, 2023
Maple Leafs coach Keefe says rookie Knies has earned spot in lineup for Game 5
With forward Michael Bunting returning from his suspension, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe said Tuesday he will use the next couple days to choose his lineup for Game 5 against the Tampa...
Apr 25, 2023
Strike could be last hurrah for Ottawa's core as public servants fight for telework
OTTAWA - Downtown Ottawa is buzzing with public servants in numbers that haven't been seen since before the pandemic. And it's all thanks to workers fighting for the right not to have to be there. Tue...
Apr 25, 2023
Trudeau says Canada to conduct airlifts out of Sudan, has two ships off its coast
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says a Canadian effort is underway to conduct airlifts out of Sudan, and two military vessels have arrived off its coast as violence in the region continues for ...
Apr 25, 2023