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Tech group makes pitch to Liberals as part of wider push to shape recovery plan
OTTAWA - A group of tech companies is making a pitch to the federal government to help startups grow as part of a COVID-19 recovery plan, which could in turn cover costs for expanded social progr...
Sep 02, 2020
Green leadership race hits home stretch, winner to be announced in Ottawa Oct. 3
OTTAWA - One month before the Green Party of Canada picks its next leader, Toronto international-affairs expert Annamie Paul has widened her fundraising lead over her nearest competitor. The contest i...
Sep 02, 2020
Toronto Wolfpack make their case for new owner and return to Super League
TORONTO - Rugby league authorities called it an "informal, introductory chat" and discussions "with an interested party." For the Toronto Wolfpack, it was hopefully the first step back to Su...
Sep 02, 2020
Alaphilippe stripped of yellow jersey by Tour de France jury
PRIVAS, France - Julian Alaphilippe's ride in the yellow jersey is over, and his rivals had nothing to do with it. The Tour de France leader was stripped of the coveted shirt on Wednesday after being ...
Sep 02, 2020
US suspends some aid to Ethiopia over dam dispute with Egypt
JOHANNESBURG - On the guidance of President Donald Trump, the State Department said Wednesday the U.S. is suspending some aid to Ethiopia over the "lack of progress" in the country's talks with Egypt ...
Sep 02, 2020
B.C. government undermines information rights: privacy commissioner
VICTORIA - A report says the British Columbia government is routinely undermining its own citizens' rights by delaying requests for information. Information and privacy commissioner Michael McEvo...
Sep 02, 2020
Canada mulls global vaccine contribution as Trump turns back on alliance
OTTAWA - Canada is still considering a contribution to the international vaccine coalition known as COVAX, which aims to equitably distribute a COVID-19 vaccine to poorer countries that can'...
Sep 02, 2020
O'Toole names top Tories for Commons roles, with Bergen as deputy leader
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole is naming Manitoba MP Candice Bergen his deputy. Bergen was first elected in 2008 and was a junior cabinet minister in Stephen Harper's government. She has be...
Sep 02, 2020
B.C. schools receive $2-million cash boost to promote mental health
VICTORIA - Schools in British Columbia are getting an extra $2 million for mental health programs from the provincial government. Judy Darcy, the minister of mental health and addictions, says th...
Sep 02, 2020
Long-planned affordable housing projects for seniors coming to fruition
NANAIMO - New affordable rental homes at two housing projects in Nanaimo will soon be move-in ready.A 57 unit affordable housing project on Mill St. is provided by the Nanaimo Affordable Housing Socie...
Sep 02, 2020