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New standards on long-term care released, with Liberal government bill yet to come
OTTAWA - A team of experts has released a detailed handbook on how to boost quality of life and prevent the spread of infection in long-term care homes that could inform anticipated federal legislatio...
Jan 16, 2023
Baby, teen mom among 6 killed in shooting at California home
VISALIA, Calif. (AP) - Six people - including a 17-year-old mother and her 6-month-old baby - were killed in a shooting early Monday at a home in central California, and authorities are searching for ...
Jan 16, 2023
CF Montreal welcomes back national team players as training camp continues
MONTREAL - An influx of talent helped CF Montreal kick off the second week of its pre-season camp on Monday. Montreal welcomed back defensive midfielder Samuel Piette, defenders Joel Waterman and Kama...
Jan 16, 2023
Canadian MPs say Ottawa must help women who were Afghan lawmakers escape Taliban
OTTAWA - An all-party group of MPs is calling on the Canadian government to help Afghan women who were lawmakers before the Taliban takeover get to safety. Police in Kabul said Sunday that former MP M...
Jan 16, 2023
B.C. has plan to streamline housing permit approval process to get more homes built
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia government is creating a single hub for developers to get provincial approval for their projects in another step to tackle the housing shortage. Premier David Eby says...
Jan 16, 2023
Provincial government eyeing more housing construction with refreshed approvals process
NANAIMO - Changes to the way required construction permit applications are handled at the provincial level are hoping to have a positive effect on housing supply in B.C.Premier David Eby announced a s...
Jan 16, 2023
Quarterback Jeremiah Masoli signs contract extension with Ottawa Redblacks
OTTAWA - Quarterback Jeremiah Masoli has signed a contract extension with the Ottawa Reblacks. The 34-year-old American is now under contract through the 2024 season. Masoli is entering his second sea...
Jan 16, 2023
Police in India charge two men in deaths of family who froze crossing into U.S.
Police in India say two men are facing charges in the deaths of a family who froze a year ago while trying to cross from Manitoba into the United States. Deputy Commissioner Chaitanya Mandlik of the A...
Jan 16, 2023
P.E.I. premier asking Ottawa to reduce toll for Confederation Bridge
CHARLOTTETOWN - The premier of Prince Edward Island is asking the federal government to reduce the toll for the Confederation Bridge to make trips to the mainland more affordable. Dennis King says he ...
Jan 16, 2023
CRA files labour complaint against union amid bargaining impasse ahead of tax season
OTTAWA - The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has filed an unfair labour practices complaint against the union representing taxation employees, claiming it is not bargaining in good faith. The Public Servi...
Jan 16, 2023