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Freeland to meet with provincial finance ministers on possible Alberta CPP withdrawal
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says she will meet provincial and territorial finance ministers later this week to discuss the possibility of Alberta's withdrawal from the Canada Pension P...
Oct 31, 2023
Habs forward Dach undergoes right knee surgery, expected back next season
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens say forward Kirby Dach is expected to be ready for the start of the next NHL season after undergoing knee surgery. General manager Kent Hughes says the surgery was pe...
Oct 31, 2023
Canada may face 'big fight' with U.S. over digital tax plans, American envoy warns
OTTAWA - The United States ambassador to Canada says there could be a "big fight" looming if the federal government goes through with its plans for a digital services tax. U.S. envoy David Cohen made ...
Oct 31, 2023
Construction of at least 25,000 housing units blocked in Quebec: survey
MONTREAL - A new survey by a housing construction industry association suggests that stalled construction projects are holding up the delivery of at least 25,000 homes across Quebec. The survey of 42 ...
Oct 31, 2023
BC United promises carbon tax relief if elected government next year, says Falcon
VICTORIA - British Columbia's Opposition leader is promising to immediately cut the provincial carbon tax on all fuels and stop planned future increases if elected to form government next year. BC Uni...
Oct 31, 2023
Alouettes GM Maciocia calls hiring coach Maas his best move for 2023 season
Montreal Alouettes general manager Danny Maciocia says hiring head coach Jason Maas was his best move of the 2023 CFL season. The Alouettes won 11 games for the first time since 2012 this season despi...
Oct 31, 2023
To Your Health: Tips for a Healthy Halloween
PRINCE GEORGE- Trick or treating can be an exciting experience for kids but for some parents the worry of how candy can affect kids overall health can be the spookiest part of the season. Lise Luppens...
Oct 31, 2023
Biden to welcome Trudeau to Washington this week: U.S. Ambassador David Cohen
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to be in Washington on Friday as part of U.S. President Joe Biden's push for greater economic integration across the Western Hemisphere. U.S. Ambassa...
Oct 31, 2023
NBA Notebook: Blazers coach Billups likens Sharpe's potential to Suns star Booker
Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups didn't hold back in his vision of what Shaedon Sharpe could develop into in the NBA. Portland selected Sharpe, of London, Ont., seventh overall in 20...
Oct 31, 2023
Third First Nation wants use of Jasper National Park, saying they were evicted
A third First Nation wants Parks Canada to give its members limited hunting rights in Jasper National Park, saying they were evicted when the park was created in western Alberta. The Aseniwuche Winewa...
Oct 31, 2023