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No way for Canadian military to match Russian footprint in Arctic: Defence chief
OTTAWA - The commander of the Canadian Armed Forces says there is no way Canada can match Russia's large military footprint in the Arctic. Defence chief Gen. Wayne Eyre is also pouring cold water on t...
Apr 05, 2022
Quebec, P.E.I. extend mask mandates until late April to prevent spread of COVID-19
Quebec and Prince Edward Island have extended their provincial mask mandates until later this month as they try to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The decisions Tuesday came several days after the Pub...
Apr 05, 2022
Sask. government to dedicate $11 million to improve rural emergency services
The provincial government has announced a significant increase of funding for Saskatchewan emergency services, especially in rural and northern areas.Multiple services areas will get a boost with the ...
Apr 05, 2022
Conservatives are talking about cryptocurrency — here's how and some reasons why
OTTAWA - Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner says she hopes her bill to help grow the cryptocurrency sector will get Canadian legislators talking about it in a non-polarized way. The private member...
Apr 05, 2022
US official: US, allies, to ban new investments in Russia
WASHINGTON (AP) - The United States, in coordination with the EU and Group of 7 nations, will roll out new sanctions against Russia on Wednesday - including an investment freeze - in response to evide...
Apr 05, 2022
Cities seek immediate help on housing affordability in federal budget
OTTAWA - The head of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities says the federal Liberals must be ambitious about lowering the cost of housing in the federal budget later this week. Joanne Vanderheyden...
Apr 05, 2022
NACI: Provinces should prep to offer 2nd COVID-19 booster shots
OTTAWA - The National Advisory Committee on Immunization says provinces and territories should rapidly prepare to offer fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks. The committee says govern...
Apr 05, 2022
Public service union seeks more relief for workers affected by Phoenix pay system
The largest union in the federal public service is hoping the government uses this week's budget to set aside money for workers still facing issues from the Phoenix pay system. Chris Aylward, presiden...
Apr 05, 2022
State-of-the-art robotic surgical system to be used at Saskatoon’s St. Paul’s Hospital
It's a first for Saskatchewan.By this fall, a $2.5-million, state-of-the-art robotic surgical system should be ready for use at St. Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon.Called the "Da Vinci" surgical system, ...
Apr 05, 2022
Public service union seeks more relief for workers affected by Phoenix pay system
OTTAWA - The largest union in the federal public service is hoping the government uses this week's budget to set aside money for workers still facing issues from the Phoenix pay system. Chris Aylward,...
Apr 05, 2022