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Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney plans 'small' deficits for capital projects
OTTAWA - Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney is vowing to split the federal budget between capital and operating spending, and to balance the operating side while running small capital deficits. ...
Feb 19, 2025

Train delayed: A timeline of high-speed rail projects in Canada
MONTREAL - Bold plans and promises for high-speed rail lines in Canada stretch as far back as Pierre Trudeau's government. So far, none have come to pass. Some two dozen studies, market assessments, s...
Feb 19, 2025

Supreme Court dismisses appeal for Alberta man convicted in Métis hunter killings
OTTAWA - Canada's top court has dismissed the appeal of an Alberta man convicted of manslaughter for aiding his son in the killings of two Mtis hunters. Roger and Anthony Bilodeau confronted Maurice C...
Feb 19, 2025

2 people are dead after a small plane collision in southern Arizona, authorities say
MARANA, Ariz. (AP) - A midair collision involving two small planes in southern Arizona killed at least two people Wednesday morning, authorities said. Federal air-safety investigators said two people ...
Feb 19, 2025

Small business carbon rebate will be taxed for now despite government promise
OTTAWA - The federal government has confirmed that small businesses will have to pay tax on their carbon rebate, despite government promises otherwise, because Parliament can't currently pass legislat...
Feb 19, 2025

Climate groups push for transparency in alleged fossil fuel education influence
Climate advocacy groups are calling on officials to crack down on the fossil fuel industry's role in K-12 education, suggesting its alleged influence has gone largely unchecked in the absence of robus...
Feb 19, 2025

RCMP conduct authority lawyer calls move to replace board 'desperate' legal manoeuvre
A lawyer for three British Columbia RCMP officers facing dismissal over alleged racist group chats says a conduct board panel should be replaced over "real or perceived" bias against the officers. Wes...
Feb 19, 2025

Former fullback Steven Beitashour returns to Toronto to join coaching staff
Toronto FC coach Robin Fraser has added former TFC fullback Steven Beitashour and former Colorado Rapids assistant Wolde Harris to his coaching staff. While general manager Jason Hernandez first revea...
Feb 19, 2025

Majority of Proline players behind Canada downing U.S. in 4 Nations Face-Off final
An overwhelming majority of Proline bettors see Canada earning redemption in the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament final. According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., 87 per cent of bettors have the...
Feb 19, 2025

Judge questions NYC Mayor Eric Adams in hearing on Justice Department's fight to end corruption case
NEW YORK (AP) - A judge questioned New York City Mayor Eric Adams at the start of a hearing Wednesday to ensure he agreed with the Justice Department's request to drop corruption charges against him w...
Feb 19, 2025