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To advance 'North American Idea,' fortify bond between Canada, Mexico, experts say
WASHINGTON - Experts say a stronger bond between Canada and Mexico will be central to advancing North American competitiveness on the international stage. Sen. Peter Boehm, a former Liberal deputy cab...
Jan 20, 2023
BoC expected to deliver eighth consecutive rate hike, but it's probably the last one
Economists don't believe the Bank of Canada is ready to hit the brakes on its interest rate-hiking cycle just yet, even as signs grow that inflation is easing and the economy is softening. Canada's ce...
Jan 20, 2023
Elizabeth May looks to sow new growth as she retakes reins of Green Party
OTTAWA - The Green Party's Elizabeth May is keeping her attention on climate action and on internal growth after disappointing results during her brief hiatus as party leader. May is now "job-sharing"...
Jan 20, 2023
Look Forward to the Model Train Show in Prince Albert
There will be a Model Train Show January 28 and 29 at the Gateway Mall in Prince Albert.See the poster for details.
Jan 20, 2023
Mounties recall rescuing woman from smoke-filled home
Two RCMP officers are being credited with saving an unresponsive woman from a smoke-filled house in the Southey area.In a media release Friday, the Mounties said the incident happened just before 5 a....
Jan 20, 2023
Talks in Germany end without decision on sending Leopard battle tanks to Ukraine
OTTAWA - Defence Minister Anita Anand is returning to Canada after a meeting in Germany today where allies failed to make much headway on providing battle tanks to Ukraine. The question was at the top...
Jan 20, 2023
Defense chiefs fail to resolve dispute on tanks for Ukraine
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (AP) - Defense leaders meeting at a U.S. air base in on Germany on Friday failed to resolve divisions over providing advanced battle tanks to Ukraine after more than five ho...
Jan 20, 2023
Premiers are united in push for more health funding from Ottawa: Ford
LONDON, Ont. - The provinces won't be signing individual deals on health-care funding with the federal government, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Friday. Premiers and health ministers across the count...
Jan 20, 2023
Canada hopes to position itself as future leader in commercial space launches
LONGUEUIL, Que. - Canada is hoping to capitalize on its vast geography and space expertise to position itself as the next global player in commercial space launches. Transport Minister Omar Alghabra a...
Jan 20, 2023
Ottawa gives $40M to Atlantic shellfish farmers hit by post-tropical storm Fiona
SPRINGBROOK, P.E.I. - The federal government is providing up to $40 million over two years to shellfish farmers in Atlantic Canada to help them recover from damage caused by post-tropical storm Fiona....
Jan 20, 2023