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Alberta moves to force oilpatch to pay owed taxes above 'threshold' amount
The Alberta government says it's moving to force oilpatch companies to make good on their unpaid municipal taxes. Energy Minister Peter Guthrie says he's issued an order that blocks companies from acq...
Mar 20, 2023
Canada's foreign minister says China peace talks in Moscow will prolong Ukraine war
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly says China's attempts to broker peace in Ukraine will likely just help Russia re-arm and prolong the conflict. Joly says in a statement today that the onl...
Mar 20, 2023
Canada Soccer officials defend controversial deal with Canadian Soccer Business
Canada Soccer defended its controversial deal with Canada Soccer Business under questioning on Parliament Hill by the House of Commons heritage committee. The agreement allows the CSB to oversee marke...
Mar 20, 2023
Biden issues first veto, defending Labor Dept. 'ESG' rule
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden on Monday issued the first veto of his presidency as he sought to block Republican-led efforts in Congress to overturn a Labor Department rule allowing retirement...
Mar 20, 2023
Regina tourism agency apologizes for using sexualized slogans
REGINA - An agency responsible for tourism in Regina has apologized for using slogans that have been criticized for their sexual overtones. Experience Regina CEO Tim Reid says the organization fell sh...
Mar 20, 2023
Liberal motion seeking files from Meta, Google 'undemocratic': chamber of commerce
OTTAWA - The head of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce says a Liberal committee motion seeking internal documents from Google and Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is "undemocratic." ...
Mar 20, 2023
Conservatives push motion to bring Telford before committee on foreign interference
OTTAWA - The federal Conservatives are trying to force Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's top aide to answer questions about allegations the Chinese government interfered in Canada's last two federal ele...
Mar 20, 2023
Feds, province invest $485M in agricultural sector
Saskatchewan's agricultural sector is getting additional support from the federal and provincial governments.On Monday, the governments announced $485 million for what is called "strategic agricultura...
Mar 20, 2023
Three people stabbed at high school in the Halifax area, student in custody
HALIFAX - A student was arrested after three people were stabbed Monday morning at a high school in the Halifax area, police say. The three victims were taken to hospital for treatment, and the extent...
Mar 20, 2023
CONCACAF Nations League to hold final four at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium
The CONCACAF Nations League finals will be held at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium, CONCACAF announced Monday. The four League A group winners will head to Las Vegas for semifinals on June 15 and a third...
Mar 20, 2023