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Emergencies Act committee members will take oath of secrecy: government Senate rep
OTTAWA - Members of a parliamentary committee set up to scrutinize the Emergencies Act will have to take an oath of secrecy, but will not be given access to highly classified material, says the govern...
Feb 22, 2022
U.S. warns Canada, again, that it's not happy about proposed digital services tax
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Trade Representative's office has once again made its feelings clear about Canada's plan to implement a controversial new tax on digital services. The office issued an abrupt sta...
Feb 22, 2022
Vaccines, masks required at universities despite broader relaxing of restrictions
TORONTO - Several Canadian universities are maintaining COVID-19 precautions such as vaccine mandates and masking for in-person classes even as governments roll back pandemic restrictions. Ontario is ...
Feb 22, 2022
Trudeau to address Russia's troop deployment into eastern Ukraine
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will address the Russian military's deployment into eastern Ukraine at a news conference this evening. The prime minister is scheduled to appear at 5 p.m. ET alo...
Feb 22, 2022
U.S. envoy Cohen discusses co-operation on Ukraine, convoy protest aftermath
OTTAWA - The American envoy in Ottawa says Canada and the United States are fully aligned on a set of sanctions that will inflict pain on high-level Russians if the country further invades Ukraine. U....
Feb 22, 2022
Canadians Jeff Smith, Matt Campbell to take part in Madison Square Garden darts event
Canadians Jeff (The Silencer) Smith and Matt (Ginja Ninja) Campbell will compete in the Bet365 U.S. Darts Masters at Madison Square Garden in June. Americans Danny (The Gambler) Baggish and Jules (The...
Feb 22, 2022
'Safety shattered': N.S. mass shooting inquiry hears about impact on mental health
HALIFAX - The federal-provincial inquiry investigating the 2020 mass murder in Nova Scotia heard Tuesday from experts who talked about the tragedy's impact on the mental health of Nova Scotians and li...
Feb 22, 2022
Showcase rosters still shines light on SJHL talent after cancellation
Even though the 2021/22 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) and Manitoba Junior Hockey League Showcase will not be taking place this year due to COVID-19 restrictions, SJHL coaches still wanted t...
Feb 22, 2022
Charles, Bolduc among players participating in CFL, CFLPA joint mentorship program
TORONTO - Rarely are pro athletes prepared for the end of their playing days, but Jean-Philippe Buldoc says a joint venture between the CFL and CFL Players' Association will give players in Canada an ...
Feb 22, 2022
Canada's Shapovalov advances to second round in Dubai with in over Fucsovics
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Canada's Denis Shapovalov advanced to the second round of the Dubai Tennis Championships with a 4-6, 6-4, 7-5 win over Hungary's Marton Fucsovics on Tuesday. Shapovalov h...
Feb 22, 2022