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Man accused of four murders in Fredericton viewed disturbing videos, jury told
FREDERICTON - The jury at the Matthew Raymond murder trial in Fredericton has heard there was a stark change in the kinds of videos and images Raymond watched on his computer in the year before the sh...
Oct 14, 2020
New taxpayer watchdog plans to monitor how CRA handles pandemic-stressed taxpayers
OTTAWA - The new federal taxpayers' advocate says he plans to keep a close eye on how the Canada Revenue Agency treats Canadians feeling the financial pain from the COVID-19 pandemic. Franois Boileau ...
Oct 14, 2020
Two Red Deer organizations receive over $20,000 from Lowe’s Canada campaign
Lowe's Canada has announced that of over $2.1 million will be donated to more than 235 non-profit organizations and public schools across the country whose actions make them true heroes in their commu...
Oct 14, 2020
Van attack trial may proceed by videoconference due to COVID-19, court hears
TORONTO - The trial of a man accused of deliberately using a van to kill 10 people on a busy Toronto sidewalk may be held by videoconference next month due to recently imposed COVID-19 restrictions, c...
Oct 14, 2020
The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): --- 11:20 a.m. Quebec is reporting 1,203 new cases of COVID-19, 844 of which are from the past 24 hours. Authorities said today ...
Oct 14, 2020
Albertans invited to share thoughts for Budget 2021
EDMONTON, AB - Albertans have an opportunity to share their thoughts on the upcoming Budget 2021.Minister of Finance Travis Toews spoke Wednesday morning on how residents can have their say on the gov...
Oct 14, 2020
WestJet cutting flights to Atlantic Canada, laying off staff
CALGARY - WestJet says it is indefinitely suspending operations to Moncton, N.B, Fredericton, Sydney, N.S., and Charlottetown, while significantly reducing service to Halifax and St. John's, N.L.The a...
Oct 14, 2020
Ex-senator Don Meredith's staff to be compensated $498K for harassment, abuse
OTTAWA - The Senate of Canada will pay nearly half a million dollars in compensation to nine employees of a now-resigned senator who say they suffered harassment, including sexual harassment, on the j...
Oct 14, 2020
Two-time Scotties champ Carey may have to focus on mixed doubles to get to Games
Curling's free-agent frenzy wasn't kind to Chelsea Carey. All three members of her rink moved on last March, leaving the two-time Scotties champion without a team entering the most critical seas...
Oct 14, 2020
Tax rate going up for multi-family properties in Red Deer
A property tax rate increase is on the way for owners of multi-family residential properties in Red Deer. City council on Tuesday approved a phased-in increase for these properties in a bid to create ...
Oct 14, 2020