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Assisted-dying bill wins approval in principle over Conservative objections
OTTAWA - Over the objections of dozens of Conservatives, the House of Commons gave approval in principle Thursday to a bill that would make it easier for dying Canadians to get medical help to end the...
Oct 29, 2020
Federal government unveils rules for $750-million emissions reduction fund
OTTAWA - Oil and gas companies that use federal cash to help cut methane emissions from their operations won't have to repay every penny if they eliminate the methane emissions entirely. Natural Resou...
Oct 29, 2020
Auditor general blames government incompetence for costly Quebec ferry saga
MONTREAL - Quebec's auditor general is blaming incompetence within the province's ferry service corporation for the ill-fated acquisition of a vessel that cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollar...
Oct 29, 2020
NHL clears ex-Panthers GM of wrongdoing after investigation
The NHL on Thursday cleared Dale Tallon of any wrongdoing after an independent investigation found it could not substantiate claims he made inappropriate racial, religious and ethnic comments as gener...
Oct 29, 2020
Swimming Canada urges pools to accommodate youth, says can be done safely
The number of young swimmers in Canada is dwindling because of barriers posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.Closed swimming pools and pools operating at reduced capacity have impacted swimmers under the ag...
Oct 29, 2020
B.C. man's lawsuit over marketing of Canada Dry ginger ale settled for $200,000
VANCOUVER - The maker of Canada Dry ginger ale has agreed to pay more than $200,000 to settle a class-action lawsuit launched by a B.C. man who alleged he was misled by marketing suggesting the soda h...
Oct 29, 2020
QMJHL's Atlantic teams play on amid COVID-19 pandemic: 'It gets a little surreal'
Once the national anthem is over and the referee drops the puck at centre ice, the action looks exactly the same to Jim Hulton. The hits, the goals, the speed, the saves. It's everything else that giv...
Oct 29, 2020
Suncor says end of Alberta oil quotas a 'positive signal' as it reports $302M loss
CALGARY - The CEO of Suncor Energy Inc. says the Alberta government's decision to end its oil production curtailment program in December after almost two years is ``a very positive signal'' for the oi...
Oct 29, 2020
Ontario Hockey League hopes to kick off season in February, following QMJHL, WHL
TORONTO - The Ontario Hockey League hopes to start its next season in February. The OHL announced Thursday it plans to start the season on Feb. 4. The season is slated to be 40 games, down from the us...
Oct 29, 2020
Dr. Hinshaw shares COVID-19 update for Oct. 29
Alberta's chief medical officer of health is set to provide her latest update on the COVID-19 situation in the province.Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak during a news conference scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Yo...
Oct 29, 2020