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Legal action possible for not repaying COVID benefits
People who have made no effort to repay their COVID benefits could face legal action from the Canada Revenue Agency. The CRA says it will start issuing warnings in July to people who have failed to re...
Randy Thoms Jun 27, 2024
More people now eligible for federal dental plan
More Canadians are now eligible to apply for the federal dental care plan as of Thursday. The federal program now includes adults with disabilities and children under the age of 18. "With today's anno...
Brad Perry Jun 27, 2024
Another strike call by Westjet engineers
More than 70-thousand air travellers could have their travel plans interrupted this weekend. The union representing Westjet's aircraft maintenance engineers has issued another strike notice that could...
Randy Thoms Jun 26, 2024
Manitoba premier maintains highest approval rating
Manitoba's newest premier continues to have the highest approval ratings among Canadian leaders. That is according to the latest quarterly survey conducted by the non-profit Angus Reid Institute. NDP ...
Brad Perry Jun 26, 2024

Canada's inflation rate ticks up in May
The country's annual inflation rate ticked up in May, according to Statistics Canada. The Consumer Price Index stood at 2.9 per cent, up slightly from 2.7 per cent in April. Officials said Tuesday tha...
Brad Perry Jun 25, 2024 Radiofabrik - Community Media Association Salzburg / CC
Conservatives topple Liberals in T.O. byelection after more than 2 decades
Conservative candidate Don Stewart has won the longtime federal Liberal stronghold of Toronto-St. Paul's. Monday's byelection was seen by some as a referendum on the Trudeau government. Because of the...
Kelli Rickard Jun 25, 2024
Panthers hold off Oilers to win first Stanley Cup
The Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup champions. They beat the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 in Game 7 on home ice. Sam Reinhart had the game-winning-goal in the second period. Sergei Bobrovsky had 23 saves for ...
Kevin Northup Jun 24, 2024
Toronto byelection seen as Trudeau government referendum
It is being seen by some as a referendum on the Trudeau government. A federal byelection is taking place Monday in the riding of Toronto-St. Paul's. Liberal MP and former cabinet minister Carolyn Benn...
Brad Perry Jun 24, 2024
Edmonton Oilers just one win from Stanley Cup
History could be made on Monday night. The Edmonton Oilers are heading back to Florida to take the ice against the Panthers in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup final. Edmonton Oilers fans dancing in the stre...
Tara Clow Jun 22, 2024
UPDATE: James K. Irving passes away
A well-known Canadian businessman has passed away. James K. (J.K.) Irving was the chairman of J.D. Irving, Limited, which is based in Saint John, N.B. His family announced his passing on Friday. He wa...
Tara Clow Jun 21, 2024




