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UPDATE: Facebook, Instagram coming back online
Several popular social media platforms are beginning to come back online after issues earlier in the day Tuesday. Users across the globe reported having problems accessing Facebook and Instagram, whic...
Brad Perry Mar 05, 2024
Details released for former PM Brian Mulroney's state funeral
A state funeral for the late Brian Mulroney will be held later this month, in Montreal. The federal government made the announced Tuesday. His casket will lie in state in Ottawa, then lie in repose in...
Caitlin Snow Mar 05, 2024
Federal government to table budget on April 16
The federal government has announced that it will be tabling its 2024 budget on April 16. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, who has been leading the budget development, says it will focus on "b...
Evan Taylor Mar 04, 2024
Tentative deal for CN's bridge and track workers
CN workers responsible for track maintenance have a tentative agreement. The members of the United Steelworkers Union still need to ratify it. Voting is planned for late March or early April. The unio...
Randy Thoms Mar 04, 2024
UPD: Former PM Brian Mulroney dead at 84
Former prime minister Brian Mulroney has passed away. His daughter, Caroline Mulroney shared the news via social media on Thursday. "On behalf of my mother and our family, it is with great sadness we ...
Steve MacArthur Feb 29, 2024
Feds announce details of national pharmacare program
The first phase of a national pharmacare program has been announced. It will cover contraception and diabetes treatments. Health Minister Mark Holland says there is a reason why they chose birth contr...
Tim Davidson Feb 29, 2024
Visa requirements for Mexican travellers reinstated for Canada
An increase in asylum claims in Canada will mean changes to travel requirements for Mexican travellers. Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced Thursday that they will now require a visa for access...
Tara Clow Feb 29, 2024
Economy grows in Q4 on an annualized basis
Higher exports and reduced imports helped grow Canada's economy in the fourth quarter. Statistics Canada says real gross domestic product (GDP) grew at an annualized rate of one per cent. It followed ...
Brad Perry Feb 29, 2024
Former World Junior players to be tried together on sexual assault charges
The five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team charged with sexual assault will have their case heard by a jury. The Globe and Mail is reporting the players will be tried together as a g...
News Feb 28, 2024
Pink Shirt Day on Wednesday
Canadians are invited to help promote diversity and respect in schools, workplaces and communities by wearing pink Wednesday. Pink Shirt Day originated in 2007 after two Nova Scotia teenagers encourag...
Brad Perry Feb 28, 2024





