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CAA launches new guide for air passengers
The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) says you can now breathe a sigh of relief when travelling by plane. CAA launched the Air Passenger Help Guide on Tuesday to better help navigate and understan...
Regis Phillips Feb 27, 2024
Federal legislation targets harmful online content
The Trudeau government tabled long-awaited legislation on Monday aimed at combatting harmful content online. The Online Harms Act would require online platforms to reduce exposure to seven categories ...
Brad Perry Feb 26, 2024
Pharmacare deal reached between NDP, Liberals: reports
The Liberals and the NDP have reportedly reached a deal on national pharmacare. Several media reports say the legislation includes coverage for contraceptives and diabetes meds. The deal means the New...
Brad Perry Feb 23, 2024
Lynx Air to shut down operations
If you have a flight booked through Lynx Air, you're about to be out of luck. The Calgary-based, low-cost carrier has filed for creditor protection and will shut down on Monday. In a statement they sa...
Caitlin Snow Feb 23, 2024
More Canadians making effort to buy discounted food: survey
More Canadians are searching for deals when it comes to grocery shopping, according to a new survey by Dalhousie University. It comes after Loblaws recently backtracked on changing their discount of 5...
Caitlin Snow Feb 22, 2024
NDP wants pharmacare legislation by March 1
A supply-and-confidence agreement between the federal Liberals and New Democrats could be nearing its end. The NDP have given the Trudeau government until March 1 to table pharmacare legislation in th...
Brad Perry Feb 21, 2024

January inflation slows to 2.9%: StatCan
Canada's annual inflation rate slowed in January, according to the latest report from Statistics Canada. The Consumer Price Index rose 2.9 per cent year over year, compared to 3.4 per cent in December...
Brad Perry Feb 20, 2024 Radiofabrik - Community Media Association Salzburg / CC
Nasal spray recalled due to possible bacterial contamination
If you have recently been prescribed a nasal spray to treat allergies or sinusitis, check to see if it is included in a Health Canada recall. Two lots of the 50 microgram bottle of APO-Mometasone nasa...
Tara Clow Feb 20, 2024
Tax filing season begins Monday
It is time to start gathering all of that paperwork for your tax return. Next Monday, Feb. 19, is the first day you can file your 2023 return online. Those who file on paper should get their income ta...
Brad Perry Feb 16, 2024
NHL and junior leagues named in lawsuit
An antitrust lawsuit has been filed in a New York federal court against the NHL and several other hockey leagues over the systematic exploitation of teenagers pursuing their dream to play in the Natio...
Adam Riley Feb 15, 2024





