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Feds to deliver nearly $400M to tackle gun crime
Over the next five years the federal government is providing $390.6 million dollars to provinces and territories to combat gun crime and gang activities. Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino made th...
May 08, 2023
Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada
Are you and your family prepared in the event of an emergency? Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada runs from May 7 to 14. This year, the theme is Be Prepared. Know Your Risks. You are encouraged to ...
May 08, 2023
Survey finds inflation and gas prices having little impact on travel
A new survey found Canadians are still planning to travel this summer but may scale down a bit due to fuel and inflation concerns. Over 1500 Canadians were polled by Angus Reid as a part of the 2023 e...
May 08, 2023
Wildfires force provincial state of emergency in Alberta, force nearly 25,000 to evacuate
More than 100 wildfires continue to burn in the province of Alberta. Premier Danielle Smith declared a provincial state of emergency Saturday. "We will keep Albertan's informed as the situation change...
May 08, 2023
Poll finds not all Canadians will tune in for Coronation ceremony
As many Canadians prepare to witness the first coronation ceremony in 70 years, others would like to see the Monarchy eliminated altogether, according to a poll by Abacus Data. Over 1700 Canadians wer...
May 05, 2023
COVID-19 no longer global health emergency: WHO
The World Health Organization says COVID-19 is no longer a global health emergency. On twitter, the WHO says this comes from the advice of the Emergency Committee, after meeting for the 15th time. How...
May 05, 2023
41,000 jobs added in April, unemployment unchanged: Stats Canada
Employment rose by 41,000 jobs in April, all in part-time work, while full-time work held steady. Stats Canada says the job gains were in wholesale and retail trade, transportation and warehousing, cu...
May 05, 2023
Astronaut Jeremy Hansen to be flag bearer at King's coronation
Before he flies to the moon, astronaut Jeremy Hansen will be Canada's flag bearer at King Charles's coronation in London this Saturday, May 6. He will lead a procession, with two other Canadians who h...
May 05, 2023
Canadian soldier identified from First World War
A Canadian soldier who served in the First World War has been identified. Through extensive historical and archival research, a previously unknown grave has been identified as Corporal Frederick Perci...
May 04, 2023
PSAC reaches tentative deal for CRA workers
It's back to work for more than 35, 000 Canada Revenue Agency workers. The Public Service Alliance of Canada reached a tentative agreement with the CRA overnight. It includes wage increases, more flex...
May 04, 2023
