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Volunteers across Canada will plant a tree today
It's National Tree Day! More than 3000 registered volunteers are gathering in parks and green spaces today, to plant, remove invasive plant species and increase local biodiversity. That's almost doubl...
Tara Clow Sep 25, 2024
New stamps to reflect Canada's residential schools
New stamps are being issued by Canada Post to reflect the history and legacy of Canada's residential school system. The stamps were created to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation...
Randy Thoms Sep 23, 2024
Ottawa spending $250M to end encampments, want funds matched
Ottawa is forking over funding to address homelessness and end encampments across the country but are calling on other levels of government to help. The feds say through Canada's Housing Plan they are...
Caitlin Snow Sep 23, 2024
Sarah McLachlan on new Canadian postage stamp
Canada Post has issued a new stamp to honour singer-songwriter and musician Sarah McLachlan. The multi-award-winning Canadian artist has sold more than 40 million albums worldwide and is also known fo...
Kelli Rickard Sep 21, 2024
Manitoba premier still number 1
Manitoba's Premier continues to be the most popular in Canada. The latest Angus-Reid poll has Wab Kinew with 66% support. He is the only premier over the 50 per cent mark. Alberta's Danielle Smith, Ne...
Randy Thoms Sep 20, 2024
Tensions flare in Parliament as NDP announce support of Liberals
In a heated session of the House of Commons, tensions flared between NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, centring on a non-confidence motion aimed at Prime Minister Just...
Evan Taylor Sep 20, 2024
Tupperware files for bankruptcy
Tupperware Brands, once an iconic name in food storage, has filed for bankruptcy, citing mounting financial losses. The US-based company, which became a household staple in the 1950s through "Tupperwa...
Evan Taylor Sep 19, 2024
Blocs will not support non-confidence motion
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's effort to trigger a non-confidence vote in Parliament has been blocked by the Bloc Qubcois, ensuring the Liberals remain in power. Bloc Leader Yves-Franois Blanc...
Evan Taylor Sep 19, 2024
Federal government further reduces intake of international students
Canada's universities and colleges will see their number of international students drop further. The federal government is putting a cap on study permits, reducing the current number of 485,000 study ...
Randy Thoms Sep 19, 2024
Canadian Medical Association says sorry to Indigenous people
An apology from the Canadian Medical Association for the role the medical profession has played in harms to Indigenous people. It came during a ceremony in Victoria, British Columbia. President Dr. Jo...
Randy Thoms Sep 19, 2024





