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Barton preaches defence spending, but Sajjan says Ottawa spent $2.3B too little
OTTAWA - The federal government spent $2.3 billion less than originally planned last year on new military gear, Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan revealed Wednesday, even as a prominent economic adviser ...
May 30, 2018
Turmoil in Italy likely to grab attention around G7 finance ministers' table
WHISTLER, B.C. - Before all the attention turns to the G7’s big show in Quebec next week, the finance lieutenants from the exclusive club of industrialized nations will have a mor...
May 30, 2018
Michael Jackson's estate sues Disney, ABC over TV special
LOS ANGELES - The estate of Michael Jackson sued ABC and parent company Disney on Wednesday, saying a two-hour documentary on the singer’s last days improperly used the King of Pop’s songs...
May 30, 2018
Canada adds to list of Venezuelans being sanctioned for undermining democracy
OTTAWA - Global Affairs says Canada is adding more Venezuelans to its sanctions list. Another 14 individuals have been added to the list of people who Canada says are among those responsible for the d...
May 30, 2018
'Racist' bus mechanic no longer with city after scathing rights report
HALIFAX - A Halifax bus mechanic who allegedly created a poisonous work environment by terrorizing his co-workers with racial slurs and harassment no longer works for the transit service. City spokesm...
May 30, 2018
Consumers confused: Study says reform best-before labels to reduce food waste
Don’t toss that yogurt cup even if it’s a few days past its best-before date, says a national study on reducing Canada’s colossal food waste. The National Zero Waste Counci...
May 30, 2018
Historical association rebrands award named for John A. Macdonald
REGINA - A Canadian historical association is stripping the name of the country’s first prime minister from one of its top honours. John A. Macdonald’s place in Canadian history ...
May 30, 2018
Locals have mixed feelings on federal pipeline purchase
Yesterday's announcement by Finance Minister Bill Morneau that the Liberal government intends to purchase the Trans Mountain pipeline project from Kinder Morgan for $4.5 billion is generating mixed re...
May 30, 2018
Locals have mixed feelings on federal pipeline purchase
Yesterday's announcement by Finance Minister Bill Morneau that the Liberal government intends to purchase the Trans Mountain pipeline project from Kinder Morgan for $4.5 billion is generating mixed re...
May 30, 2018
2 face drug charges as police investigate toddler death
MANCHESTER, N.H. - Police in New Hampshire found an array of drugs in an apartment during an investigation into the death of a 20-month-old child. Police say two people have been charged with drug pos...
May 30, 2018