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Montreal versus the rest of Quebec: new divisions ahead of the 2018 election
MONTREAL - For half a century Quebec politics have been dominated by the split between those who wanted to stay inside the Canadian federation and those who wanted out. But the 10 months leading up to...
Dec 15, 2017
CIBC report warns of education/skills gap unless post-secondary system changes
A CIBC economics report warns that Canada’s post-secondary institutions need to change their ways to begin producing enough graduates with the right skills to drive future economic growth. Autho...
Aug 29, 2017
Over 2,800 deaths last year linked to opioids, hospitalizations also on rise: officials
TORONTO - At least 2,816 Canadians died from opioid-related causes in 2016 and that number “will almost certainly” surpass 3,000 in 2017, the country’s chief public health officer pr...
Sep 14, 2017
Both sides in Canada-U.S. pipeline debate clash today over cross-border Line 5
WASHINGTON - North America's existential debate about the virtues and dangers of oil and gas pipelines faces a critical test today in Wisconsin. That's where a district court judge will hear arguments...
May 18, 2023
Huawei unveils flagship foldable smartphone for China market
BEIJING - Struggling under U.S. sanctions, Huawei unveiled a folding smartphone with an 8-inch (20-centimetre) -wide screen Monday to show off its tech prowess but said it will be sold only in China. ...
Feb 23, 2021
Elks host Riders with CFL playoff chances hanging by a thread
EDMONTON - After losing two in a row to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the Edmonton Elks' playoff hopes hang by a thread. The 5-10 Elks will need to win their final three games of the regular season - at ...
Oct 04, 2024
Province records 60th death, 274 new cases of COVID-19
The Government of Saskatchewan has reported another resident from the Regina zone who tested positive for COVID-19 and was in their 60s has died.There are 274 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskat...
Dec 07, 2020
202 COVID-19 cases reported, lower numbers due to data issue
The province is reporting 202 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, bringing the total up to 9,730 cases. The Saskatchewan Health Authority did note the reported number is "much lower than anticipated ...
Dec 05, 2020
Alberta college seeks feedback from doctors on draft opioid prescribing rules
EDMONTON - Alberta’s medical regulator wants more stringent rules on how physicians prescribe opioid painkillers and other drugs to improve the safety of patients. The College of Physicians and ...
Sep 11, 2016
Trump seeks an initial $7.9 billion in Harvey aid
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump has sent lawmakers an initial request for a $7.9 billion down payment toward Harvey relief and recovery efforts. The request, expected to be swiftly approved by Con...
Sep 02, 2017