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Trump tells anxious tech leaders: 'We're here to help'
NEW YORK - President-elect Donald Trump, who faced fierce opposition from some Silicon Valley leaders during the election campaign, strove to assure the titans of tech on Wednesday that his administra...
Dec 14, 2016
Mayors ask feds to ensure provinces offer more cash for transit projects
OTTAWA - The mayors of Canada’s biggest cities are asking the federal government to prod their provincial counterparts to pony up more cash for transit projects. In a letter sent this week to In...
Apr 26, 2017
Nova Scotia launches 'birds and bees' videos addressing sexual violence
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia has launched a video campaign on sexual violence that features animated birds and bees discussing consent and other issues at a house party. The campaign - entitled Sexual Violen...
Oct 04, 2016
National group launches legal action to increase abortion access in New Brunswick
FREDERICTON - A national civil liberties group is launching a legal action against New Brunswick in order to increase abortion access in the province.The Canadian Civil Liberties Association filed a s...
Jan 07, 2021
Canadian Chamber of Commerce urges feds to axe pricey COVID-19 border test
OTTAWA - The head of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce says it's "irrational" for Canada to require fully vaccinated travellers to complete an expensive COVID-19 test before crossing the bord...
Nov 04, 2021
Ottawa protest gridlock sparks criticism of police as residents demand city back
OTTAWA - The ire of Ottawa residents about the downtown paralysis created by a protest against COVID-19 measures is sparking questions concerning the role of police in ensuring public order. Ottawa po...
Jan 31, 2022
Budget plan repays New York, Florida, for Trump security
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Officials in Florida and New York were celebrating the news Monday that a proposed national budget would reimburse the millions of dollars they’ve spent protecting Presid...
May 01, 2017
Neighbours take B.C. condo owner to court over allegations of prostitution
VANCOUVER - A condo owner has been ordered to stop using his property for business purposes - including alleged “prostitution related activities” - after his neighbours went to court armed...
Jan 10, 2018
Saskatchewan to see federal carbon tax kick in today
The federal government's carbon tax takes effect on Monday in Saskatchewan.People will notice an immediate impact at gas pumps, where gas prices will go up 4.4 cents per litre."That means that ev...
Apr 01, 2019
NDP raises oversight concerns about new Sask. Marshals Service
The provincial government is closer to establishing the Saskatchewan Marshals Service, but the NDP opposition is raising concerns about oversight.The new provincial police service can now be formed by...
Aug 16, 2023