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A few quick facts about federal spending, assistance during a natural disaster
OTTAWA - On Monday, Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale said the government would work out with Ontario and Quebec who would cover what costs as part of the response to ongoing flooding. Less than 24...
May 09, 2017
Damaged Queen Victoria statue is beyond repair, Manitoba government says
WINNIPEG - A statue of Queen Victoria that was toppled and beheaded by protesters last year outside the Manitoba legislature is beyond repair and will not be restored. "It's gone through a length...
Jun 22, 2022
Applications to open Monday for rink improvement grants
Some hockey and curling rinks in Saskatchewan are about to get a few upgrades.The provincial government announced Tuesday the Community Rink Affordability Grant (CRAG) program is to start taking appli...
Dec 08, 2020
Easing liability rules for Twitter, Facebook could backfire on U.S.: Geist
WASHINGTON - Experts say President Donald Trump's bid to defend free expression on the Internet could end up having the opposite effect - and even put the United States offside in its new trade agreem...
May 28, 2020
Ministry makes further changes amid pandemic
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Justice is implementing further changes amid the COVID-19 pandemic.According to a media release, in order to protect the health and safety of court users and staff during ...
Mar 26, 2020
More than 200 wildfires burning as BC Wildfire Service says risk is high to extreme
More than two dozen wildfires sparked overnight across British Columbia and the BC Wildfire Service website shows nearly half are believed to have been caused by lightning. One of those blazes has alr...
Jul 08, 2021
B.C. enacts regulation to ensure protection of Ozempic supply for diabetes patients
VICTORIA - British Columbia is bringing in a new regulation immediately to ensure diabetes patients don't face a shortage of the drug Ozempic, touted by celebrities for its weight loss side effects. H...
Apr 19, 2023
B.C. man convicted of child exploitation for involvement in international porn ring
SURREY, B.C. - A British Columbia man has been convicted for his involvement in an international online group dedicated to trafficking child pornography. The province's RCMP division says in a release...
Apr 03, 2024
Advocates urge provinces to follow Quebec's lead in crackdown on illegal Airbnbs
More provinces should follow Quebec's lead in seeking to hold short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb accountable for uncertified listings, advocates say. The Quebec government tabled a bill last T...
May 15, 2023
Sedentary adults and the rise of mushroom poisonings; In-The-News for Oct. 29
In-The-News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Oct. 29. What we are watching in Canada ... A ...
Oct 31, 2019