Murray Wood: Why most of us are Switzerland when it comes to culture war debates
As society becomes more and more divided, Murray Wood says a lot of his friends are just trying to stay neutral, as ther...
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COVID-19-related spending set to drop sharply over coming year: PBO report
OTTAWA - Parliament's budget watchdog says the portion of federal spending related to COVID-19 is set to drop by 86 per cent in the coming fiscal year compared to 2020-21, as Canada transitions away f...
Mar 10, 2021
Inquiry into Nova Scotia mass shooting accepting applications from participants
HALIFAX - The independent public inquiry into the mass shooting in Nova Scotia that claimed 22 lives last spring is now accepting applications from potential participants.The commission of inquiry, fo...
Mar 10, 2021
As Texas casts off shackles of COVID-19, lessons of 2020 still loom large for many
LLANO, Texas - In this weather-beaten Texas town, where frayed tributes to Donald Trump are still prominent among the cactus and yucca plants along the two-lane highway, there are two kinds of shopkee...
Mar 10, 2021
Royal response fails to end anger over Meghan racism claims
LONDON - Buckingham Palace's response to Prince Harry and Meghan's allegations of racism and mistreatment has failed to quiet the controversy, with some observers criticizing the royal family for not ...
Mar 10, 2021
Conservative tension with anti-abortion groups an echo of Liberal battle in the 1990s
OTTAWA - Patrick Johnston has been having flashbacks about his own unhappy experience in federal politics as he watches attempts by anti-abortion groups to influence the outcome of next week's Conserv...
Mar 10, 2021
Who have provinces pegged to receive COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks?
As COVID-19 vaccine supplies ramp up across the country, most provinces and territories have released details of who can expect to receive a shot in the coming weeks. Here's a list of their plans to d...
Mar 10, 2021
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday, March 10, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 77,818 new vaccinations administered for a total of 2,543,253...
Mar 10, 2021
Bank of Canada keeps key interest rate target on hold despite more upbeat forecast
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada kept its key interest rate on hold Wednesday even as it said it now expects the economy will grow over the first three months of this year, an about-face from its previous ...
Mar 10, 2021
Ford government trampled democracy with mid-election changes, Toronto tells top court
OTTAWA - The City of Toronto is telling the Supreme Court of Canada the Ontario government "trampled on" basic democratic norms when it slashed the size of city council during a municipal election. In...
Mar 10, 2021
Manitoba man sentenced to six years for 'armed aggression' against government
OTTAWA - A Manitoba man who rammed a gate at Rideau Hall before arming himself and heading on foot toward Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's home last July was sentenced Wednesday to six years in prison....
Mar 10, 2021
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Sarah Mills: We must see the good in the world, even when it's hard to find
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Evan chats with political columnist Biran Lilley and lawyer Warren Kinsella after the shocking death of Charlie Kirk. He...
