Murray Wood: A special Grey Cup edition of who's hot... and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week, Wood is pre...
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Manitoba makes masks mandatory for Winnipeg as COVID-19 cases surge
WINNIPEG - Manitoba's chief public health officer is making masks mandatory in indoor public spaces in Winnipeg as cases of COVID-19 continue to surge in the city. Dr. Brent Roussin announced Fr...
Sep 25, 2020
First Nations police services look to throne speech pledge for higher, stable funding
OTTAWA - The Rama Police Service, which serves the Chippewas of Rama First Nation, does not have dedicated funding for forensic and crime investigation units, or to provide aid to victims. Rama Police...
Sep 25, 2020
Finance Department says federal deficit hit $148.6 billion through July
OTTAWA - The federal government ran a deficit of $148.6 billion during the first four months of its 2020-2021 fiscal year, the result of unprecedented spending in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Th...
Sep 25, 2020
'Not a conservation concern': N.S. Mi'kmaq won't deplete lobster stock, says expert
HALIFAX - An Indigenous-run lobster fishery off the coast of southwestern Nova Scotia isn't the big environmental threat that it's being made out to be, according to a fisheries expert. The ...
Sep 25, 2020
Feds pledge $440 million to join international vaccine program
OTTAWA - Canada will spend $440 million to join an international program that is trying ensure COVID-19 vaccines aren't just hoarded by rich countries, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday. But C...
Sep 25, 2020
Liberals reach deal with NDP on COVID-19 aid bill, likely averting election
OTTAWA - The minority Liberal government has reached a deal with the New Democrats over legislation to support workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, securing the backing needed to survive a confidence...
Sep 25, 2020
Corruption charges stayed against former Quebec deputy premier, five co-accused
QUEBEC - A judge has granted a stay of proceedings in the corruption case of former Quebec deputy premier Nathalie Normandeau and her co-accused, bringing the lengthy legal saga to an end. Quebec cour...
Sep 25, 2020
The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): --- 7 p.m. The federal government says there has been a "considerable" weekly increase in the number of new and active COVID-19 ...
Sep 25, 2020
Criminal case against federal MP adjourned until end of October
OTTAWA - Federal MP Marwan Tabbara's criminal case is now adjourned until the end of October. The 36-year-old MP from Kitchener was arrested April 10 and charged with two counts of assault, as well as...
Sep 25, 2020
End of CERB means uncertainty for some, new system for others
OTTAWA - In mid-March, Christine Ilott's manager broke some bad news to her: she was losing her job in live theatre as a result of the pandemic. The 47-year-old went home to her basement apartme...
Sep 25, 2020
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