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Canada not looking toward windfall taxes on fossil fuel companies, minister says
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault isn't warming to the idea of combating climate change by imposing a windfall tax on the massive profits being posted by Canadian energy companies. U.N. ...
Sep 22, 2022
Quebec election: Liberals, Anglade attempt to turn around struggling campaign
MONTREAL - With polls suggesting her party could be relegated to third place in the Oct. 3 election, Quebec Liberal Leader Dominique Anglade is trying to turn around her team's fortunes by putting mor...
Sep 22, 2022
Canadian forward Deanne Rose sidelined by Achilles injury playing for Reading
READING, United Kingdom - Canadian forward Deanne Rose has been sidelined "for an extended period" after suffering an Achilles injury playing for Reading FC in its season opener in its Barclays Women'...
Sep 22, 2022
Mutiny charge withdrawn as military officer goes on trial for anti-vaccine comments
OTTAWA - A Canadian Armed Forces officer who urged other military members against helping to distribute COVID-19 vaccines has pleaded guilty to conduct to the prejudice of good order and discipline. O...
Sep 22, 2022
Canadian Olympic Committee signs agreement with Abuse-Free Sport
TORONTO - The Canadian Olympic Committee has signed an agreement to join Abuse-Free Sport, Canada's new independent program to address maltreatment in sport. The COC and its stakeholders will be able ...
Sep 22, 2022
US: Security Council must tell Russia to stop nuke threats
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is calling on every U.N. Security Council member to "send a clear message that these reckless nuclear threats must stop immediately." Blink...
Sep 22, 2022
Spouse of gunman who killed 22 Nova Scotians calls for policing reforms at inquiry
HALIFAX - The spouse of the gunman who killed 22 Nova Scotians in the 2020 mass shooting is calling for improved police training and handling of domestic violence. Jessica Zita, a lawyer representing ...
Sep 22, 2022
Edmonton Oilers sign forward Ryan McLeod to one-year contract extension
EDMONTON - Forward Ryan McLeod has signed a one-year contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers, the club announced Thursday. The contract carries an average annual value of $798,000. McLeod is enter...
Sep 22, 2022
Alex Jones set to testify in trial over Sandy Hook hoax lies
WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) - Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones appeared in court Thursday in Connecticut as he and his lawyer try to limit damages he must pay for promoting the lie that the 2012 Sandy Hook sc...
Sep 22, 2022
New taxes on banks and life insurers will generate $5.3 billion over five years: PBO
OTTAWA - The parliamentary budget officer estimates proposed new federal taxes on some financial institutions could generate $5.3 billion over the next five years. Two new PBO reports calculate the ex...
Sep 22, 2022
