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B.C. has plan to streamline housing permit approval process to get more homes built
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia government is creating a single hub for developers to get provincial approval for their projects in another step to tackle the housing shortage. Premier David Eby says...
Jan 16, 2023
Quarterback Jeremiah Masoli signs contract extension with Ottawa Redblacks
OTTAWA - Quarterback Jeremiah Masoli has signed a contract extension with the Ottawa Reblacks. The 34-year-old American is now under contract through the 2024 season. Masoli is entering his second sea...
Jan 16, 2023
Police in India charge two men in deaths of family who froze crossing into U.S.
Police in India say two men are facing charges in the deaths of a family who froze a year ago while trying to cross from Manitoba into the United States. Deputy Commissioner Chaitanya Mandlik of the A...
Jan 16, 2023
P.E.I. premier asking Ottawa to reduce toll for Confederation Bridge
CHARLOTTETOWN - The premier of Prince Edward Island is asking the federal government to reduce the toll for the Confederation Bridge to make trips to the mainland more affordable. Dennis King says he ...
Jan 16, 2023
CRA files labour complaint against union amid bargaining impasse ahead of tax season
OTTAWA - The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has filed an unfair labour practices complaint against the union representing taxation employees, claiming it is not bargaining in good faith. The Public Servi...
Jan 16, 2023
Martin Jones, Lucas Raymond, Nikita Kucherov named NHL's three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Seattle goaltender Martin Jones, Detroit left-wing Lucas Raymond and Tampa Bay right-wing Nikita Kucherov have been named the NHL's three stars of the week. Jones went 3-0-0 with a 1.67 goa...
Jan 16, 2023
Trudeau says Ottawa looking at bail reform after letter from premiers demands action
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government is looking "carefully" and "quickly" at a letter from Canada's premiers calling for reforms to the country's bail system. Premiers from all 1...
Jan 16, 2023
Guilbeault gives green light to James Bay lithium mine with 271 conditions
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says a new lithium mine in northern Quebec can go ahead with more than 270 conditions to protect wildlife and respect Indigenous use of the lands of tra...
Jan 16, 2023
Canadian forward Jonathan David reaches 40-goal milestone with France's Lille
Thanks to a two-goal performance against Troyes, Canadian Jonathan David has become the first foreign player to reach 40 goals with Lille in France's Ligue 1. The forward from Ottawa, who turned 23 Sa...
Jan 16, 2023
ROTHENBURGER: Deputy mayor is a backup goalie and it should stay that way
WHAT'S THE JOB of the deputy mayor? What is he or she supposed to do?The answer is, as little as possible. That's because the mayor's job is full time, and there should be very few times when the mayo...
Jan 16, 2023
