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ROTHENBURGER: Have we gone too far with ‘more inclusive’ language on drugs?
BRITISH COLUMBIA'S MARCH toward gender-neutral language in our laws continues, with another 741 instances of "outdated" references removed from 138 regulations.That brings the total to 1,300 since the...
Apr 07, 2022
What happens after the Liberals table their budget in a minority Parliament
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau finds himself in familiar territory Thursday as the leader of a minority government that needs support from another party to pass a budget and avoid another fede...
Apr 07, 2022
Federal budget today, rapid tests important, if imperfect : In The News for April 7
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 April 7 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Apr 07, 2022
NDP expects Liberals to honour spending pledges, not foreseeing budget 'surprises'
OTTAWA - The New Democrats are confident there will be "no surprises" in the federal budget and that the Liberals will honour spending pledges made in their confidence and supply pact. Daniel Blaikie,...
Apr 07, 2022
Five ways to reduce and evaluate risk in a potential sixth wave of COVID-19
As most provinces and territories lift COVID-19 public health measures, Canadians are left to assess their own risk level amid signs of a sixth wave. Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's chief public health offi...
Apr 07, 2022
'We'll see where it goes': Alberta town surveys citizens on alcohol ban
A southern Alberta town that has been dry since it was founded more than 100 years ago is asking residents whether they want restaurants to serve alcohol. The town of Raymond, about 240 kilometres sou...
Apr 07, 2022
Liberals set to unveil 2022 federal budget that promises billions in new spending
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals are set to unveil their latest spending plan today that aims to balance promises made to voters in last year's election campaign, in the pact with the NDP, and recently t...
Apr 07, 2022
Turkey suspends trial of Saudi suspects in Khashoggi killing
ISTANBUL (AP) - A Turkish court ruled Thursday to suspend the trial in absentia of 26 Saudis accused in the gruesome killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi and for the case to be transfe...
Apr 07, 2022
Flames get unlikely boost from Michael Stone, beat Ducks 4-2
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Michael Stone got his first goal of the season and an assist in his 500th NHL game, and Elias Lindholm scored his 36th goal in the Calgary Flames' 4-2 victory over the Anaheim D...
Apr 06, 2022
Pettersson scores twice, Canucks rout Golden Knights 5-1
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Elias Pettersson scored twice and had two assists to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a 5-1 victory over Vegas on Wednesday night, snapping a five-game winning streak for the Golden Knig...
Apr 06, 2022
