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Government communication on COVID-19 contributed to 'Freedom Convoy' origin: report

Government communication on COVID-19 contributed to 'Freedom Convoy' origin: report

OTTAWA — Justice Paul Rouleau says the Canada Border Services Agency made a bad situation worse when it mishandled the announcement of a vaccine mandate for truckers early last year, amid rampant anger and false information around the pandemic.
'Wonderful awakening' as totem pole is returned to Nuxalk Nation after a century

'Wonderful awakening' as totem pole is returned to Nuxalk Nation after a century

BELLA COOLA, B.C. — A totem pole that was taken from a First Nation more than 100 years ago has been welcomed home to Bella Coola on the British Columbia central coast in an elaborate ceremony filled with dance, songs and speeches.
Legault pitches English Canada for closure of Roxham Road and transfer of migrants

Legault pitches English Canada for closure of Roxham Road and transfer of migrants

MONTREAL — After demanding for months that Ottawa stop the flow of migrants into the country, Quebec's premier is making his pitch to English Canada for the closure of an irregular border crossing popular with asylum seekers — and for their transfer outside his province.
Parliamentary committee looks to expand its study on foreign election interference

Parliamentary committee looks to expand its study on foreign election interference

OTTAWA — A parliamentary committee is set to decide whether or not it will expand its current study on foreign election interference to include more details about the 2021 federal election.
Alberta, Saskatchewan methane emissions almost 4 times more than reported: research

Alberta, Saskatchewan methane emissions almost 4 times more than reported: research

New research using advanced technology suggests heavy oil facilities in Alberta and Saskatchewan are releasing almost four times the amount of a powerful greenhouse gas than they report to government.
Investors flocking to energy transition, TSX Venture 50 list shows

Investors flocking to energy transition, TSX Venture 50 list shows

CALGARY — The latest edition of the TSX Venture 50 list shows investors are increasingly snapping up stocks with any sort of energy transition theme.
Ukraine appeals to Canada's rail manufacturers to repair war-damaged lifeline

Ukraine appeals to Canada's rail manufacturers to repair war-damaged lifeline

LVIV, Ukraine — Ukraine wants Canada to lend its expertise — and donate crucial railway parts — to keep its embattled passenger and cargo rail system running as landmines and missile strikes threaten to stall the country's lifeline.
Putin raises tension on Ukraine, suspends START nuclear pact

Putin raises tension on Ukraine, suspends START nuclear pact

Russian President Vladimir Putin suspended Moscow’s participation in the last remaining nuclear arms control pact with the United States, announcing the move Tuesday in a bitter speech in which he made clear he would not change his strategy in the war in Ukraine.
Alberta announces several affordability measures for post-secondary students

Alberta announces several affordability measures for post-secondary students

CALGARY — The Alberta government has announced a two per cent cap on post-secondary tuition increases starting in fiscal year 2024-2025 to help students with the increased cost of living.
Judge orders psychiatric evaluation for driver in Quebec daycare bus crash

Judge orders psychiatric evaluation for driver in Quebec daycare bus crash

LAVAL, Que. — The man charged with killing two young children when the bus he was driving slammed into a daycare had to be helped into a Laval courtroom by corrections officers on Friday, where a judge ordered he undergo a psychiatric evaluation.
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