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WINNIPEG — The NDP government worked to clarify its plans for a temporary suspension of the provincial fuel tax Wednesday while the Opposition Progressive Conservatives called for the tax to be permanently eliminated.

OTTAWA — A Conservative motion demanding the "unelected Senate" immediately pass a bill exempting more farm fuels from carbon pricing has failed, with the Bloc Québécois saying it could not support what it called a Tory intimidation campaign.

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames are trending upwards after a terrible start. Just past the quarter pole of the NHL's regular season, the Flames went from a 2-6-1 October to 7-4-2 with a game remaining in November.

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government says it’s going to send breast cancer patients to Calgary for screening as the province continues to deal with medical imaging backlogs.

OTTAWA — Canadians will still be able to search for news stories on Google after the tech giant struck a last-minute deal with the Liberal government that will put $100 million a year into local newsrooms.

VANCOUVER — Trading Anthony Beauvillier to the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday cleared US$4.15 million of cap space, giving Vancouver Canucks GM Patrik Allvin some flexibility in developing his team as it enjoys a hot start to the season.

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday that it's inappropriate to draw a link between government actions and the death of a British Columbia boy who killed himself last month after falling prey to online sextortion.

Patients treated by female surgeons incur lower health-care costs than those treated by male surgeons, suggests an Ontario-based study of more than one million people.

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,116.20, up 79.43 points): Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ). Energy. Up $1.44, or 1.62 per cent, to $90.18 on 12.

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Golf Canada announced the creation of the Canadian Collegiate Invitational tournament on Wednesday. The event will be held at Öviinbyrd Golf Club in MacTier, Ont. from September 15-17, 2024.