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Eby says B.C. deserves heating bill relief, too, after federal tax on fuel oil paused

Eby says B.C. deserves heating bill relief, too, after federal tax on fuel oil paused

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby says it's unfair that Atlantic Canada is being targeted for federal relief on heating bills that won't apply to B.C., after Ottawa announced a three-year pause on carbon pricing for home fuel oil.
Moe says Saskatchewan to stop collecting carbon tax if no federal break given

Moe says Saskatchewan to stop collecting carbon tax if no federal break given

REGINA — Premier Scott Moe says Saskatchewan is to stop collecting the carbon tax on natural gas if Ottawa doesn't offer a break, a move that has received unanimous support in the provincial legislature. Moe said Monday that starting Jan.

Canadian women focus on beating Brazil in Halifax soccer friendly

HALIFAX — Soccer fans at the Wanderers Grounds will get a chance to see Canadian soccer legend Christine Sinclair take the pitch against Brazil before the captain packs up her cleats, women’s national team head coach Bev Priestman promised Monday, a
Health professionals, not police should care for intoxicated prisoners: B.C. watchdog

Health professionals, not police should care for intoxicated prisoners: B.C. watchdog

SURREY, B.C. — Intoxicated people are dying in jail cells in what the British Columbia police watchdog says is an “outdated practice” of holding them for their own protection when they should be getting health care. A report released by Ronald J.
Alberta legislature resumes with promise of referendum on new taxes

Alberta legislature resumes with promise of referendum on new taxes

EDMONTON — The Alberta legislature resumed Monday with promises of a referendum on tax increases and more threats to unsheathe a law that the United Conservative Party government says defends the province from federal overreach.
Canada to deport Montreal man facing death sentence in Egypt

Canada to deport Montreal man facing death sentence in Egypt

OTTAWA — Dr. Ezzat Gouda recalls his wife's disbelief when he told her his refugee claim in Canada had been denied, and he would be sent back to his home country — where he faces a death sentence.
'A big heart': Smoke's Poutinerie founder Ryan Smolkin remembered for fun persona

'A big heart': Smoke's Poutinerie founder Ryan Smolkin remembered for fun persona

Ryan Smolkin, the zany, Smiths Falls, Ont.-bred entrepreneur best known for his restaurants serving poutine smothered in an endless array of toppings, has died. The founder of Smoke's Poutinerie Inc. was 50.
18 MZOs given to developers who were guests at Premier Ford's family wedding: NDP

18 MZOs given to developers who were guests at Premier Ford's family wedding: NDP

TORONTO — Ontario has given out 18 Minister's Zoning Orders for developer projects to guests who attended a wedding of Premier Doug Ford's daughter last summer, the New Democrats said Monday.
Trudeau to host top EU officials in Newfoundland, amid growing focus on green tech

Trudeau to host top EU officials in Newfoundland, amid growing focus on green tech

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to welcome the top two leaders of the European Union to Newfoundland next month. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is to visit St.
Canucks aim for positives from loss into next game against Predators

Canucks aim for positives from loss into next game against Predators

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks are looking to put the disappointment of a missed opportunity behind them and focus on the positives.
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