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Technological revolution of work during pandemic shows promise but also inequality

VANCOUVER — Some economists say a rise in automation that was accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic is a healthy part of the evolution of technology, while Statistics Canada warns of rising inequality.

Mar 15, 2022 1:19 PM Read more >

Injured Canadian says there was no warning ahead of missile attack on Ukrainian base

FREDERICTON — A New Brunswick man who was injured when a military base near Ukraine's western border was struck by Russian missiles on Sunday says the deadly attack came with no warning.

Mar 15, 2022 12:59 PM Read more >

'Can't we have lives too?': High-risk Canadians feel forgotten as COVID rules lift

In early 2020, Bev Pausche felt like she may have a shot at a better life after two years of intensive treatment, including chemotherapy and a bone-marrow transplant, brought her lymphoma into remission. Then the COVID-19 crisis hit.

Mar 15, 2022 11:41 AM Read more >

Quick Quotes: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's speech to Canada's Parliament

OTTAWA — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered an impassioned plea for more support and the closure of his country's airspace during a virtual address to Canadian members of Parliament and senators in the House of Commons on Tuesday.

Mar 15, 2022 11:18 AM Read more >

Doug Ford says neither he nor caucus members will endorse anyone for Tory race

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says neither he nor his Progressive Conservative caucus members will be endorsing anyone for the leadership of the federal Conservative party.

Mar 15, 2022 11:08 AM Read more >

Laptop in Veltman apartment had what appeared to be 'hate-related material': docs

A laptop found in the apartment of an Ontario man facing terror-related murder charges in the deaths of four members of a Muslim family contained what appeared to be "hate-related material" and a browser that can be used to access the dark web, accor

Mar 15, 2022 3:00 AM Read more >

As Zelenskyy set to speak to Parliament, a look at other leaders who have spoken

OTTAWA — Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to deliver a virtual address to Canada's Parliament on Tuesday as his country resists a brutal invasion from Russia.

Mar 15, 2022 2:00 AM Read more >

Canadians believe NATO should prepare to fight Russia's invasion of Ukraine: survey

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests nearly three-quarters of Canadians believe NATO allies should prepare for military intervention as Russian aggression escalates in Ukraine, even as half hold out hope for a diplomatic resolution.

Mar 15, 2022 2:00 AM Read more >

Students, festival organizers make masks a choice as Canada nears St. Patrick’s Day

OTTAWA — St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are set to return this week, but festival organizers and student unions say people should party with caution.

Mar 15, 2022 2:00 AM Read more >

'Lucky young man': Canadian volunteer fighter injured in missile attack in Ukraine

A Canadian man was injured when a military base near Ukraine's western border was struck by Russian missiles on the weekend, says the head of an organization now helping the volunteer fighter get back home.

Mar 14, 2022 10:14 PM Read more >