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Canada not on track to hit its first electric car target in 2025

Canada not on track to hit its first electric car target in 2025

OTTAWA — National cash rebates convinced more Canadians to buy an electric car in the last 18 months, but Transport Canada says it won't be enough to hit the first zero-emission vehicle sales targets in 2025.
Whole Foods reverses poppy ban for workers following heavy criticism

Whole Foods reverses poppy ban for workers following heavy criticism

Grocery chain Whole Foods Market reversed a policy Friday that forbid employees from wearing poppies -- a rule the prime minister described as a "silly mistake." The U.S.
Quebec invests $15 million to improve cultural security of Indigenous patients

Quebec invests $15 million to improve cultural security of Indigenous patients

MONTREAL — Quebec is investing $15 million into the province's health-care system to increase cultural security among First Nations and Inuit communities.
Airlines' 'bait-and-switch' strategy lures customers to flights that never take off

Airlines' 'bait-and-switch' strategy lures customers to flights that never take off

OTTAWA — Rob Przybylski and Courtney Ross were slated to wrap up the month on a Costa Rican beach, sipping sugarcane cocktails with friends and family as they celebrated their wedding. Instead, the Oshawa, Ont.
Black Canadians fought racism, discrimination to serve in Second World War

Black Canadians fought racism, discrimination to serve in Second World War

OTTAWA — When one starts asking questions about the experience of Black Canadians during the Second World War, it doesn’t take long to land on the name Allan Bundy.
'As soon as possible:' Suspect to represent himself at trial in death of doctor

'As soon as possible:' Suspect to represent himself at trial in death of doctor

RED DEER, Alta. — A man accused of killing a family doctor at a medical clinic in central Alberta last summer has been committed to stand trial. Deng Mabiour, 54, was charged with first-degree murder in the slaying of Dr.
First-of-its-kind intersection in P.E.I. requires 11 instructional videos to explain

First-of-its-kind intersection in P.E.I. requires 11 instructional videos to explain

CHARLOTTETOWN — The P.E.I. government has produced no less than 11 online videos to show drivers how to navigate a new intersection in Charlottetown, described as the first of its kind in Canada.
Trudeau affirms faith in U.S. democracy as Trump questions election integrity

Trudeau affirms faith in U.S. democracy as Trump questions election integrity

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau affirmed his faith in the American people and their democratic institutions on Friday as the U.S. election results continued to trend in Democrat Joe Biden's favour.
Ranks of long-term unemployed swell even as economy added 84,000 jobs in October

Ranks of long-term unemployed swell even as economy added 84,000 jobs in October

OTTAWA — Nearly one-quarter of unemployed Canadians have been without work for six months or more, with Statistics Canada reporting a spike in their numbers in October even as the economy eked out another month of overall job growth.
Convicted sex offender Donald Sullivan had volunteered with Scouts Canada in N.L.

Convicted sex offender Donald Sullivan had volunteered with Scouts Canada in N.L.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.
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