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Feds to consider non-traditional data as pandemic aid reworked, Morneau says

Feds to consider non-traditional data as pandemic aid reworked, Morneau says

OTTAWA — The federal government will look at how measures to revive the economy from its pandemic-induced freeze will impact women and men differently, Finance Minister Bill Morneau promises.
Concerns raised as people crowd rare white grizzly in Banff and Yoho parks

Concerns raised as people crowd rare white grizzly in Banff and Yoho parks

BANFF, Alta. — A wildlife photographer says he's worried about a rare white grizzly living in mountain parks in Alberta and British Columbia after watching people get too close to it and seeing it run across a highway.
With spotlight on policing failures, how can the system better respond to mental-health crises?

With spotlight on policing failures, how can the system better respond to mental-health crises?

TORONTO — When someone broke into her car earlier this month, Meenakshi Mannoe knew the potential consequences of calling police.
Liberals looking to extend COVID-19 benefits ahead of parliamentary showdown

Liberals looking to extend COVID-19 benefits ahead of parliamentary showdown

OTTAWA — The Liberals are putting together a plan to extend one of the key COVID-19 benefits ahead of a parliamentary showdown on Wednesday.
Montreal mayor vows change after report says city neglected fight against racism

Montreal mayor vows change after report says city neglected fight against racism

Montreal's mayor moved to formally acknowledge the existence of systemic racism on Monday after a scathing report noted widespread failures and neglect in the city's efforts to fight discrimination.
A look at some highlights of the Saskatchewan budget

A look at some highlights of the Saskatchewan budget

REGINA — Premier Scott Moe's Saskatchewan Party government presented its 2020-21 budget built around the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some of the highlights: — A $2.4-billion deficit with revenues of almost $13.
Saskatchewan budget: Homeowners and drivers winners; civil servants losers

Saskatchewan budget: Homeowners and drivers winners; civil servants losers

REGINA — The governing Saskatchewan Party tabled its 2020-21 budget for the province Monday. Here's a look at some of the winners and losers: WINNERS — New-home owners: The province is introducing a provincial sales tax rebate on new homes.
Military set to let Cyclone helicopters fly again after Stalker 22 crash

Military set to let Cyclone helicopters fly again after Stalker 22 crash

OTTAWA — The Canadian Armed Forces is expected to share its plan for getting its Cyclone helicopters back in the air on Tuesday, even as military investigators continue to probe the cause of the deadly crash that forced the fleet to be temporarily gr
Canada to pay $4.1B for Navy support ships in latest cost increase

Canada to pay $4.1B for Navy support ships in latest cost increase

OTTAWA — Canada's national shipbuilding plan was rocked by yet another cost increase on Monday as the federal government revealed it will pay $4.1 billion for two long-overdue support ships for the navy.
Streaming concert, online videos and fireworks app to help mark Canada Day 2020

Streaming concert, online videos and fireworks app to help mark Canada Day 2020

OTTAWA — Canadians are being offered a buffet of online videos, crafts and even a stop-motion animation app to celebrate Canada Day from home.
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