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Frustration is mounting in provincial governments that rely on the RCMP's services as they wait for Ottawa to come up with a plan for the beleaguered national police service. It's been a year since the Mass Casualty Commission recommended reform Frustration is mounting in provincial and territorial governments that rely …

A B.C. man recently charged in a series of sexual assaults on children in Ontario in the 1990s had connections to the regions where the attacker struck, according to documents viewed by CBC News. A retired lead investigator says Richard Neil was not on a list of would-be suspects at …

Manitoba's health minister is examining why a staffing agency has little to show for itself after signing a contract to bring 150 family doctors to the province. Canadian Health Labs says it's put in 'significant' work, has 'dedicated recruiters' in other countries Manitoba's health minister is examining why a staffing …

Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy will table the province’s budget this afternoon. This is Bethlenfalvy’s fourth budget since Premier Doug Ford appointed him finance minister in 2021, and many observers are predicting a relatively cautious budget. Minister set to speak at 4:05 p.m. ET, many predict relatively cautious budget Ontario …

Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy will table the province’s budget this afternoon. This is Bethlenfalvy’s fourth budget since Premier Doug Ford appointed him finance minister in 2021, and many observers are predicting a relatively cautious budget. Minister set to speak at 4:05 p.m. ET, many predict relatively cautious budget Ontario …

A hydraulic fracturing operation near the community of Fox Creek in northwestern Alberta has been shut down after an earthquake last week. Friday's quake registered at a preliminary magnitude of 4.4 A hydraulic fracturing operation near the community of Fox Creek in northwestern Alberta has been shut down after an …

The popularity of Punjabi music is continuing to grow in Canada and around the world, say some members of Winnipeg's Punjabi music and cultural scene. 'When you hear it … I think everyone just wants to push their arms up,' says Ranveer Brar The popularity of Punjabi music is continuing …

McGill University teaching assistants want better wages and better working conditions. They've just launched an eight-week strike in hopes of putting pressure on the institution. 'Low ball after low ball,' teaching assistant says of McGill offers One day into an eight-week strike, the union representing McGill University teaching assistants (TA) …

Ontario Premier Doug Ford keeps on describing the province’s economy in glowing terms, but plenty of economists believe a far less rosy picture will be painted when Ford’s finance minister tables his budget on Tuesday. Premier Doug Ford calls province ‘economic powerhouse,’ yet banks cast a more gloomy view Ontario …

The government is falling short on a 2023 budget commitment to pilot a new tax filing program this year, experts say. Goal is to give low- and fixed-income Canadians access to tax credits The government is falling short on a 2023 budget commitment to pilot a new automatic tax filing …