An advertising campaign by Premier Doug Ford’s government that has been criticized as partisan self-promotion is costing taxpayers about $8 million, CBC News has learned. Publicly funded ads from Doug Ford's government aired during Super Bowl, Oscars, Emmy Awards An advertising campaign by Premier Doug Ford's government that has been …
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Canada wins women’s world curling championship as Rachel Homan guides country to 1st gold since 2018
Sports Olympics Winter Sports Curling Canada's Rachel Homan defeated Switzerland's Silvana Tirinzoni 7-5 on Sunday to win gold at the women's curling world championship in Sydney, N.S. Canadian skip makes split for 3 points in 9th end for 7-5 victory in Sydney, N.S. Riding one of the strongest seasons in …
Read More »Anti-authority narratives could tear ‘fabric of society,’ intelligence report warns
A report by a body overseeing the integrity of Canadian elections is warning about the level of threats and intimidation directed toward politicians. Violent threats have become increasingly common outside of elections, report says Threats against politicians have become "increasingly normalized" due to extremist narratives prompted by personal grievances and …
Read More »Halifax senior stuck with $45K bill for new sewer, water lines before she can sell her duplex
A Halifax senior says major issues selling her home of 50 years have become a cautionary tale for those in old duplexes around the city. Utility says property can't be subdivided and sold without meeting plumbing standards A Halifax senior says major roadblocks stalling the sale of the home she's …
Read More »Rio Tinto says it’s a green mining giant. Its footprint in Quebec and beyond tells a different story
According to Radio-Canada’s Enquête program, Rio Tinto’s brand as an eco-friendly business is contradicted by its environmental record in Quebec as well as its footprint in the Amazon region of Brazil. As part of investigation, Radio-Canada's Enquête team travelled to Brazil's Amazon region At times, Rio Tinto has spilled dangerous …
Read More »I used to judge people who chose to leave Newfoundland for work. Then I had to leave, too
For most of her career in Newfoundland,Lindsey Harrington did what she preached: she stayed on the island instead of finding work on the mainland. But life had other plans for her. When I was laid off, I felt forced to join the tradition of Newfoundlanders leaving the island for work …
Read More »Orca beached on Vancouver Island dies despite life-saving efforts
A female killer whale that beached in northern Vancouver Island died Saturday morning despite efforts by the community to push the mammal back into the water. 'It's kind of like I lost a relative," said a local involved in the rescue effort A female killer whale that beached in northern …
Read More »Canada’s Gilles, Poirier take ice dance silver at figure skating worlds in Montreal
Sports Olympics Winter Sports Figure Skating Canada's Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier put on a passionate performance to win silver in ice dance Saturday at the world figure skating championships in Montreal. Americans Chock, Bates edge Canadian duo by 2.52 points to retain title Canada's Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier …
Read More »Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary in Alberta hopes to expand as 15 new additions settle in
Fourteen wolf-dogs and one coy-dog — a coyote-dog cross — are getting used their new homes in the shadows of the Rocky Mountains. They came from a breeding kennel on Vancouver Island in a "whirlwind" of trips, and now the Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary west of Calgary hopes to build them …
Read More »Years after her death, a trailblazing transgender P.E.I. artist will be part of prestigious Venice show
Erica Rutherford, a groundbreaking transgender painter, filmmaker and writer, is the first Prince Edward Island artist to be selected for the prestigious Venice Biennale art show. 5 of Erica Rutherford's works will be displayed at the Venice Biennale Erica Rutherford — a groundbreaking transgender painter, filmmaker and writer — is …
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