An access to information request has revealed that the Newfoundland and Labrador government has spent a lot on nothing. An access-to-information request reveals the N.L. government has spent a lot on nothing The Newfoundland and Labrador government has spent millions of dollars in the last two decades to plan and …
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Head of RCMP’s advisory board resigns, citing frustrations with federal government
Pointing to his frustrations with the federal government, the head of the RCMP's Management Advisory Board has resigned after less than a year in the chair. Kent Roach wrote that he's resigning with regrets Pointing to his frustrations with the federal government, the head of the RCMP's Management Advisory Board …
Read More »Olympic medallist among 3 new senators appointed by Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has appointed a former Olympian, a philanthropist and the head of the Canadian Women's Foundation to the Senate. All three appointees to fill vacant Ontario Senate seats Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has appointed a former Olympian, a philanthropist and the head of the Canadian Women's Foundation …
Read More »Winnipeg police search for 3 people after woman assaulted, bound and left in dumpster
Winnipeg police are asking for help to find three people they say violently assaulted and forcibly restrained a 27-year-old woman earlier this month. Woman was tied up, assaulted, then forced into dumpster on Dec. 9, police say Winnipeg police are asking for help to find three people they say violently …
Read More »CRA has fired 185 employees for ‘inappropriately’ claiming pandemic CERB benefits
The Canada Revenue Agency says 185 employees have been fired to date for claiming a federal COVID-19 benefit when they were not eligible for it. CRA reviewing 600 cases of employees receiving CERB during pandemic The Canada Revenue Agency says 185 employees have been fired to date for claiming a …
Read More »With free gear and lessons, kids from newcomer families in B.C.’s Okanagan are learning to play hockey
A Canadian charity is hoping to bridge the divide between the sport of hockey and kids from newcomer families in B.C.'s Okanagan who may not otherwise have access to the sport. Hockey 4 Youth's program in Vernon, B.C., established in honour of local hockey legend Larry Kwong A Canadian charity …
Read More »2 youths arrested as remains found in search for missing P.E.I. teenager
RCMP say 'several charges are expected to be laid later, including homicide,' after officers found human remains in eastern P.E.I. RCMP say charges against 2 people under age of 18 are expected RCMP reflect on recent tragedies after human remains found on P.E.I. 4 hours ago Duration 0:30 'Times like …
Read More »Remains found, 2 youths arrested in case of missing P.E.I. teen Tyson MacDonald
RCMP say 'several charges are expected to be laid later, including homicide,' after officers found human remains in eastern P.E.I. RCMP say charges against 2 people under age of 18 are expected RCMP reflect on recent tragedies after human remains found on P.E.I. 4 hours ago Duration 0:30 'Times like …
Read More »Statistics Canada reports record population growth, more than 430,000 in Q3
Canada's population grew by more than 430,000 during the third quarter, marking the fastest pace of population growth in any quarter since 1957. Country sees fastest-paced population growth in any quarter since 1957 Canada's population grew by more than 430,000 during the third quarter, marking the fastest pace of population …
Read More »Internet sleuths looked for the singer of a mystery song for 16 years. They found her in Vancouver
Mysterious messages started appearing in Paula Toledo's inbox on Dec. 8, telling her to brace for an onslaught of people trying to get in touch with her. The messages said internet sleuths had been trying to track down a song she recorded some two decades ago. Paula Toledo's song found …
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