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Ontario, federal government reach agreement in principle on health care

Ontario, federal government reach agreement in principle on health care

Ontario and the federal government have reached a 10-year deal in principle on health care, paving the way for both sides to iron out the details of how the new money will be spent.
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Federal protection proposed for critically at-risk spotted owls in B.C., groups say

Federal protection proposed for critically at-risk spotted owls in B.C., groups say

VANCOUVER — Two environmental groups and a British Columbia First Nation say the federal government is recommending an order to protect the critically at-risk northern spotted owl. Just three of the tiny owls are known to be in the wild in B.C.
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Quebec finance minister to table budget March 21, says it will include tax cuts

Quebec finance minister to table budget March 21, says it will include tax cuts

QUEBEC — The Coalition Avenir Québec government will table the first budget of the party's second mandate on March 21. Finance Minister Eric Girard made the announcement today at the province's legislature.
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High Court won't hear appeal from media outlet in Jake Virtanen sex assault case

High Court won't hear appeal from media outlet in Jake Virtanen sex assault case

OTTAWA — Canada's highest court has refused to hear an appeal from Glacier Media related to a ruling made during the sexual assault trial of former NHL Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen. A B.C.
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In The News for Feb. 23: Is Ontario ready for a nuclear-powered future?

In The News for Feb. 23: Is Ontario ready for a nuclear-powered future?

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kick-start your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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Canada's trade with Russia has plummeted since its invasion of Ukraine

Canada's trade with Russia has plummeted since its invasion of Ukraine

OTTAWA — Canada's trade with Russia plummeted in the first 10 months after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine a year ago, with Ottawa's economic measures barring the export of everything from forklifts to barbers' chairs.
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Canadian grain storage arrived just in time for Ukrainian farmer

Canadian grain storage arrived just in time for Ukrainian farmer

CHERNEVE, LVIV OBLAST, UKRAINE — Oleh His marches with pride and purpose in rain-soaked mud through row upon row of large white polyethylene bags, each stamped with a Canadian logo and filled to bursting with this year's harvest of grain.
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Prime Minister tells Quebec farmers government working on targeted inflation aid

Prime Minister tells Quebec farmers government working on targeted inflation aid

LONGUEUIL, Que. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is looking at how it can provide targeted aid to farmers who are struggling with inflation.
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Canadian military says it has tracked, stopped China surveillance in Arctic waters

Canadian military says it has tracked, stopped China surveillance in Arctic waters

OTTAWA — Defence Minister Anita Anand said Wednesday that the Canadian federal government is aware of buoys recovered from Arctic waters, and that this type of activity is not new.
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Judge to amend order restricting strike action in Yellowknife

Judge to amend order restricting strike action in Yellowknife

YELLOWKNIFE — A Northwest Territories Supreme Court judge says he will amend an order restricting strike action in Yellowknife after mediation between lawyers representing the city and Public Service Alliance of Canada.
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