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DOJ sues La. company over cancer risk to minority community
WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal officials sued a Louisiana chemical maker on Tuesday, alleging that it presented an unacceptable cancer risk to the nearby majority-Black community and demanding cuts in toxi...
Feb 28, 2023
Parliamentary committee asks to see Canada Soccer deal with Canadian Soccer Business
Canada Soccer has been asked to deliver a copy of its controversial agreement with Canadian Soccer Business (CSB) to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage by Friday. The parliamentary committee ...
Feb 28, 2023
No decision yet on TikTok use for Sask. government employees
The Government of Saskatchewan says it has not yet made a decision on the use of TikTok on government mobile devices.In an emailed statement, the province said it is "aware of the decision by the fede...
Feb 28, 2023
Patrick Brown hosts $1,700 per ticket fundraiser for leadership debt without party
OTTAWA - Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown is working to pay off debt from his federal Conservative leadership bid, but without the help of the party or the ability to issue tax receipts to donors. The Con...
Feb 28, 2023
Northwest Territories pausing COVID-19 vaccines for children after doses expire
YELLOWKNIFE - The Northwest Territories government says COVID-19 vaccines for children age six months to five years will be temporarily unavailable until a new shipment arrives in Canada. The territor...
Feb 28, 2023
House Republicans aim to make Canada-U.S. border part of national security debate
WASHINGTON - Republicans on Capitol Hill have formed a new caucus to focus on immigration, crime and national security at the Canada-U.S. border. Rep. Mike Kelly from Pennsylvania and Montana Rep. Rya...
Feb 28, 2023
Canadian women to take part in Pacific Four Series women's rugby tournament
Canada will join Australia, New Zealand and the U.S. at the Pacific Four Series women's rugby tournament later this year. The third edition of the competition will take place over three windows starti...
Feb 28, 2023
Conservative, NDP leaders suspend use of TikTok video app as House brings in own ban
OTTAWA - Some Canadian politicians have started deactivating their TikTok accounts after the federal government decided to ban the app from government-issued devices. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilie...
Feb 28, 2023
Feds to require biggest suppliers to disclose emissions, set carbon footprint targets
OTTAWA - Major suppliers to the federal government will have to start disclosing their carbon footprint to keep doing business with Ottawa. But Treasury Board President Mona Fortier did not answer a q...
Feb 28, 2023
UN report: Uranium particles enriched to 83.7% found in Iran
VIENNA (AP) - Inspectors from the United Nations nuclear watchdog found uranium particles enriched up to 83.7% in Iran's underground Fordo nuclear site, a report seen Tuesday by The Associated Press s...
Feb 28, 2023