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Quebec follows federal lead, bans TikTok application on government cellphones
Quebec is banning the installation and use of the social media application TikTok on government cellphones as of today. The province's cybersecurity and digital technology minister announced the ban l...
Feb 28, 2023
CP Women's Open returning to Calgary in 2024, to be held at Earl Grey Golf Club
The CP Women's Open is returning to Calgary. Golf Canada named Earl Grey Golf Club in the city's southwest corner as the 2024 host of the Canadian national women's golf championship on Tuesday. Tourna...
Feb 28, 2023
'Like starting a new life': Refugees arrive as skilled workers under expanding pilot
TORONTO - Mulham Alkhalil has been working for a high-end furniture manufacturer in Toronto since arriving in Canada last year from Syria via Libya. The 40-year-old, whose job involves operating a com...
Feb 28, 2023
Vermont officials investigating after man dies crossing border from Quebec
MONTREAL - Vermont State Police are investigating after a man collapsed and died shortly after crossing the border into the United States from Quebec on foot last week. They say U.S. border patrol age...
Feb 28, 2023
Mexican president says Tesla to build plant in Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexico's President Andrs Manuel Lpez Obrador said Tuesday that electric car company Tesla has committed to building a plant in the city of Monterrey, an industrial hub in northern M...
Feb 28, 2023
Reunion being planned for all workers from the Prince Albert Pulp Mill
A first-of-its kind reunion is being held this fall for anyone who worked at the Prince Albert Pulp Mill.A committee of former employees is hoping to host the major event this fall, but to do that, th...
Feb 28, 2023
Canadian Dental Association releases recommendations for feds on dental care
OTTAWA - The Canadian government's approach to universal dental care should include preserving private dental insurance programs and using existing clinics should be part of the Canadian government's ...
Feb 28, 2023
A good wolf and stories for youth highlight Aboriginal Storytelling Month
As February comes to a close, so does another memorable Aboriginal Storytelling Month in Saskatchewan.One of the many events that happened this past month took place at Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Pri...
Feb 28, 2023
Governor General: Climate change, Indigenous issues transcend boundaries with Russia
OTTAWA - Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says Canada needs to find a way to continue cross-polar collaboration while holding Russia accountable for its invasion of Ukraine. "In terms of Indigenous Peoples, and r...
Feb 28, 2023
In The News for Feb. 28: Where is the money going on budget day in Alberta and B.C.?
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023 ... What we are watchin...
Feb 28, 2023