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Freeland doesn't rule out new taxes on wealthy or corporate Canada in upcoming budget
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has ruled out raising taxes on the middle class in the upcoming federal budget - but won't say if corporations or the wealthy are in for the same treatment....
Apr 09, 2024
Alcaraz pulls out of Monte Carlo with forearm injury, was scheduled to face Auger-Aliassime
MONACO (AP) - Two-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the clay-court Monte Carlo Masters tournament on Tuesday because of a muscle injury to his right forearm. The Wimbledon champion...
Apr 09, 2024
Hockey Canada hires Jaime Boldt as governance adviser
CALGARY - Hockey Canada announced Tuesday that it has hired Jaime Boldt as its first governance adviser. Katherine Henderson, president and chief executive officer of Hockey Canada, said in a release ...
Apr 09, 2024
Michigan school shooter's parents sentenced to at least 10 years in prison
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) - The parents of a Michigan school shooter were each sentenced to at least 10 years in prison Tuesday for failing to take steps that could have prevented the killing of four studen...
Apr 09, 2024
Appeals court rejects Donald Trump's latest attempt to delay April 15 hush money criminal trial
NEW YORK (AP) - A New York appeals court judge Tuesday rejected former President Donald Trump's latest bid to delay his hush money criminal trial while he fights a gag order, clearing the way for jury...
Apr 09, 2024
Conservative motion calls for PM, premiers to have 'emergency' carbon price meeting
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is challenging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to defend his carbon pricing policy in a televised "emergency meeting" with the country's premiers.The Conservatives t...
Apr 09, 2024
Conservative motion calls for PM, premiers to have 'emergency' carbon price meeting
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is challenging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to defend his carbon pricing policy in a televised "emergency meeting" with the country's premiers. The Conse...
Apr 09, 2024
Pine Needle Mountain Bike and Music Festival Celebrates 10 Years
The Pine Needle Mountain Bike and Music Festival is celebrating 10 years of fun for all ages and interests.To be held, June 9 at Little Red River Park, Prince Albert, this festival brings together a m...
Apr 09, 2024
Halifax the latest city to sign up for the Project 8 women's pro soccer league
Halifax is the latest city to sign up for the Project 8 women's professional soccer league, set to kick off in 2025. Project 8, the brainchild of former Canadian international Diana Matheson, announce...
Apr 09, 2024
Canadiens defenceman Xhekaj to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery
Montreal Canadiens defenceman Arber Xhekaj will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery on Wednesday, the club announced Tuesday. The 23-year-old Xhekaj has missed two games since sustaining the injury...
Apr 09, 2024