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Conservatives accuse government of reckless rush to ease access to assisted dying

OTTAWA — Conservatives are accusing the Trudeau government of rushing recklessly to make it easier for intolerably suffering Canadians to receive medical help to end their lives.

Oct 9, 2020 7:15 PM Read more >

UN: New daily record as COVID-19 cases hit more than 350,000

GENEVA — The World Health Organization has announced a new daily record high in coronavirus cases confirmed worldwide, with more than 350,000 infections reported to the U.N. health agency on Friday.

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Feds, Ontario ante up millions to produce electric vehicles at Ford's Oakville plant

The federal and Ontario governments promised Thursday to pour hundreds of millions of dollars into an auto plant for the mass production of electric vehicles and the batteries that power them – a plan they said would help the country's automotive ind

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Cochrane RCMP investigate fatal accident at RancheView School

Cochrane RCMP investigate accident death on worksite at Racheview School.

Oct 9, 2020 4:10 PM Read more >

Canadian homebuilding remains strong despite 20% drop in September, say economists

The decrease was driven by weakness in Ontario and British Columbia and lower starts in condos.

Oct 9, 2020 11:30 AM Read more >

Celebrating Thanksgiving safely

Some tips on how to celebrate safely during COVID

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'Speak up!' - 'Sesame Street' tackles racism in TV special

The special defines racism for younger viewers

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Former prime minister Stephen Harper’s eldest son working for Premier Jason Kenney

EDMONTON — Former prime minister Stephen Harper’s eldest son is following in his father’s footsteps by getting involved in politics. Ben Harper, who is 24, has landed a job as an aide in Alberta Premier Jason Kenney’s office.

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Netflix Canada increases prices for its monthly standard, premium plans

The company says new members who sign up will see the updated prices effective immediately.

Oct 9, 2020 8:15 AM Read more >

Emergency response debate highlighted after truck driver spends three hours trapped in Yoho National Park

Field Fire and Rescue Department’s contract ended with Parks Canada on Sept. 30. Parks says it is working through recommendations of an independent report on providing long-term, sustainable solutions for emergency services in Yoho National Park.

Oct 8, 2020 7:00 PM Read more >