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School board vows to disregard Quebec bill restricting religious symbols
The Coalition Avenir Quebec government will table its secularism bill today, March 28, 2019, fulfilling an election promise to prohibit many public sector employees, including teachers, from wearing religious symbols at work.
Alberta Liberal leader would give municipalities veto over oil and gas drilling
Alberta Liberal Leader David Khan says he would give municipalities a veto over oil and gas drilling within their boundaries if his party were to win the April 16 election.
B.C. brings in tax credit to help spur liquefied natural gas investment
British Columbia is changing the province's tax structure for liquefied natural gas projects with Finance Minister Carole James saying the government is aiming to encourage more development through a natural gas tax credit.
Former ski coach Charest released as he appeals sex-related convictions
Former national ski coach Bertrand Charest will be released from prison as he appeals his convictions on sex-related charges involving young skiers.
Council reverses decision to keep home for disabled out of tony neighbourhood
A Saskatchewan city council that faced a backlash after voting against construction of a group home for disabled adults in an upscale neighbourhood has reversed its decision.
Trudeau sells housing plan in visit to hot real estate market in B.C.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau touted efforts by the Liberal government to help first-time homebuyers put more down on their mortgages during a visit to a region of the country on Monday, March 25, 2019 that is facing a housing squeeze.
SNC-Lavalin backtracks on CEO's comments surrounding potential job losses
SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. is walking back a statement by its CEO, who said last week he never cited the protection of 9,000 Canadian jobs as a reason the construction giant should be granted a remediation agreement.
Edmonton judge to rule on whether Omar Khadr's sentence has expired
An Alberta judge is expected to rule today, March 25, 2019, on whether a war crimes sentence for former Guantanamo Bay prisoner Omar Khadr should be declared expired.
Trudeau calls May 6 byelection for B.C. riding of Nanaimo-Ladysmith
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a May byelection in British Columbia to fill a seat vacated by a former New Democrat MP.
Rothmans, Benson & Hedges gets creditor protection in $15B Quebec lawsuit
Rothmans, Benson & Hedges has become the third tobacco company to receive a temporary reprieve from compensating 100,000 Quebec smokers after securing creditor protection in an Ontario court on Friday, March 22, 2019.