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Alberta government announces further easing of oil production restrictions
The Alberta government has announced another easing of restrictions on oil production, saying the amount that can be produced will increase in May by 25,000 barrels per day and another 25,000 barrels per day in June.
Trudeau expected to shuffle federal cabinet Monday: source
A senior government official says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to shuffle the federal cabinet on Monday, March 18, 2019.
Vancouver businessman David Sidoo pleads not guilty in U.S. college bribery case
Lawyers for a prominent Vancouver businessman say their client has pleaded not guilty in court in an alleged college admissions scam in the United States.
Quebec government doesn't rule out buying SNC-Lavalin shares, Legault says
Quebec Premier Francois Legault says his government isn't ruling out buying shares in SNC-Lavalin in order to prevent the company from being sold or dismantled.
Canada imposes more sanctions against Russian people, companies over Ukraine
Canada is restricting the finances of another 129 people, companies and organizations over Russia's treatment of Ukraine.
Imperial Oil slows development of Aspen project, cites Alberta production cuts
Imperial Oil Ltd. has slowed the development of a $2.6-billion oilsands project because of uncertainty due to the Alberta government's oil production curtailment program and other challenges.
Council of Saskatchewan city apologizes for comments in group home debate
City council in Weyburn, Sask., has apologized to residents and other Canadians for using insensitive words after a controversial decision to reject a care home for people with disabilities.
Justin Trudeau condemns terrorist attack at mosques in New Zealand
Justin Trudeau is condemning the fatal shootings at two mosques in New Zealand, saying attacking people during prayers is "absolutely appalling."
Alberta UCP pitches annual trail permit fees if Kenney elected premier
Alberta's Opposition United Conservative leader says if elected premier he would increase funding for conservation projects and have trail users pay annual permit fees.
Airlines, agencies struggle to respond as passengers rush to rebook after jet ban
Canada's largest airline was inundated with calls as travellers scrambled to rebook flights after Ottawa joined dozens of countries in grounding the Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft on Wednesday, March 13, 2019.