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Gas prices going up, ambulance fees going down: Manitoba budget
Manitoba residents will be paying just over five cents more for a litre of gas after the carbon tax kicks in Sept. 1., but the province has promised that all its revenues will eventually be returned to Manitobans through tax reductions.
Saskatchewan legislature resumes with new faces leading the government and Opposition
Premier Scott Moe told reporters on Monday he's looking forward to getting used to colleagues in both his own government and the Opposition.
Kathleen Wynne says contrast between her and Doug Ford is 'stark'
Ontario's premier says voters will have a "stark" choice between her Liberal party and the Progressive Conservatives led by Doug Ford in the province's spring election.
Brenda Lucki to lead RCMP as force struggles with bullying, sexism
A woman is taking the permanent helm of the RCMP for the first time ever, a move Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says will promote gender equality at an organization plagued by complaints of sexual discrimination and workplace bullying.
Whirling disease found in fish in North Saskatchewan River: CFIA
An infectious disease fatal to some kinds of young fish has been found in the North Saskatchewan River watershed.
Vancouver actor Michael Coleman denies allegations of sexual harassment
Actor Michael Coleman has denied what he calls a "whisper campaign" of sexual harassment allegations that have been made against him, saying they have damaged his reputation and his career could be ruined.
No change on Saskatchewan's stand against carbon tax after meeting with prime minister
The federal government and Saskatchewan are still deadlocked on a national climate change plan despite what the two sides call a constructive meeting on Friday, March 9, 2018.
Businessman Kevin O'Leary ordered to pay legal fees to philanthropic group
Celebrity businessman Kevin O'Leary has been ordered to pay legal fees to a philanthropic organization that is suing him over allegations he backed out of a speaking engagement and cost the group more than $25,000.
Scientist Bill Nye prods Trudeau to explain rationale behind Kinder Morgan
A popular TV science personality put Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the spot today, March 6, 2018, to explain Canada’s approval of the Kinder Morgan pipeline, which if built will increase the flow of oil from Alberta to the Pacific coast.
Bloc Quebecois national office rallies behind leader after wave of resignations
The national office of the Bloc Quebecois threw its support behind its leader on Saturday, March 3, 2018, days after seven of the party's 10 members of Parliament quit the caucus over Martine Ouellet's leadership style.