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Russia shutters CBC/Radio-Canada Moscow bureau, orders reporters out
Russia’s Foreign Ministry says it is shutting down CBC/Radio−Canada’s Moscow bureau and revoking the accreditations and visas of its journalists.
Joly condemns behaviour of Israeli police at Palestinian journalist's funeral
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is condemning as appalling images of Israeli police pushing and hitting mourners at the funeral of an Al Jazeera journalist who was shot while working in the West Bank.
Average gas prices top $2 a litre for first time in Canada
Gasoline prices are showing no signs of letting up as the average price in Canada tops $2 a litre for the first time.
Manitoba flood zones seen from the air
Manitoba's premier and transportation minister shared a helicopter with the Opposition leader for a tour of flooded regions south and north of the provincial capital on Sunday, May 15, 2022, where water levels appear to have crested or are on their way down.
Nasty verbal attacks on NDP's Singh spark police investigation
Police are investigating after a video circulated on social media showed people hurling verbal abuse at NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh during a protest in Peterborough, Ont., this week.
Anti-abortion rally planned today on Parliament Hill
An annual anti-abortion rally is set to converge on Parliament Hill today, a demonstration that typically attracts thousands.
Government to open business donation portal for Ukrainian refugees coming to Canada
The federal government is set to launch an online portal for Canadian businesses to donate to Ukrainians who need help to get set up in Canada after fleeing war in their country.
Automakers clamour for more EV chargers to meet sales targets
Some of Canada's biggest automakers say the federal government needs to be more ambitious and co-ordinated in its approach to electric vehicle charging or it won't get as many people into battery-powered cars as it wants to by the end of this decade.
Inflation boosts government earnings and economic growth
A new analysis of government finances across the country says revenues were much stronger than expected in the last year due to higher inflation and economic growth.
Gas prices are going up, up, up
A leading energy price expert says gas prices could go up another five cents across Canada if Russia decides to intensify its assault on Ukraine or declare all-out war come Monday.