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Canada counts fewer than 10 'unusual' childhood hepatitis cases
All 17 pediatric hospitals across Canada are looking out for an "unusual" childhood liver disease, but the number of possible cases under review remains in the single digits, British Columbia's provincial health officer said on Thursday, April 28, 2022.
New investing orders should free Canada's Infrastructure Bank to spend
The recent federal budget added to the Canada Infrastructure Bank's plate by requiring it to now spend public dollars on private sector-led projects like small modular reactors, clean fuel production, and carbon capture and storage.
Conservatives wonder if Trudeau used 'loophole' to avoid fraud charges
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is still being dogged by questions about family vacations six years ago at the Aga Khan’s private island in the Bahamas.
Bank of Canada warns of another interest rate rise
Canada's key interest rate could go up another half percentage point in June to help wrestle inflation under control, Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem signalled on Monday, April 25, 2022.
John Horgan apologizes for dropping f-bomb in legislature
British Columbia Premier John Horgan says he apologizes for "intemperate comments" he made during a heated question period in the legislature.
B.C's. new Indigenous rights legal dispute framework favours negotiation
The British Columbia government is working to resolve legal disputes with First Nations outside of the courtroom to avoid "deepening divisions," Attorney General David Eby said.
Canada supports Sweden, Finland joining NATO alliance
Each of the countries has expressed an interest in becoming part of the defensive military alliance since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began in February.
Canada to send Ukraine heavy artillery, but PM won't give details
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau isn't going to provide more details about his government's pledge to send a new round of military aid to Ukraine — at least not yet.
PM says Taliban blocking document access for Afghan refugees bound for Canada
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the circumstances in Afghanistan are "heartbreaking" but Canada is facing challenges in processing refugees trying to flee the war-torn country.
Alberta mining company flips from coal to renewable energy project
One of the companies that had planned to build an open-pit coal mine in the Rocky Mountains has signed an agreement with an Alberta government agency to work toward converting the project to renewable energy.