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CFIA says ostrich farm report backing stay of cull improperly seeks scientific ruling
OTTAWA - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says material submitted by a British Columbia ostrich farm to support another stay of an avian flu cull order for its flock is improper, because it asks th...
Sep 12, 2025
FSIN audit questions over $34 million in expenses
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nation (FSIN) is being asked to explain expenses totalling $34,251,566.The findings of an audit, conducted by Indigenous Services Canada, were shown to the execu...
Sep 12, 2025
Internal government documents reveal grim housing climate in Canada
OTTAWA - As Ottawa gears up to launch a new agency to build homes faster, internal government documents describe how dire the housing situation has become in Canada. Briefing materials prepared for in...
Sep 12, 2025
G7 finance ministers meet to discuss increasing pressure on Russia
OTTAWA - Canada hosted a virtual meeting of G7 finance ministers today to discuss further measures to increase the pressure on Russia. John Fragos, press secretary for the minister of finance and nati...
Sep 12, 2025
Three accused in alleged anti-government land grab in Quebec opt for jury trial
QUBEC - Three of the four men accused in an alleged anti-government plot to forcibly take possession of land in the Quebec City region have opted for a jury trial. Lawyers for Marc-Aurle Chabot, Rapha...
Sep 12, 2025
Nick Wiebe thankful for support from Saskatchewan Roughriders
Saskatchewan Roughriders Nick Wiebe is grateful for the coaching staff and organization to stand by him through his first season and a bit as a pro.The second-year linebacker was drafted by the CFL cl...
Sep 12, 2025
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing had become 'more political' and likely acted alone, authorities say
OREM, Utah (AP) - The man accused in the Charlie Kirk assassination had earlier expressed to family his opposition to the viewpoints of the conservative activist, the authorities said Friday in announ...
Sep 12, 2025
Saskatchewan farmers making progress with the 2025 harvest
Dry weather allowed farmers to stay out in the field longer and get more crops in the bin. The provincial crop report has harvest at 41 per cent, up from 23 per cent last week. The southern regions le...
Sep 12, 2025
Tropical Storm Mario forms off Mexico's Pacific coast
MIAMI (AP) - Tropical Storm Mario formed Friday off the Pacific coast of Mexico and was expected to bring wind, rain and possible flash flooding, forecasters said. Mario was described as "mini" in the...
Sep 12, 2025
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing had become 'more political' and likely acted alone, authorities say
OREM, Utah (AP) - The man accused in the Charlie Kirk assassination had earlier expressed to family his opposition to the viewpoints of the conservative activist, the authorities said Friday in announ...
Sep 12, 2025