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Nunavut reaches $10-a-day average for child care, years ahead of Canada-wide goal
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Families across Nunavut are now paying an average of $10 a day for child care under a Canada-wide plan, 15 months earlier than initially expected and three years ahead of the nation...
Dec 01, 2022
Military was told to prepare to intervene in 'Freedom Convoy' protests: official
OTTAWA - The Defence Department's top official says he told the military to prepare to intervene as "Freedom Convoy" protests gridlocked downtown Ottawa and several border crossings with the U.S. earl...
Dec 01, 2022
Canada exits World Cup on third straight loss as Morocco profits from poor defending
DOHA, Qatar - Canada is leaving the World Cup without a point after losing 2-1 to Morocco in its final group stage game. Canada dug itself an early hole and couldn't find a way out despite a late surg...
Dec 01, 2022
Saskatchewan mass stabbing sparks law to suspend benefits for offenders at large
REGINA - Saskatchewan says it wants to suspend government benefits to violent offenders who have warrants out for their arrest. The Saskatchewan Party government introduced legislation today that woul...
Dec 01, 2022
Joly ups cash for International Criminal Court sex-crime probes, as Russia rift grows
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly is announcing another $1 million for the International Criminal Court. The money is meant to support the court's investigations into sexual and gender-bas...
Dec 01, 2022
'Maybe tomorrow will be too late.' War adds urgency for Ukrainian artists
KYIV, Ukraine - At first glance, the space looks like any other trendy gallery in a western country: faded walls, a stylish caf where regulars chat quietly, all in a neighbourhood that wouldn't look t...
Dec 01, 2022
Inquiry into Emergencies Act urged to recommend greater political oversight of police
OTTAWA - A political scientist says there is virtue in clearly defining the difference between government oversight of law enforcement and the independence of police, although it is not as straightfor...
Dec 01, 2022
Case of Quebec man charged in plot to overthrow Haitian government put off to January
QUEBEC - The case of a Quebec man charged with planning a terrorist act to overthrow the Haitian government of Jovenel Mose has been put off to the new year. Grald Nicolas was not in court as lawyers ...
Dec 01, 2022
Former Expos reporter Richard Milo honoured by Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame
ST. MARYS, ONTARIO, CANADA - Longtime Canadian Press writer Richard Milo has been named the winner of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum's 2022 Jack Graney Award. The honour is given annual...
Dec 01, 2022
Parti Québécois barred from Quebec legislature after refusing to take oath to King
QUEBEC - The three recently elected Parti Qubcois members who have steadfastly refused to swear the oath of office to the King were barred today from taking their seats in the legislature. PQ Leader P...
Dec 01, 2022