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Canada extending tax credit for investors in critical mineral exploration
OTTAWA - The federal government is extending a tax break for those investing in critical mineral exploration. Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson made the announcement today at the Prospecto...
Mar 03, 2025

Capitals sign goaltender Charlie Lindgren to a 3-year, $9 million extension
WASHINGTON (AP) - Charlie Lindgren wondered about his future with the Washington Capitals in late January when they signed the other half of their goaltending tandem, Logan Thompson, to a long-term co...
Mar 03, 2025

Trump slams Zelenskyy for saying the end of the Russia war ‘is still very, very far away’
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump slammed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday for suggesting that end of Russia's war against Ukraine is still likely "very, very far away." "This ...
Mar 03, 2025

CRTC delays implementation of next-generation 911 service for two years
OTTAWA - Next-generation 911 service - which would allow Canadians to send texts or video to summon help - won't be implemented for another two years. The CRTC had set Tuesday as the deadline for tran...
Mar 03, 2025

Former P.E.I. premier Dennis King appointed ambassador to Ireland
OTTAWA - Former Prince Edward Island premier Dennis King has been appointed Canada's new ambassador to Ireland. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office announced the appointment today. King abruptly re...
Mar 03, 2025

Sources: Team Einarson lead Briane Harris files complaint against CCES with WADA
Curler Briane Harris, recently reinstated after sitting out nearly a year due to a provisional suspension, has filed a complaint against the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport with the World Anti-Dop...
Mar 03, 2025

Former PM Harper blasts Liberal leadership candidate Carney's economic record
OTTAWA - Former prime minister Stephen Harper is taking shots at Liberal leadership frontrunner Mark Carney's economic record. Harper accuses Carney of taking unearned credit for steering the Canadian...
Mar 03, 2025

Man pleads guilty to murder and attempted murder in shooting at suburban Chicago July 4 parade
WAUKEGAN, Ill (AP) - The man accused of killing seven people and injuring dozens more at a 2022 Independence Day parade in a Chicago suburb pleaded guilty Monday to murder and attempted murder, just m...
Mar 03, 2025

Capitals sign goaltender Charlie Lindgren to a 3-year, $9 million extension
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Washington Capitals have shored up their goaltending tandem for the next few seasons by signing Charlie Lindgren to a three-year extension worth $9 million. General manager Chris...
Mar 03, 2025

Canada Soccer unveils new philanthropic programs, offers details on World Cup tickets
TORONTO - Canada Soccer unveiled two new philanthropic programs Monday, one partnering with Infinity Records and award-winning Canadian producer Boi-1da and the other linking an expanded Canada Red su...
Mar 03, 2025