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Tail cracks on military's new helicopters likely due to weight of equipment: DND
OTTAWA - The Department of National Defence is blaming an apparent design flaw for the cracks recently discovered in the tails of most of the military's new Cyclone helicopters. The department says it...
Jan 31, 2022

Calgary Stampeders re-sign linebacker Jameer Thurman and running back Ka'Deem Carey
CALGARY - Linebacker Jameer Thurman and running back Ka'Deem Carey are staying put. The Calgary Stampeders re-signed both Thurman and Carey on Monday. The two players were eligible to become free agen...
Jan 31, 2022

Federal election cost estimated $630M, but many First Nations had no polling station
OTTAWA - Elections Canada says last year's federal election cost an estimated $630 million - more than the estimated $502 million bill for the 2019 poll - partly because of extra costs associated with...
Jan 31, 2022

PM Justin Trudeau says government will introduce bill to provide more rapid tests
OTTAWA - The prime minister says the government will introduce legislation today to continue providing as many rapid tests as possible to the provinces and territories. Justin Trudeau made the announc...
Jan 31, 2022

'Call me up!' Jill Biden tells govs' spouses in unity pitch
WASHINGTON (AP) - Jill Biden on Monday urged spouses of the nation's governors to keep working together and with her on issues she says transcend politics, such as her efforts to help military familie...
Jan 31, 2022

While Canada men leave World Cup qualification permutations to others, Qatar beckons
John Herdman said all the right things Sunday after Canada dispatched the United States at Hamilton's Tim Hortons Field to move closer to qualifying for 2022 World Cup. He warned against looking too f...
Jan 31, 2022

Alberta jobs minister wants answers from caucus colleague who attended border protest
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta cabinet minister Doug Schweitzer says he wants answers from a fellow caucus member who attended a truckers protest that is snarling traffic at the United States border.Schweitze...
Jan 31, 2022

Liberals, industry groups look to solve supply-chain issues, and prevent future woes
OTTAWA - The federal transport minister says the government plans to create a suite of policy responses to help ease pandemic-strained supply chains and prevent future flare-ups. The problems in suppl...
Jan 31, 2022

Ottawa protest gridlock sparks criticism of police as residents demand city back
OTTAWA - The ire of Ottawa residents about the downtown paralysis created by a protest against COVID-19 measures is sparking questions concerning the role of police in ensuring public order. Ottawa po...
Jan 31, 2022

California moves to dismantle nation's largest death row
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who three years ago placed a moratorium on executions, now is moving to dismantle the United States' largest death row by moving all condemned i...
Jan 31, 2022