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Italian TV host apologizes for gestures mimicking Asians
MILAN - A Swiss-Italian television host apologized Wednesday for mimicking Asians on a satirical TV program after her actions drew protests on social media. "I am truly sorry and I apologize if I hurt...
Apr 14, 2021
Source: Ottawa won't provide CFL with interest-free loan in 2021
TORONTO - Once again, the CFL will not get an interest-free loan from the federal government. The two sides have maintained informal dialogue since last August when the CFL cancelled plans for an abbr...
Apr 14, 2021
Housing advocates eye federal budget for aid to urban Indigenous providers
OTTAWA - The Trudeau Liberals have told stakeholders in the affordable-housing sector to look for funding in next week's budget to help expand the stock of units for Indigenous people in urban centres...
Apr 14, 2021
The disabled hope their Oscar moment can become a movement
LOS ANGELES - Right down to its production design, the Oscars have not always felt like the most welcoming place for the disabled. "I've always seen that stage with its stairs as a symbol that they do...
Apr 14, 2021
Canadian greenhouse emissions to use outsized portion of what climate can bear: study
New expert analysis suggests greenhouse gas emissions from Canada's oil and gas industry will make up an outsized chunk of the remaining carbon the world's atmosphere can take.Angela Carter of the Uni...
Apr 14, 2021
New pathway to residency for 90,000 essential workers and graduates: Mendicino
OTTAWA - Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino says his department is creating a new pathway to permanent residency for 90,000 essential workers and international graduates who are currently in Canada....
Apr 14, 2021
Source: Ottawa won't provide CFL with interest-free loan in 2021
TORONTO - Once again, the CFL will not get an interest-free loan from the federal government. The two sides have maintained informal dialogue since last August when the CFL cancelled plans for an abbr...
Apr 14, 2021
WestJet extends its suspension on "sun flight" destinations
WestJet has announced they will be suspending all sun flights to destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean until June 4th, 2021. Travellers with affected itineraries will be notified of these cancelati...
Apr 14, 2021
Federal government unveils $1.5-billion plan to boost green building
OTTAWA - Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna is announcing a $1.5-billion program designed to spur green building through retrofits, upgrades and new construction. The five-year plan aims to sav...
Apr 14, 2021
Montreal suburb becomes first Quebec municipality to ban glyphosate
LAVAL, Que. - Montreal's northern suburb has become the first city in Quebec to ban the use of glyphosate and other pesticides. Officials in Laval, Que., adopted the new bylaw on Tuesday. The city is ...
Apr 14, 2021