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Saskatchewan budget: Homeowners and drivers winners; civil servants losers

Saskatchewan budget: Homeowners and drivers winners; civil servants losers

REGINA — The governing Saskatchewan Party tabled its 2020-21 budget for the province Monday. Here's a look at some of the winners and losers: WINNERS — New-home owners: The province is introducing a provincial sales tax rebate on new homes.
Military set to let Cyclone helicopters fly again after Stalker 22 crash

Military set to let Cyclone helicopters fly again after Stalker 22 crash

OTTAWA — The Canadian Armed Forces is expected to share its plan for getting its Cyclone helicopters back in the air on Tuesday, even as military investigators continue to probe the cause of the deadly crash that forced the fleet to be temporarily gr
Canada to pay $4.1B for Navy support ships in latest cost increase

Canada to pay $4.1B for Navy support ships in latest cost increase

OTTAWA — Canada's national shipbuilding plan was rocked by yet another cost increase on Monday as the federal government revealed it will pay $4.1 billion for two long-overdue support ships for the navy.
Streaming concert, online videos and fireworks app to help mark Canada Day 2020

Streaming concert, online videos and fireworks app to help mark Canada Day 2020

OTTAWA — Canadians are being offered a buffet of online videos, crafts and even a stop-motion animation app to celebrate Canada Day from home.
Trans Mountain pipeline restarts after light crude spills in Abbotsford, B.C.

Trans Mountain pipeline restarts after light crude spills in Abbotsford, B.C.

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Trans Mountain says oil is flowing again through its pipeline after as much 190,000 litres of light crude spilled from a pumping facility in Abbotsford, B.C.
National Housing Council staffing and B.C. oil leak; In The News for June 15

National Housing Council staffing and B.C. oil leak; In The News for June 15

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of June 15 ... --- COVID-19 in Canada ...
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown

A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown

Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Trans Mountain says pipeline has restarted after spill in Abbotsford, B.C.

Trans Mountain says pipeline has restarted after spill in Abbotsford, B.C.

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Trans Mountain estimates as much as 1,195 barrels, or 190,000 litres, of light crude spilled from its pipeline pumping station in Abbotsford, B.C.
Body meant to root out systemic housing inequities delayed by pandemic

Body meant to root out systemic housing inequities delayed by pandemic

OTTAWA — A key body the Liberals vowed to create to help resolve systemic inequities in Canada's housing system remains unstaffed, with delays in appointments chalked up to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 8:39 p.m. on June 14, 2020: There are 98,787 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada.