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'If we stand back and do nothing, we get the Trudeau tax:' Manitoba premier

'If we stand back and do nothing, we get the Trudeau tax:' Manitoba premier

WINNIPEG — Caught between a federal government demanding a rising carbon tax and some Progressive Conservative supporters opposed to any such levy, Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister offered a compromise of sorts Thursday.
B.C. Finance Minister Carole James has Parkinson's, won't seek re-election

B.C. Finance Minister Carole James has Parkinson's, won't seek re-election

VICTORIA — B.C. Finance Minister Carole James says she has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and will not seek re-election next year, but she intends to stay on in cabinet "as long as I can do the job 100 per cent.
Starbucks, Second Cup halt use of reusable cups amid novel coronavirus outbreak

Starbucks, Second Cup halt use of reusable cups amid novel coronavirus outbreak

Two major coffee chains have stopped serving beverages in reusable cups brought by customers amid the novel coronavirus outbreak. Starbucks and The Second Cup Ltd.
Cabinet approves $240M Mohawk settlement for 132-year-old land claim

Cabinet approves $240M Mohawk settlement for 132-year-old land claim

OTTAWA — The federal cabinet has approved an agreement that will see Canada pay nearly $240 million in compensation to the Mohawks of Akwesasne to settle a land claim.
Jason Kenney endorses Erin O'Toole for leadership of Conservative party

Jason Kenney endorses Erin O'Toole for leadership of Conservative party

OTTAWA — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, king among leaders of the conservative movement in Canada, is endorsing Erin O'Toole to lead the federal party.
Military needs to be 30-per-cent women for real change: vice-admiral

Military needs to be 30-per-cent women for real change: vice-admiral

OTTAWA — Nearly a third of members of the Canadian Forces should be women to bring about a real culture change in the military, says the admiral in charge of the Forces' human resources, while acknowledging the real trouble they're having getting the
Blockade on CP Rail tracks in Kahnawake comes down after more than three weeks

Blockade on CP Rail tracks in Kahnawake comes down after more than three weeks

KAHNAWAKE, Que.
No safety danger after derailment near Prince George, B.C.: CN Railway

No safety danger after derailment near Prince George, B.C.: CN Railway

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Canadian National Railway says there was no danger to public safety after about 20 rail cars derailed in a small community in northern British Columbia.
Protesters pack up camp at B.C. legislature after five arrests Wednesday night

Protesters pack up camp at B.C. legislature after five arrests Wednesday night

VICTORIA — Dozens of Indigenous youth and their supporters packed blankets and tarps Thursday, ending a 17-day protest at British Columbia's legislature that saw a fire burning constantly at the front steps and people camping overnight at the buildin
Canadian and U.S. military equipment vulnerable to cyberattacks, top officials say

Canadian and U.S. military equipment vulnerable to cyberattacks, top officials say

OTTAWA — Canada and the United States are working together to make their high-tech military equipment less hackable, top defence officials said in Ottawa Thursday, but they have a lot of work to do.