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Ottawa says work underway to shed light on secretive expense program for former governors general
The federal government says it’s looking for ways to make an expense program for former governors general more transparent after almost 50 years of secrecy around the millions of dollars spent.
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B.C. won’t extend last call for World Cup games as Ontario did — and it’s all about time zones
Two Canadian provinces — British Columbia and Ontario — are hosting FIFA World Cup games next month, but only one will allow you to buy booze until 4 a.m. during the tournament. Those keeping an eye on the moves say it likely has more to do with time zones than permissiveness.
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Canadian video games are made here. Why are so few set here?
Canadian settings or locations rarely take centre stage in video games, though it’s slowly growing thanks to a handful of smaller independent studios.
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Uber drivers in Victoria got a union contract. What does it mean for rideshare workers across Canada?
Victoria’s drivers are the first in Canada to get a union contract with Uber, but advocates say there’s no guarantee it will pave the way for the broader unionization of rideshare workers across the country.
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Jesse Marsch extends as Canada’s men’s soccer head coach through 2030 World Cup
Canada’s men’s soccer head coach Jesse Marsch has extended his contract through the 2030 FIFA World Cup, Canada Soccer announced Monday.
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How some consumers are coping with cottage cheese shortages amid the protein craze
Matthew Kwasnicki’s love of cottage cheese isn’t a passing fancy — it dates back to his childhood. But he’s among Canadians wondering if they’ll come up empty when they go shopping for the protein-rich dairy product, due to shortages linked to its rising popularity. CBC Windsor interviewed consumers and food industry members to see how…
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Family seeks answers after Indigenous mother dies in delivery room at Saskatoon hospital
Family and friends of Jaali Sutherland-Weenie are calling for accountability from the health-care system after the young Indigenous woman died in hospital following a severe pregnancy complication.
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Largest budget tabled in Nunavut’s history promises more money for health, community infrastructure
Nunavut Premier and Finance Minister John Main tabled the largest budget in the territory’s history Monday with major increases to spending on health, housing and social services.
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The first significant heat wave of the year is expected to descend across the southern Prairies this week
It’s about to get very hot across a large swath of Canada. The first long stretch of heat is expected across southern Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba this week where temperatures could reach higher than 32 C over several days.
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Bloc slams Carney for potential use of ‘anti-democratic’ Clarity Act in Alberta
OTTAWA — Separatists in Alberta can thank the Bloc Québécois for making the case that Albertans have the right to determine the province’s own fate without interference from Ottawa. On Monday, Prime Minister Mark Carney said the federal government is reviewing Alberta’s referendum question — on whether voters want to remain in Canada or hold…