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Biden's visit an 'authentic' expression of Canada's importance to U.S.: ambassador

Biden's visit an 'authentic' expression of Canada's importance to U.S.: ambassador

WASHINGTON — The federal Liberals aren't the only ones declaring U.S. President Joe Biden's visit to Ottawa a triumph for Canada-U.S. relations: Washington's envoy, too, described it Friday as an "overarching success"
Military under fire as thousands of troops face lost cost-of-living allowance

Military under fire as thousands of troops face lost cost-of-living allowance

OTTAWA — The Canadian Armed Forces is under fire for its plan to cut thousands of troops off a cost-of-living allowance without much notice.
Two-time organ recipient designs Green Shirt Day logo five years after bus crash

Two-time organ recipient designs Green Shirt Day logo five years after bus crash

Brandy Hehn was a regular in the kidney dialysis unit at the Regina General Hospital when the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash happened five years ago.
P.E.I. Green Party wasn't ready for election, may lose seats from 2019: experts

P.E.I. Green Party wasn't ready for election, may lose seats from 2019: experts

CHARLOTTETOWN — As the Prince Edward Island election approaches its final week, the Green Party is fighting to hold onto its historic gains from the last provincial vote — a battle some experts say could result in lost seats.
'Nothing to come back to,' says Ukrainian woman in Canada, her beloved home destroyed

'Nothing to come back to,' says Ukrainian woman in Canada, her beloved home destroyed

IRPIN, Ukraine — Oleksandra Verovkina and her son, Danylo, would stroll half a block through the back alley behind their apartment to a large forest.
As economy faces potential recession, Liberals to release 'tricky' budget Tuesday

As economy faces potential recession, Liberals to release 'tricky' budget Tuesday

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are set to unveil a budget on Tuesday intended to showcase their plans to keep Canada competitive amid the clean energy transition while supporting Canadians who are struggling with affordability.
These are the three things you should expect in the federal Liberals' upcoming budget

These are the three things you should expect in the federal Liberals' upcoming budget

OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government is expected to release its budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year on Tuesday.
Millennials dominate insolvencies as credit card, student loan, CERB tax debts add up

Millennials dominate insolvencies as credit card, student loan, CERB tax debts add up

Insolvency trustee Doug Hoyes encounters a lot of Canadians with money troubles, but he's become particularly sympathetic to the plight of young people who find themselves financially underwater.
Questions raised about safety of Old Montreal building destroyed by fatal fire

Questions raised about safety of Old Montreal building destroyed by fatal fire

MONTREAL — More than a week after a fatal fire tore through a building in Old Montreal, accounts from former tenants and victims of the blaze are raising questions about the safety of the heritage property.
Asylum seeker deal between U.S. and Canada won't stop drama at border, advocates say

Asylum seeker deal between U.S. and Canada won't stop drama at border, advocates say

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — About a dozen asylum seekers hoping to start a new life in Canada saw their plans hit a snag on Saturday afternoon when they learned an unofficial crossing between the Canadian and U.S. border no longer offered the safe passage they'd come to expect.
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