The Canadian Press OTTAWA—Graduates who owe the federal government money on their student loans soon have the chance to use travel reward points to help pay their debts. The previous Conservative government gave the political go-ahead in February for Employment and Social Development Canada to work out a deal with […]
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The Canadian Press TORONTO—The Ontario government is considering a big expansion of the black bear hunt in the spring. For the last two years, the province had a pilot project to allow a bear hunt from May 1-June 15 in eight of Ontario’s 88 wildlife management units, in the areas […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA—A former Assembly of First Nations regional chief-turned-federal MP says she’s confident the Liberal government can reshape Ottawa’s strained relationship with Canada’s aboriginal peoples. Jody Wilson-Raybould, who was elected last week in the riding of Vancouver Granville, says aboriginal affairs remain among the biggest public policy issues […]
The Associated Press RUSTON, La.—After more than 45 years of saving pennies, a Louisiana man decided it was time to cash them in. The News-Star reports 73-year-old Otha Anders, of Ruston, took 15 five-gallon plastic water jugs full of the coins to the bank on Tuesday. His grand total: a […]
By Mike Stobbe The Associated Press NEW YORK For decades, breast cancer has been less common in black women than white women, yet killed black women at a higher rate. One of those gaps has finally closed. Unfortunately for black women, it’s the first one. A new report suggests black […]
The Canadian Press TOFINO, B.C.—Twin sisters with British roots say the deaths of five people in a whale-watching boat that capsized off the west coast of Vancouver Island cut even deeper knowing the deceased were from the United Kingdom. Trudi and Astrid Castle said yesterday they feel connected to the […]
The Canadian Press GATINEAU, Que.—Sen. Patrick Brazeau said yesterday he’s focused on getting back to the upper chamber “as quickly as possible” after a Quebec judge agreed to grant him an unconditional discharge on assault and drug charges. The decision means Brazeau avoids the prospect of jail time and even […]
The Canadian PressKeith Leslie TORONTO—Ontario is proposing new regulations that would ban the random stopping of citizens by police—known as “carding”—and require officers to provide a written record of any such exchanges. Community Safety minister Yasir Naqvi said the draft regulations, which were posted online yesterday for 45 days of […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO—The three Ontario teachers’ unions promised $2.5 million by the Ontario government to help them cover the cost of contract negotiations will have to provide receipts. Premier Kathleen Wynne surprised the legislature yesteray by saying the teachers’ unions will have to show the government proof of their […]
By Marilynn Marchione The Associated Press BOSTON A new report raises fresh questions about the value of mammograms. The rate of cancers that have already spread far beyond the breast when they are discovered has stayed stable for decades, suggesting that screening and early detection are not preventing the most […]
The Canadian PressJim Bronskill OTTAWA—Snowbirds beware: the federal government will use its planned border exit-tracking system to avoid paying hundreds of millions of dollars in social benefits now going to those who shouldn’t receive them due to absences from Canada. Newly-obtained memos say the Canada Revenue Agency and Employment and […]
The Canadian Press WASHINGTON—It’s the end of an era for Canada’s most important diplomatic post as Gary Doer confirmed yesterday that his longer-than-usual stint as ambassador to the United States is about to conclude. The popular former premier said he’ll help prepare the transition to a new Liberal government and […]
