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'Buy Canadian' policy comes into effect for federal projects worth over $25M
The federal government’s “Buy Canadian” policy takes effect Tuesday and Ottawa says it will fundamentally change the way it purchases goods and services. Source link
Environment minister announces new methane emissions rules
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin holds a news conference in Burnaby, B.C. about new measures to curb methane emissions from the oil and gas industry. Source link
Canada's Reese Howden becomes winningest men's ski cross athlete in World Cup history
Reese Howden now stands alone as the winningest men’s ski cross racer in World Cup history. The Canadian won gold at an event in Arosa, Switzerland, on Tuesday for his 19th career victory on the World Cup circuit. That broke a tie for the most victories by a male athlete in World Cup history, a […]
Killings of Rob and Michele Reiner stun Hollywood as son skips court appearance for medical reasons
Los Angeles police are set to present a case to prosecutors following Nick Reiner’s arrest in the killings of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, which stunned their communities in Hollywood and Democratic politics, where both were widely beloved. Source link
Chilliwack, B.C., mother killed by falling tree in park amid gale-force winds
Police say there is no indication the incident was anything other than a tragic and unforeseen event that occurred during severe and unpredictable weather. Source link
Ban on gas car sales walked back by EU
A new proposal is watering down the original plan to have all new cars sold in Europe be electric by 2035, following pressure from carmakers and member states with automotive industries. Source link
Skate Canada to stop holding national, international events in Alberta
Skate Canada says it will no longer host major events in Alberta following a review of the province’s legislation on the participation of transgender athletes in women’s sport. Source link
FIFA slashes price of some World Cup tickets after global fan backlash
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets for teams’ most loyal fans following a global backlash and some will get $60 US seats for the final instead of being asked to pay $4,185. Source link
Bills pushed through Commons at last minute won't be studied by Senate until February
Despite a deal to push government bills through their final stages before the House of Commons rose last Thursday, two pieces of priority budget and border legislation, C-4 and C-12, can’t become law until at least February. Source link
Boy endured years of ‘torture’ while in care of Burlington, Ont., couple, Crown tells murder trial
The 12-year-old boy Brandy Cooney and Becky Hamber were trying to adopt was “dangerously” thin for over a year leading up to his 2022 death, Superior Court in Milton, Ont., heard. Source link