The federal government is expected to reap significant increases in revenue due to high oil prices, offsetting any new or previously promised spending in an upcoming budget from Ottawa.The price for a litre of gas at this Ultramar station in Ottawa’s Vanier area is seen topping the $1.70 mark on March 11. Oil prices rise…
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Ève Gascon added her name to the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League history books Saturday. The 18-year-old goaltender became just the third female player to play in the QMJHL as she followed in the footsteps of Manon Rheaume and Charline Labonte.Gatineau Olympiques goaltender Ève Gascon is seen making one of her 18 saves during her…
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Saskatoon family’s South Indian cookbook donates proceeds to vision loss charity
by Sue JonesA South Indian vegetarian cookbook prepared between a mother, son and a family friend is donating all of its proceeds to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind.Prema Ranganathan and her son, Prasanna Ranganathan, worked together on a cookbook that reflects their culture and a peek into their love of cooking. (Baljit Singh)A mother and…
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UCP leaked confidential poll without permission — or key context, Alberta pollster says
by Sue JonesAn Alberta pollster is calling out the United Conservative Party for leaking private data from a poll she did, which shows the party has moved ahead in popular support.Pollster Janet Brown says the United Conservative Party leaked data from a poll she did that was favourable to Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, but did not provide the…
A man is facing several charges after police say worshippers at a mosque in Mississauga, Ont., west of Toronto, were attacked with bear spray in what authorities believe was a “hate-motivated incident.”Man arrested at Ontario mosque after attacking worshippersPolice were called to the Dar Al-Tawheed Islamic Centre in Mississauga, Ont., west of Toronto, on Saturday morning after…
MOHAMMAD BARKINDO, secretary-general of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), reflected upon the dramatic geopolitical developments of the past few weeks as he addressed a ballroom in Houston this week. Thousands of oil executives have gathered in the world’s petroleum capital for CERAWeek, an energy conference organised annually by S&P Global, a financial-information…
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Conservative leadership candidate Jean Charest says he has the qualities that win elections
by Sue JonesConservative leadership candidate Jean Charest says he is the only person in the race with the track record and disposition to become prime minister after the next federal election.Jean Charest during the launch of his campaign for the leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada at Wildrose Brewery in Calgary on March 10, 2022. (Oseremen…
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Avengers star Mark Ruffalo joins campaign against B.C. pipeline with call for RBC to end funding
by Sue JonesMark Ruffalo says concerns about how his money is used are driving his public campaign calling on the Royal Bank of Canada to stop funding the Coastal GasLink pipeline in northern B.C.Actor and activist Mark Ruffalo said he doesn’t want his money funding the Coastal GasLink pipeline in northern B.C. (Craig Ruttle/Associated Press)Avengers star Mark Ruffalo…
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As software struggles persist, consultant says Muskrat Falls completion impossible to predict
by Sue JonesA consulting company that’s been monitoring progress on the Muskrat Falls project has released a stinging report that raises serious questions about when the controversial project might be ready for commercial operation.This is an aerial view of the sprawling switchyard at Soldiers Pond, outside St. John’s, where DC power from Labrador will be converted to…
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Ontario makes big promises with critical minerals plans but First Nations advocates remain concerned
by Sue JonesLawyers and advocates for First Nations in northwestern Ontario say they’re concerned the Ford government wants to press ahead with mining development in the Ring of Fire without properly involving First Nations or addressing their environmental concerns. Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled the province’s critical minerals strategy on Thursday at the Lac Des Iles mine in…