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Parliamentary budget officer rebukes Trudeau government over spending secrecy

Parliamentary budget officer rebukes Trudeau government over spending secrecy

OTTAWA — Parliament's budget watchdog has called out the Trudeau government for not providing information on billions of dollars in planned federal spending.
'An insult to the families:' Saskatchewan government wants out of Broncos lawsuit

'An insult to the families:' Saskatchewan government wants out of Broncos lawsuit

REGINA — Lawyers for the Saskatchewan government are to be in a Regina courtroom Wednesday to ask a judge to remove the province from a lawsuit filed by families of victims of the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash.
Miss Vickie's Canada recalls Kettle Chip products over possible glass contamination

Miss Vickie's Canada recalls Kettle Chip products over possible glass contamination

Miss Vickie’s Canada is recalling some Kettle Cooked Potato Chips due to possible glass contamination.
Uncertainty after U.S. election and murder hornets in B.C.: In The News for Nov. 4

Uncertainty after U.S. election and murder hornets in B.C.: In The News for Nov. 4

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Nov.
Florida, Ohio drift out of Democratic grasp as Trump, Biden in pitched battle

Florida, Ohio drift out of Democratic grasp as Trump, Biden in pitched battle

FAIRFAX, Va. — An election campaign roiled by a deadly pandemic, an economic crisis and social unrest that rivalled the civil rights movement of the 1960s ended Tuesday the way everything seems to in 2020: awash in suspense, confusion and doubt.
'Keep calm, consult with the allies:' Canadian political analysts on U.S. results

'Keep calm, consult with the allies:' Canadian political analysts on U.S. results

OTTAWA — Four more years of an inscrutable, unpredictable Donald Trump. Or a new chapter with a friendly, predictable Joe Biden. Both options hung in the balance for Canada as the U.S.
Canadians gather in-person and virtually for U.S. 'cliffhanger' but result elusive

Canadians gather in-person and virtually for U.S. 'cliffhanger' but result elusive

Canadians and Americans living in Canada huddled around TV and computer screens across the country Tuesday night to watch the results of the divisive U.S. presidential election rolled in but a quick decision was unlikely.
Canadians in U.S. fearful, anxious about outcome of American election

Canadians in U.S. fearful, anxious about outcome of American election

OTTAWA — Canada's diplomats were on standby to help Canadians living south of the border if turmoil erupts in the United States after a polarizing presidential election.
Third layer's the charm: Top doctor unveils new face mask recommendations

Third layer's the charm: Top doctor unveils new face mask recommendations

OTTAWA — The country's top doctor unveiled new recommendations Tuesday for non-medical masks, saying they should be made of at least three layers and stressing their importance as the country heads indoors for winter amid a surging COVID-19 case coun
Vancouver council asked to think about whether it should make another Olympic bid

Vancouver council asked to think about whether it should make another Olympic bid

VANCOUVER — City council is scheduled to consider a motion today on whether Vancouver should make a bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics. Coun.
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