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CBC's licence renewal hearing to enter second phase with input from intervenors

CBC's licence renewal hearing to enter second phase with input from intervenors

TORONTO — A review of the CBC's licence renewal applications enters its second phase today, with some organizations and individuals presenting their call for greater accountability and transparency from the public broadcaster.
'Blue Monday' getting you down? Exercise may be the cure, say experts

'Blue Monday' getting you down? Exercise may be the cure, say experts

This workweek will kick off with what's fabled to be the most depressing day of the year, during one of the darkest eras in recent history.
Transition documents suggest Biden plans Day 1 order rescinding Keystone XL permit

Transition documents suggest Biden plans Day 1 order rescinding Keystone XL permit

WASHINGTON — President-elect Joe Biden plans to rescind a permit for the Keystone XL pipeline expansion on his first day in the White House, transition documents suggest.
World leaders meet to ‘reconcile humanity with nature’

World leaders meet to ‘reconcile humanity with nature’

The prime minister took the opportunity to reiterate Canada’s promise to spend $3.16 billion to plant two billion trees over 10 years.
Alberta monolith comes with message to save eastern slopes of Rocky Mountains

Alberta monolith comes with message to save eastern slopes of Rocky Mountains

A towering stainless steel monolith set up along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta comes with a message.
GM Canada announces tentative deal for $1 billion electric vehicle plant in Ontario

GM Canada announces tentative deal for $1 billion electric vehicle plant in Ontario

INGERSOLL, Ont. — GM Canada says it has reached a tentative deal with Unifor that if ratified will see it invest $1 billion to transform its CAMI plant in Ingersoll, Ont., to make commercial electric vehicles.
Amber Valley settlers honoured by Canada Post

Amber Valley settlers honoured by Canada Post

New limited stamp series features Alberta community
Canada's top doctor says to avoid non-essential travel as B.C. explores legal options

Canada's top doctor says to avoid non-essential travel as B.C. explores legal options

OTTAWA — British Columbia's decision to seek legal advice on limiting travel reinforces the message that it isn't the time to go on vacation across the country, Canada's chief medical officer of health said Friday. Dr.
'Worst case': Calgary parents charged after dependent, adult son rushed to hospital

'Worst case': Calgary parents charged after dependent, adult son rushed to hospital

CALGARY — Police have charged two parents after their 27-year-old son, weighing just 43 pounds, was taken to hospital in acute medical distress.
In mandate letter, PM tells Freeland to spend on temporary measures until crisis ends

In mandate letter, PM tells Freeland to spend on temporary measures until crisis ends

OTTAWA — Emergency spending to deal with the COVID-19 crisis must not outlast the pain it's meant to salve, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has instructed Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland in a newly released mandate letter.
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