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Feds, Ontario ante up millions to produce electric vehicles at Ford's Oakville plant

Feds, Ontario ante up millions to produce electric vehicles at Ford's Oakville plant

The federal and Ontario governments promised Thursday to pour hundreds of millions of dollars into an auto plant for the mass production of electric vehicles and the batteries that power them – a plan they said would help the country's automotive ind
Cochrane RCMP investigate fatal accident at RancheView School

Cochrane RCMP investigate fatal accident at RancheView School

Cochrane RCMP investigate accident death on worksite at Racheview School.
Canadian homebuilding remains strong despite 20% drop in September, say economists

Canadian homebuilding remains strong despite 20% drop in September, say economists

The decrease was driven by weakness in Ontario and British Columbia and lower starts in condos.
Celebrating Thanksgiving safely

Celebrating Thanksgiving safely

Some tips on how to celebrate safely during COVID
'Speak up!' - 'Sesame Street' tackles racism in TV special

'Speak up!' - 'Sesame Street' tackles racism in TV special

The special defines racism for younger viewers
Former prime minister Stephen Harper’s eldest son working for Premier Jason Kenney

Former prime minister Stephen Harper’s eldest son working for Premier Jason Kenney

EDMONTON — Former prime minister Stephen Harper’s eldest son is following in his father’s footsteps by getting involved in politics. Ben Harper, who is 24, has landed a job as an aide in Alberta Premier Jason Kenney’s office.
Netflix Canada increases prices for its monthly standard, premium plans

Netflix Canada increases prices for its monthly standard, premium plans

The company says new members who sign up will see the updated prices effective immediately.
Emergency response debate highlighted after truck driver spends three hours trapped in Yoho National Park

Emergency response debate highlighted after truck driver spends three hours trapped in Yoho National Park

Field Fire and Rescue Department’s contract ended with Parks Canada on Sept. 30. Parks says it is working through recommendations of an independent report on providing long-term, sustainable solutions for emergency services in Yoho National Park.
Alberta wants to clear the way for development of 'untapped' geothermal energy

Alberta wants to clear the way for development of 'untapped' geothermal energy

Savage said the legislation will be developed with input from energy companies as well as landowners
Bighorn asks residents to prepare to evacuate as wildfire remains out of control

Bighorn asks residents to prepare to evacuate as wildfire remains out of control

The Devil's Head wildfire that started Labour Day long weekend due to an abandoned campfire was still listed as 'out-of-control' as of Wednesday at noon
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