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Liberals survive throne speech confidence vote, with support of NDP

Liberals survive throne speech confidence vote, with support of NDP

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's minority Liberal government survived a confidence vote Tuesday on its throne speech, with crucial support from New Democrats. The speech was approved by a vote of 177-152 in the House of Commons.
Calgary Flames make centre Connor Zary club's first pick of NHL entry draft

Calgary Flames make centre Connor Zary club's first pick of NHL entry draft

Zary had 38 goals and 48 assists in 57 games in his third season with the Western Hockey League's Kamloops Blazers
Who says 13 is an unlucky number?

Who says 13 is an unlucky number?

The hard-to-believe triumphs of ONE family on ONE hole at ONE Edmonton golf course.
Burnaby ICBC staffer fired after racist declarations on personal Facebook

Burnaby ICBC staffer fired after racist declarations on personal Facebook

The Crown corporation confirmed it would investigate claims of offensive posts being published to her social media
Canadians divided over whether to let pandemic disrupt Halloween, holidays: Poll

Canadians divided over whether to let pandemic disrupt Halloween, holidays: Poll

The poll found sharp regional variations
Abuse of CERB payments

Abuse of CERB payments

Canadians who make fraudulent claims for CERB could face a fine of up to $5,000,
Statistics Canada says trade deficit narrowed as both exports and imports fell

Statistics Canada says trade deficit narrowed as both exports and imports fell

"Similar to most other economic data points, expect a slower rebound from here on in after the initial sharp improvement off the COVID-lockdown lows."
Liberals, NDP block Conservative effort to have prorogation study include WE affair

Liberals, NDP block Conservative effort to have prorogation study include WE affair

OTTAWA — The Liberals and the NDP have blocked an effort by the Conservatives to get the WE Charity affair probed ahead of a study into why the Liberals prorogued Parliament.
Military reports more than 220 Canadian troops caught COVID-19

Military reports more than 220 Canadian troops caught COVID-19

OTTAWA — The Canadian Armed Forces is lifting the veil of secrecy over the number of troops with COVID-19, as the military gets ready for fresh calls to help out during the second wave of the pandemic.
Guitar rock legend Eddie Van Halen dies of cancer at 65

Guitar rock legend Eddie Van Halen dies of cancer at 65

NEW YORK — Eddie Van Halen, the guitar virtuoso whose blinding speed, control and innovation propelled his band Van Halen into one of hard rock’s biggest groups and became elevated to the status of rock god, has died.
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