Canada · 14 h ago
Smith defends new Alberta electoral map against gerrymandering claims
The map would eliminate one of Lethbridge's two urban ridings and create three districts mixing the city's suburbs with rural southern Alberta.
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Canada · 14 h ago
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Ottawa pledges up to $2.5 billion to De Havilland to build more water bombers
The money, expected as loans and loan guarantees through Export Development Canada, would fund a second assembly line in Alberta.
Canada · 14 h ago
Hydro-Québec projects an electricity deficit as early as 2029
Its 2027–2041 supply plan sees energy needs rising by 60 TWh to 240 TWh in 2041. Peak demand is expected to grow by 12,000 MW to 52,000 MW.
Canada · 14 h ago
61 motorcycles tied to Ryan Wedding go to auction in Mexico
The collection, worth nearly $56 million (US$40 million), was seized in December in Mexico City raids. Mexican agency INDEP does not name Wedding, but says the bikes are now forfeited.
Canada · 14 h ago
Military helicopter seriously damaged landing on Canadian frigate
During a night landing on Oct 6 aboard HMCS Ville de Québec in the Norwegian Sea, the Cyclone's main rotor blades clipped its tail boom. The strike severed multiple components, including a tail rotor drive shaft.
Canada · 14 h ago
Skipped or shrank meals
31 per cent skipped meals 69 per cent did not
Nearly a third of Canadians skip meals over food costs
A Salvation Army survey found 31 per cent skipped meals or ate less because of grocery costs, up from 27 per cent a year ago. Use of food banks and similar supports rose to 15 per cent from 11.
Canada · 14 h ago
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Harper says he offered Carney a job in his government in 2012
I indicated that, if he chose to join the government, he would be the leading candidate should the post come open.
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Canada · 1 d ago
Second Nova Scotia teen pleads guilty in a hockey hazing sexual assault case
The 15-year-old pleaded guilty Monday in Truro youth court to sexual assault with a weapon and two counts of sexual assault. A second 15-year-old pleaded guilty to sexual assault with a weapon in September.