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Lake Manitoba First Nation Chief Cornell McLean,

Manitoba First Nation going ahead with powwow despite gathering restrictions

A Manitoba chief says his community will hold its annual powwow next month even if provincial public-health orders continue to limit the size of public gatherings.

Coronavirus in Canada

By Kelly Geraldine Malone | News, Politics | May 28th 2020

Minister of Energy Sonya Savage, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney,

New Alberta bill will put deadlines on energy project approvals

Alberta is introducing legislation to allow the government to set maximum time limits on approvals for energy projects.

By Dean Bennett | News, Politics | May 28th 2020

Ontario takes over long-term care homes after 'gut-wrenching' army report

Premier Doug Ford refused calls to fire his long-term care minister Wednesday. Under fire from the Opposition NDP for cutting long-term care funding and scaling back inspections, Ford blamed the COVID-19 crisis in long-term care on long-standing issues with the system.

Coronavirus in Canada

By Emma McIntosh | News, Politics | May 27th 2020

Ontario pushing through changes to tenancy law as crisis looms

Premier Doug Ford's government is going ahead with changes to tenancy law that would make it easier for landlords to evict renters just as the COVID-19 pandemic is swelling the ranks of those falling into arrears.

By Alastair Sharp | News, Politics, Generation Toronto | May 27th 2020

Meng Wanzhou denied early exit from extradition process by B.C. court

The 23-page ruling avoids the larger question of the Crown’s allegations of fraud connected with the Chinese tech giant executive.

By Carl Meyer | News, Politics, Federal policy for B.C. | May 27th 2020

Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux,

Federal deficit likely at $260 billion due to COVID-19

Parliament's spending watchdog says the estimated deficit for the year has likely risen to about $260 billion, leaving the government with little fiscal firepower to stimulate an economic rebound.

Coronavirus in Canada

By Jordan Press | News, Politics | May 27th 2020

'Pointing out the obvious': Alberta energy minister stands behind her comments

Alberta's energy minister isn't backing away from her comments that COVID-19's public health rules and economic fears favour pipeline construction.

Coronavirus in Canada

By Bob Weber | News, Politics | May 27th 2020

pumpjack, oil and gas installation, Cremona,

Canadian producers to boost production as oil prices rise

Western Canadian producers are moving to restore some oil production as crude prices rise with demand thanks to the gradual opening of the world economy and OPEC and Russian output cuts.

Coronavirus in Canada

By Dan Healing | News, Politics | May 27th 2020

Calgary mayor warns city: 'Don't be like Toronto'

Calgary's mayor is warning citizens "don't be like Toronto" and congregate in large numbers in parks.

Coronavirus in Canada

By The Canadian Press | News, Politics | May 26th 2020

Military report finds gruesome conditions, abuse inside 5 Ontario long-term care homes

A report released publicly Tuesday details a long list of horrors found at five COVID-19-stricken long-term care homes. Premier Doug Ford says criminal charges are possible, while the Ontario NDP are calling for the resignation of Long-Term Care Minister Merrilee Fullerton.

Coronavirus in Canada

By Emma McIntosh | News, Politics | May 26th 2020

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Manitoba First Nation going ahead with powwow despite gathering restrictions

New Alberta bill will put deadlines on energy project approvals

Ontario takes over long-term care homes after 'gut-wrenching' army report

Ontario pushing through changes to tenancy law as crisis looms

Meng Wanzhou denied early exit from extradition process by B.C. court

Federal deficit likely at $260 billion due to COVID-19

'Pointing out the obvious': Alberta energy minister stands behind her comments

Canadian producers to boost production as oil prices rise

Calgary mayor warns city: 'Don't be like Toronto'

Military report finds gruesome conditions, abuse inside 5 Ontario long-term care homes

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