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How’re you all gonna spend your newfound fortunes? This week, the federal government will return a small portion of some Canadians’ hard-earned tax dollars to their bank accounts. The Liberals are calling the move a one-time “Grocery Rebate,” supposedly meant to make up for higher food prices...

I know we’ve all been busy and living in our own bubbles, but that’s some weird shit going on in Europe right now. Quick, vague, here’s a probably very inaccurate synopsis of what I recall from the last week. 17yr old involved in some hijinks and shenanigans, traffic stop where he didn’t stop...

With just about a week before the federal government’s new carbon tax kicks in, the Atlantic premiers are calling for a meeting with the prime minister “as soon as possible” — with hopes of halting it. They’ve sent a letter to Justin Trudeau to request the meeting. The premiers say the new...

Where to Start? It describes itself in this manner: We are dedicated to ensuring that Canadians have access to a world-class communication system that promotes innovation and enriches their lives. Our role is to implement the laws and regulations set by Parliamentarians who create legislation...

The mood at the new Wascana Pool in Regina changed in a flash Thursday afternoon. Smiles were replaced by solemn faces and tears, with onlookers saying there was an incident involving an irritant. Police later confirmed it was bear spray...

“It’s just something they don’t do.” That’s what New Brunswick’s former chief economist, David Campbell, said about Irving Oil’s public announcement of a strategic review, including a possible full or partial sale. The company is mulling existential questions. So why are the Irvings —...

Background: Canada has two main types of laws: statutes and regulations. There are statutes (like the Criminal Code), which have to be passed in Parliament before becoming law. Statutes set out the broader framework of the rules, like the foundation and framing of a house. Then, there are...

It’s a weird topic. I’ve had a few encounters, and a couple of them are definitely not positive. It’s kind of a confusing topic, legally anyway. What are your opinions on the subject? http://apple.news/Az8A4fKDKRLqTUA8dPQcKZw

A man with personal connections to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Johnston should have never accepted the position of independent special rapporteur investigating foreign election interference, which was announced Wednesday. (This being Canada, you can’t throw a rock without hitting someone...

There is a Canada wide warrant out for this person because they can’t find him, due to his stealthy abilities to blend into the background I am assuming: http://apple.news/AiFDMkiCnTSmgFvr1GSe4NQ A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a 31-year-old man who is serving a two-year sentence for...

Wherever you live, do you have sidewalk clearing bylaws? We do in Regina the last couple of years. Resident says cannot afford $424 charge to property tax Two Regina residents say the city is being too frosty with enforcement of its new sidewalk clearing bylaw. Changes to Regina's Clean...

Wage increases are the main point of contention. PSAC is demanding a “minimum” 4.5 per cent annual increase for its workers at a time of sky high inflation and rising cost of living, whereas the government is generally offering a two per cent raise. The union says talks have broken down with...

When Dave Shellnutt filed a freedom-of-information request to the Toronto Police Service last year for officers’ notes and body-worn camera footage, he already knew what the video would show. Mr. Shellnutt, managing partner of Toronto law firm the Biking Lawyer LLP, was representing Hasani...

In 2003, the airline filed for bankruptcy protection and in the following year emerged and reorganized under the holding company ACE Aviation Holdings Inc. In 2017, Air Canada flew 48 million passengers, as the airline celebrated its 80th anniversary. In October 2021, the Government of Canada...

I keep reading about the deplorable state of the equipment being given to our military, and the lack of members…& then I see other stories about us giving away military aid to other nations (Ukraine, Haiti, etc…while selling more armament to Saudi Arabia). Is it really as bad as I read (?) and...

I know this thread title sounds like something that mentalfloss would dream up but here we are: http://apple.news/ABctVCF58S26kUkNrxSecQQ Thank goodness her staffers are well fed!!

The party is in the process of selecting a new leader, but the Friday evening deadline for nominations came and went with no news from officials, or any prospective candidates, as to who might be on the ballot come the September vote. As of Saturday, the party had not announced any nominees and...

Maybe the RCMP’s use of spyware to track cellphones, laptops and tablets has been perfectly legitimate. Maybe they’ve only used specially trained investigators who know how to walk the exceptionally tricky line between lawful investigation and invasion of privacy. Maybe they haven’t snooped on...

It's called Regatta Day in Newfoundland, Terry Fox Day in MB, Saskatchewan Day in SK, British Columbia Day in BC, Natal Day in Nova Scotia and PEI, Simcoe Day in Toronto, New Brunswick Day in New Brunswick, Colonel By Day in Ottawa, Heritage Day in Alberta and Joseph Brant Day in Burlington, ON...

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