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U.S. travel problems affecting transborder flights: Air Canada, WestJet

U.S. travel problems affecting transborder flights: Air Canada, WestJet

TORONTO — Air Canada and WestJet encouraged travellers headed to or from the U.S. to check their flights before going to the airport after a key computer outage at the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration caused delays.
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Death near Quebec border highlights need for safe migration pathways: experts

Death near Quebec border highlights need for safe migration pathways: experts

MONTREAL — The recent death of a Montreal man from probable hypothermia as he tried to cross into the United States has exposed the dangers of irregular border crossings, which appear to be rising on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border.
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Alberta Opposition NDP calls for public input on plan to subsidize well cleanup

Alberta Opposition NDP calls for public input on plan to subsidize well cleanup

EDMONTON — Alberta's New Democrat Opposition wants public consultations on a government plan that would subsidize oil and gas companies to fulfil legal commitments to clean up old wells, a major proponent of which has been working directly in Premier
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Federal tax credit for multi-generational home renovations now available to Canadians

Federal tax credit for multi-generational home renovations now available to Canadians

OTTAWA — The federal government is offering a new tax credit to help make it easier for Canadians to care for adult relatives in their own homes. The multi-generational home renovation tax credit took effect Jan.
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In The News for Jan. 11: What message does the PM have for Mexico?

In The News for Jan. 11: What message does the PM have for Mexico?

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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Liberal online streaming bill could discriminate against American firms: U.S. Embassy

Liberal online streaming bill could discriminate against American firms: U.S. Embassy

OTTAWA — The United States Embassy in Ottawa says it has concerns that the federal Liberals' controversial online streaming act could discriminate against American companies. In a statement to The Canadian Press, an embassy spokeswoman said U.S.
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'Unexpected storm': Emails detail Regina police response to James Smith rampage

'Unexpected storm': Emails detail Regina police response to James Smith rampage

A report of a suspect vehicle in Saskatchewan's capital hours after a stabbing rampage on a First Nation some 300 kilometres away suddenly pulled city officers into the investigation and kept residents on edge for days.
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U.S. President Joe Biden to visit Canada in March, PMO says as 'Three Amigos' meet

U.S. President Joe Biden to visit Canada in March, PMO says as 'Three Amigos' meet

MEXICO CITY — Justin Trudeau and Joe Biden tied up a pair of bilateral loose ends Tuesday: one for Canadians who frequently cross the Canada-U.S. border, the other for a certain U.S. president who has yet to do so.
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How much is downloading from senior governments costing New Westminster?

How much is downloading from senior governments costing New Westminster?

New West councillor predicts the costs of downloading will be “jaw-dropping” but believes the city can use data to highlight the message that city taxpayers are not an ATM machine
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Alberta premier won't commit to sovereignty act to rebut feds' 'just transition' plan

Alberta premier won't commit to sovereignty act to rebut feds' 'just transition' plan

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith won’t commit to using Alberta's controversial sovereignty act to rebut looming federal “just transition” legislation, which she calls an existential threat to her province’s bedrock oil and gas industry.
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