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Gas tax paused in Manitoba, returns in Alberta at a lower rate

Gas tax paused in Manitoba, returns in Alberta at a lower rate

As one province pauses the gas tax to provide savings at the pumps, another is bringing it back. The Manitoba government says that starting Monday, motorists won't have to pay 14 cents per litre in fuel tax for the next six months.
'Unimaginable excess': Bid to attract showy superyachts to Cape Breton under scrutiny

'Unimaginable excess': Bid to attract showy superyachts to Cape Breton under scrutiny

HALIFAX — Not so long ago, the largest community in Cape Breton was best known as home to one of the most toxic waste sites in North America: the infamous Sydney tar ponds.
'I am done': Amid rider woes, is Ottawa's transit system a victim of its own success?

'I am done': Amid rider woes, is Ottawa's transit system a victim of its own success?

OTTAWA — It didn't feel like the glory days at the time, climbing onto a crowded bus and pushing into the crush of bodies, riders sweating into their wool coats and parkas.
Daycare-arrival rules, tow-truck industry changes among new regulations in effect

Daycare-arrival rules, tow-truck industry changes among new regulations in effect

TORONTO — Daycare safe-arrival rules and tow-truck industry changes are among several new laws and regulations taking effect in Ontario today.
On New Year's Eve, DeSantis urges crowd to defy odds and help him 'win the Iowa caucuses'

On New Year's Eve, DeSantis urges crowd to defy odds and help him 'win the Iowa caucuses'

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — To underscore how much Iowa means to Ron DeSantis , the Florida governor was unwilling to put his campaigning there on hold even in the waning hours of 2023.
Senior military leader: Canadians 'overly comfortable' as global security shifts

Senior military leader: Canadians 'overly comfortable' as global security shifts

OTTAWA — It's Bob Auchterlonie's job to be ready for the next crisis, whether that's a wildfire, a flood, a hurricane or war on another continent.
Quebec City looks to Finland's successful approach to ending homelessness

Quebec City looks to Finland's successful approach to ending homelessness

QUEBEC — As Quebec faces a worsening homelessness crisis, some politicians, including Quebec City Mayor Bruno Marchand, have suggested the solution may be a Finnish model that aims to give everyone a home.
Sen. Fetterman says he thought news about his depression treatment would end his political career

Sen. Fetterman says he thought news about his depression treatment would end his political career

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. John Fetterman acknowledges having “dark conversations” about harming himself before he hit “the emergency brake” and sought treatment for depression. He remembers thinking about his three school-age kids.

Quebec asks public to be prudent, avoid ERs if possible, amid continued overcrowding

MONTREAL — The Quebec government is asking the public to be prudent as they celebrate the New Year and take steps to avoid the transmission of respiratory viruses at a time when hospitals remain crowded.
American democracy has overcome big stress tests since the 2020 election. More challenges are ahead

American democracy has overcome big stress tests since the 2020 election. More challenges are ahead

Over the past three years, the world's oldest democracy has been tested in ways not seen in decades. A sitting president tried to overturn an election and his supporters stormed the Capitol to stop the winner from taking power.
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