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OTTAWA — A media report detailing how a government technician made his way to a pricey private island in the Bahamas had Prime Minister Justin Trudeau deflecting renewed allegations Tuesday about his controversial New Year's family vacation with the

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government released its 2017-18 budget on Tuesday. Here is a look a some of the highlights: — No increases to personal or business taxes. — Department spending increases are being held at or near the rate of inflation: 1.

OTTAWA — A federal government agency that gave money to a think tank with close ties to the Liberals says the attention it received has made it think carefully about how it collaborates with outside organizations.

WINKLER, Man. — A man is facing impaired driving charges after he was riding a lawn tractor with his son in his lap. Police in Winkler, Man., said they got a call Saturday around 9 p.m.

TORONTO — Moody's Investors Service has released a report that identifies Canada as one of four Aaa-rated countries that are exposed to a potential housing market correction.

RAINY RIVER, Ont. — Two Ontario men are facing charges in the death of a goat. Ontario Provincial Police say they received a report on April 2 that a goat had been killed at a home in Rainy River, Ont.

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs are hopeful that three key contributors will be available for Game 1 against the Washington Capitals.

VICTORIA — Voters in British Columbia elect a new government on May 9. Here's a look at some of the major issues: Housing: The benchmark price for detached properties in Greater Vancouver stood at more than $1.

VICTORIA — John Horgan, leader of British Columbia's New Democratic Party, is a three-term member of the provincial legislature. Here is a brief sketch of the politician.

VANCOUVER — Premier Christy Clark is leading the B.C. Liberals into what she hopes will be her second consecutive victory as party leader. Here is a brief sketch of the career politician: Age : 51 Born: Oct. 29, 1965, in Burnaby, B.C.