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Report questions the need to build new pipelines from the oilsands

TORONTO — A new report by the Centre for International Governance Innovation is questioning the need for new pipelines to carry oilsands production to tidewater for export.
A quick look at how Calgary's Saddledome stacks up against other NHL rinks

A quick look at how Calgary's Saddledome stacks up against other NHL rinks

The Calgary Flames' arena situation is suddenly up in the air after team president Ken King announced this week the club is pulling out of talks with the city.

Vancouver Park Board to mull motion seeking ban on use or display of balloons

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Park Board is being asked to consider sticking a pin in the presence of latex and plastic balloons in city parks.

New Democrats propose creation of ministry to deal with mental health and addictions

TORONTO — Ontario's New Democrats want to set up a standalone ministry to bolster the province's mental heath and addictions services.

Toronto cop who had cocaine in wallet expected to plead guilty to misconduct

TORONTO — A Toronto police officer who pleaded guilty to a criminal charge after cocaine was found in his wallet is expected to plead guilty to misconduct. Det.-Const.
Census: Children make up one quarter of 4.8 million Canadians living in poverty

Census: Children make up one quarter of 4.8 million Canadians living in poverty

OTTAWA — Nikkie Edwards and her boyfriend make about $31,000 a year, a sum that leaves them below the poverty line as defined by Statistics Canada — and in the company of another 4.

Two-thirds of Canadian households saving for retirement, census suggests

TORONTO — Two-thirds of households are setting aside money for retirement, taking advantage of either a registered pension plan, an RRSP or a tax-free savings account, Statistics Canada said Wednesday as it released the latest batch of numbers from t
Fear and loathing on the tax change trail: Premier warns of unintended impacts

Fear and loathing on the tax change trail: Premier warns of unintended impacts

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.
Fire crews fend off flames in Waterton Lakes National Park, townsite safe for now

Fire crews fend off flames in Waterton Lakes National Park, townsite safe for now

WATERTON, Alta.

Shell Canada, other firms shutting in natural gas wells due to Alberta wildfire

Shell Canada and other companies were shutting in natural gas wells in southwestern Alberta on Tuesday due to the threat of growing wildfires.
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