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Revenues from tax changes on stock options to slowly ramp up over a decade, PBO says
OTTAWA - Parliament's spending watchdog says the federal treasury will see a trickle of new revenue roll in faster than the government expects from changes to tax rules on employee stock options. The ...
Jan 14, 2021
Kenney kicks Pat Rehn out of UCP caucus after municipal complaints
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he has kicked Lesser Slave Lake backbencher Pat Rehn out of the United Conservative caucus.Kenney made the announcement in a statement posted on social med...
Jan 14, 2021
EPL calls off game, calls captains to order end to hugging
The coronavirus outbreak at Aston Villa has led to the postponement of another game as the Premier League holds talks with captains and managers of clubs to urge compliance with enhanced regulations. ...
Jan 14, 2021
Trump's Mar-a-Lago warned over coronavirus mask violations
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club's failure to enforce Palm Beach County's mask ordinance at its New Year's Eve bash has resulted in a warning but no fine or other punis...
Jan 14, 2021
Ottawa pledges financial aid to Juno Beach museum battered by COVID-19 pandemic
OTTAWA - The federal government is promising to provide financial aid to Canada's only Second World War museum in Europe, which has been battered by COVID-19. Following months of discussions, Veterans...
Jan 14, 2021
US unemployment claims jump to 965,000 as virus takes toll
WASHINGTON - The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000, the most since late August and evidence that the resurgent virus has caused a spike in layoffs. The latest figur...
Jan 14, 2021
Emergency doctors call for greater transparency on vaccine rollout
OTTAWA - The professional group for emergency doctors in Canada wants more transparency about COVID-19 vaccine distribution. The Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians is calling for a clear des...
Jan 14, 2021
Lady Gaga to sing anthem, J-Lo to perform at inauguration
WASHINGTON - Lady Gaga will sing the national anthem at Joe Biden's inauguration and Jennifer Lopez will give a musical performance on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol when Biden is sworn in as the ...
Jan 14, 2021
LeBlanc marks 25 years at Grande Prairie Minor Hockey
The executive director at Grande Prairie Minor Hockey says all the attention lately is overwhelming but very much appreciated.Grande Prairie Minor Hockey recently put up a Facebook post saluting Lorna...
Jan 14, 2021
France opposes foreign takeover offer for supermarket chain
PARIS - France's government says it opposes the proposed 16.2 billion-euro ($19.6 billion) takeover of French supermarket chain Carrefour by Canadian convenience store group Couche-Tard. Labor Ministe...
Jan 14, 2021