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US industrial production snaps back, rises 1.1% in November
WASHINGTON - U.S. industrial production snapped back last month, posting the biggest gain in more than two years, boosted by the end of a strike at General Motors. The Federal Reserve said Tuesday tha...
Dec 17, 2019
Government announces revised carbon-tax rebate amounts for four provinces
OTTAWA - The federal government has decreased the carbon tax rebates Canadians can expect in the new year in three provinces that have not adopted carbon pricing models that meet federal requirements....
Dec 17, 2019
US housing construction increases 3.2% in November
WASHINGTON - Construction of new homes rose again in November while applications for building permits rose to the highest level in 12 years, both encouraging signs of a rebound in the housing market. ...
Dec 17, 2019
Canfor, Great Pacific deal falls through to take company private
VANCOUVER - Canfor Corp. says Great Pacific Capital Corp. has called off its plan to take the lumber producer private after the deal failed to win the approval of the company's minority shareholders.T...
Dec 17, 2019 Photo: Shaun Penner
Eddy returns to Scotties for first time since dropping '97 final to Schmirler
Chelsea Carey's team has a guaranteed spot in the 2020 Scotties Tournament of Hearts as Team Canada. Lori Eddy and her Nunavut teammates are the first to join the defendi...
Dec 17, 2019
Alberta liquor and cannabis stores now allowed to open on Christmas Day
The Government of Alberta and Alberta Gaming, Liquor Cannabis (AGLC) will now allow liquor and cannabis businesses to be open on Dec. 25.The province says this is another example of their commitment t...
Dec 17, 2019
Privacy czar finds gaps in federal party policies on personal information
OTTAWA - The privacy policies of all the major federal political parties failed to ensure people gave valid consent to the collection and use of their personal infor...
Dec 17, 2019
Nova Scotia communities await decision on contentious pulp mill pipeline proposal
HALIFAX - For pipefitter Ben Chisholm, an imminent decision on the future of a Nova Scotia pulp mill could keep tradespeople he represents employed for years - or it could create&n...
Dec 17, 2019
City Council holds last meeting of 2019
Grande Prairie City Council held its last meeting of 2019 Monday.Council has approved having Mayor Bill Given write a letter to K Division, the head office of the RCMP in Alberta, asking that Grande P...
Dec 17, 2019 Photo by Curtis Galbraith
Pope abolishes 'pontifical secret' in clergy sex abuse cases
VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis has abolished the "pontifical secret" used in clergy sexual abuse cases, after mounting criticism that the high degree of confidentiality has been used to protect pedophile...
Dec 17, 2019