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Liberals buck global trend by 'doubling down' on foreign aid, as sector urges G7 push
OTTAWA — Foreign aid groups are hailing the federal Liberal government's return to a policy of increasing humanitarian and development spending each year, while asking for a plan to push allies to reverse a global decline in aid. "It was a good moment for Canada to step up and show global leadership by making this commitment of additional, new humanitarian money," said Kate Higgins, the head of Cooperation Canada, which represents more than 100 non-profits. The Liberals pledged in their Tuesday
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Brief, but intense winter weather wallops Newfoundland Thursday
Special weather statements continue to line Newfoundland for a brief, but intense blast of winter weather forecast across the island on Thursday. Brace for quickly deteriorating travel conditions through the afternoon hours
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Police arrest man in death of two-year-old girl in Calgary
Police in Calgary have made an arrest in the death of a toddler. Olivia Hayden was rushed to hospital in September 2022 and was later pronounced dead. The two-year-old's death was deemed a homicide following an autopsy and a lengthy police investigation. Police say a man was arrested Wednesday, but he has not been formally charged. They say the man will likely be charged with manslaughter. Investigators also say the accused knew the child, and her death was not random. This report by The Canadia
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Labour leader urges unions to expose Poilievre's working-class overtures as 'fraud'
OTTAWA — The head of Canada's largest labour organization is calling Pierre Poilievre a "fraud" for portraying himself as a friend of the working class. Canadian Labour Congress Bea Bruske wants union leaders to do everything they can to expose him before the next federal election. Bruske delivered her call to arms today as delegates gathered in Ottawa to plot strategy ahead of the vote, which must happen before October 2025. Canada's three main political parties are already battling for blue-co
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Some 100 correctional officers set to hold demonstration in Abbotsford, B.C.
Around 100 members of the Union of Canadian Correctional Officers are set to hold a protest in Abbotsford, B.C., today. The demonstration outside the Pacific regional headquarters of the Correctional Service of Canada aims to highlight the violence faced by its members, who often sustain injuries while on the job. John Randle, one of the union's regional presidents, says there has been a significant increase in violent incidents against guards across the country. In a statement released yesterda
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5 facts about robins—spring's unofficial mascot
Here are some interesting facts about spring's unofficial mascot
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Poor travel lingers on the eastern Prairies as wintry weather hangs on
Snow will continue to fall on parts of the eastern Prairies Thursday morning, but the worst of the spring storm will be over. However, travel is likely to remain tricky in many areas as roadways will still be slippery
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