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Defence Investment Agency to be revamped under "new minister
9+ hour, 28+ min ago (144+ words) OTTAWA " The Liberal government says the office tasked with making major purchases for the military is about to be upgraded to give it new independence and oversight. Prime Minister Mark Carney's spring economic update pledges to introduce new legislation to…...
Feds inject $660 million in new funding for national sports groups facing shortfalls
9+ hour, 28+ min ago (199+ words) OTTAWA " The federal government is setting aside $660 million over the next five years for national sport organizations that have faced mounting deficits for years. Today's spring economic update promises $110 million annually after that to boost to funding for national sport…...
Ottawa outlines plans to tackle financial crime, ban crypto ATMs
9+ hour, 28+ min ago (397+ words) OTTAWA " The federal government plans to ban cryptocurrency ATMs as part of a suite of measures in its spring economic statement targeting financial crimes. The government says scammers use the ATMs to defraud victims, while criminals use them to convert…...
Council slams brakes for new cannabis outlet
10+ hour, 3+ min ago (329+ words) The majority of town council voted not to allow'a development permit application for a new cannabis outlet to move forward. ' Administration had recommended council to initiate the public notification and consultation'process, but that idea was rejected by councillors Karli Carr,…...
Melfort housing inventory remains at historic lows
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (401+ words) The housing market in Melfort is now ridiculously tight." There are now a fewer than a dozen houses on the market in Melfort and that is a major issue for anyone looking to move into the community." Robyn Luthi is…...
Child advocates call for online harms bill covering AI chatbots, gaming
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (941+ words) Ottawa can't afford to wait any longer to introduce new online harms legislation that covers AI chatbots and video games, children's advocates and about a dozen kids told a press conference on Parliament Hill Monday. They urged the government to…...
Prime Minister Mark Carney announces Canada's 1st sovereign wealth fund
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (285+ words) Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the country's first national sovereign wealth fund on Monday, pitching the new agency as a way for Canadians to invest in nation-building projects. Carney said the Canada Strong Fund will invest in major Canadian industrial…...
Poll suggests Canadians want Carney government focused on affordability in next year
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (12+ words) laronge NOW...
Teen storm chaser brings mobile tornado siren to Cut Knife area
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (137+ words) Aaron Rutley's fascination with storms started at a young age, and now the 18-year-old storm chaser is putting. .....
A dramatic Zurich Classic win by the Fitzpatricks puts Alex on PGA Tour
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (368+ words) Matt Fitzpatrick and younger brother Alex combined for a 1-under 71 in alternate-shot play Sunday to pull out a dramatic, single-stroke victory in the Zurich Classic team event and usher the younger Fitzpatrick onto the PGA Tour. "To win a team…...