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Canadians stuck in Middle East desperate for news on evacuation plan
53+ min ago (134+ words) Canadians stuck in Middle East desperate for news on evacuation plan'CBC Canadians stuck in Middle East desperate for news on evacuation plan While a handful of Canadians have returned from the Middle East, roughly 2,000 remain, waiting for Canada to arrange…...
City of Calgary surplus for 2025 much higher than projected
2+ hour, 11+ min ago (202+ words) City of Calgary surplus for 2025 much higher than projected'CBC City of Calgary surplus for 2025 much higher than projected Halfway through 2025, the City of Calgary projected a budget surplus of $175 million. Now, officials have released a much higher number " about $260 million....
Premier filibustered when tasked with answering energy questions, say opposition | CBC News
2+ hour, 32+ min ago (623+ words) The premier and opposition leaders battled for time on the floor of the legislature Thursday on a topic that's become a political lightning rod: energy." Premier Tim Houston, in his capacity as energy minister, appeared at a committee that exists…...
'Right decision': B.C. industry raises a glass to Alberta for corking added wine tax | CBC News
2+ hour, 57+ min ago (431+ words) B.C. wine producers are welcoming Alberta's move to scrap a tax on wine in its latest budget, following criticism from industry members. The Alberta government said last month it was removing the ad valorem tax because it created reduced transparency and…...
Some New Westminster neighbours oppose new tiny home village for unhoused people - CBC
3+ hour, 27+ min ago (213+ words) Tiny home village to be located just next to Queensborough Bridge; officials, advocate say it's sorely needed Image | Barb Quon Caption: Barb Quon expressed opposition to an incoming tiny home village in New Westminster, next to the Queensborough Bridge. The…...
Liberal MPs to hold call Friday as caucus raises concerns about Carney's shifting Iran position | CBC News
3+ hour, 36+ min ago (732+ words) Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is set to brief Liberal MPs on Friday morning about the government's position on the war that has now engulfed Iran and surrounding countries in the Middle East, after some both privately and publicly raised…...
Thursday, March 5, 2026 Episode Transcript | CBC Radio
5+ hour, 25+ min ago (12+ words) Thursday, March 5, 2026 Episode Transcript'CBC Thursday, March 5, 2026 Episode Transcript...
'Work with me': Faced with doctor departures, Health P.E.I. official pleads for collaboration | CBC News
5+ hour, 54+ min ago (517+ words) It stings," says top Health P.E.I. official about hearing family doctors' struggles As three family doctors prepare to leave their practices, Health P.E.I.'s chief medical officer says work is ongoing to support their patients. Dr. Heather Austin, Dr. Andrew MacLeod and…...
Premier hints coming Manitoba budget 'might be asking the top 1%' to help with education property taxes | CBC News
6+ hour, 31+ min ago (597+ words) Premier Wab Kinew hinted on Thursday that the Manitoba government "might be asking the top one per cent" to help out more with education property taxes in the coming budget. Kinew made the comment during an interview while discussing cost…...
Saskatchewan signs on to national energy deal | CBC News
6+ hour, 31+ min ago (411+ words) Saskatchewan is among the provinces and territories that have reached an agreement to better connect power grids across the country. Ontario kick-started the deal to expand the transmission of electricity. The four western provinces, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova…...