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Federal government offers grants for small businesses in fire-stricken Jasper, Alta.

Federal government offers grants for small businesses in fire-stricken Jasper, Alta.

JASPER, ALBERTA, CANADA — Business owners in the fire-ravaged Rocky Mountain resort town of Jasper are getting some financial help getting back on their feet.
Ottawa names experts to advise on creation of national pharmacare program

Ottawa names experts to advise on creation of national pharmacare program

OTTAWA — The federal government has tapped a panel of five experts to craft the path toward a universal pharmacare program. Dr.
New Brunswick's premier sends out minister mandate letters, outlines expectations

New Brunswick's premier sends out minister mandate letters, outlines expectations

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt has given marching orders to her new cabinet ministers to fulfil promises made during last month's election.
Toronto staff peg cost of provincially ordered bike lane removals at $48M

Toronto staff peg cost of provincially ordered bike lane removals at $48M

TORONTO — Ontario's plan to remove bike lanes on three major roads in Toronto will cost more than $48 million and likely lead to only minimally faster commutes for drivers, city staff say in a new report.
RCMP rolls out body-worn cameras for officers nationally

RCMP rolls out body-worn cameras for officers nationally

OTTAWA — The RCMP is rolling out body-worn cameras for officers, deploying more than 10,000 cameras across the country in the next 12 to 18 months. Officers will be expected to turn on their cameras when they answer calls or interact with the public.
Ambitious Centre Block renovation project nearly ready to enter the rebuilding phase

Ambitious Centre Block renovation project nearly ready to enter the rebuilding phase

OTTAWA — The major restoration of Parliament's Centre Block is nearly ready to enter the rebuilding phase after six years of demolition, primary excavation and abatement. The renovation is estimated to cost between $4.5 billion and $5 billion.
Ontario signs $100M deal with Elon Musk's Starlink system

Ontario signs $100M deal with Elon Musk's Starlink system

Premier Doug Ford's government has signed a $100-million deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to deliver high-speed internet to remote residents in rural and northern Ontario.
Bohannan requests a recount in Iowa’s close congressional race as GOP wins control of House

Bohannan requests a recount in Iowa’s close congressional race as GOP wins control of House

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Democrat looking to unseat an incumbent Republican in a close Iowa congressional race, one of a handful yet to be called after Republicans won control of the U.S. House, has asked for a recount.
Trump expected to choose vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary, AP sources say

Trump expected to choose vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary, AP sources say

NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is expected to nominate anti-vaccine activist Robert F.
$574 million in federal financing to help build Vancouver rental homes

$574 million in federal financing to help build Vancouver rental homes

VANCOUVER — The federal government is providing more than $574 million in financing to help build about 950 rental homes in Vancouver.