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Federal Liberal cabinet weighing whether to lift remaining COVID-19 travel measures

Federal Liberal cabinet weighing whether to lift remaining COVID-19 travel measures

OTTAWA — The federal Liberal cabinet is considering whether to renew COVID-19 vaccine mandates and mandatory random testing for travellers. The current measures are set to expireon Sept. 30.
Surrogate mom's selfless act leaves Richmond family speechless

Surrogate mom's selfless act leaves Richmond family speechless

Rachel Eller is just a few weeks away from giving birth to a baby boy on behalf of Katya Ballos and Jason Trigg, despite not knowing them until a year ago
Dental-care legislation among the first bills on the docket as Parliament resumes

Dental-care legislation among the first bills on the docket as Parliament resumes

OTTAWA — The federal government says it won't come calling if parents don't spend every cent of their dental-care dollars on their kids' teeth, but the Canada Revenue Agency will check in to make sure the program isn't abused.
Liberals move bills on GST benefits, dental care as Parliament resumes

Liberals move bills on GST benefits, dental care as Parliament resumes

OTTAWA — Affordability was the name of the political game on Tuesday as the House of Commons resumed for a fall sitting, but most eyes were on Pierre Poilievre as he made his debut in the Opposition leader's chair 10 days after winning the Conservati
These B.C. researchers want to study your dog

These B.C. researchers want to study your dog

Researchers at the University of British Columbia's newly opened Human-Animal Interaction Lab are looking for four-legged participants. The goal: Understand the mind of canines, including what makes them happy
Five things to know about the government's plan to tackle affordability in Canada

Five things to know about the government's plan to tackle affordability in Canada

OTTAWA — The Liberals launched the fall sitting of Parliament Tuesday by tabling two new bills with more than $4.5 billion in spending they hope will ease the rising cost of living for modest-income Canadians.
Justin Trudeau slightly favoured over Pierre Poilievre for prime minister: new poll

Justin Trudeau slightly favoured over Pierre Poilievre for prime minister: new poll

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests Canadians still believe Justin Trudeau is still the best man for the job of prime minister — but he has only a slight lead over new Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre.
Canadian employers sought to fill nearly one million jobs in Q2

Canadian employers sought to fill nearly one million jobs in Q2

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says employers were actively seeking to fill 997,000 vacant positions in the second quarter, the highest quarterly number on record. The agency says the number of vacancies for the three-month period was up 4.
Amber Alert cancelled for missing Vancouver child, found in Alberta

Amber Alert cancelled for missing Vancouver child, found in Alberta

VANCOUVER — An Amber Alert has been cancelled for the child who authorities say was taken from BC Children's Hospital in Vancouver on Monday.
Alberta man found guilty in death of Métis hunters appealing conviction, sentence

Alberta man found guilty in death of Métis hunters appealing conviction, sentence

EDMONTON — An Alberta man found guilty of manslaughter in the deaths of two Métis hunters is appealing his conviction and sentence.