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Online-streaming bill closer to passing after House OKs most Senate amendments

Online-streaming bill closer to passing after House OKs most Senate amendments

OTTAWA — A Liberal government bill that would require online streaming services to contribute to Canadian content is one step closer to passing after the House of Commons approved most of the Senate's amendments to the proposed legislation.
Former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole not seeking re-election, leaving this spring

Former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole not seeking re-election, leaving this spring

OTTAWA — Former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole says that after more than a decade in politics, he will not seek re-election and plans to resign his seat this spring.
'Learn to live with this:' Humboldt focuses on future five years after bus crash

'Learn to live with this:' Humboldt focuses on future five years after bus crash

HUMBOLDT, SASK. — Kevin Garinger says it feels like the passage of time is inexplicable. The five years since a deadly bus crash changed his city, his hockey team and his life sometimes feel like a lifetime. Other times it feels like yesterday.
Deadline for federal workers to go back to the office is here, as union holds rally

Deadline for federal workers to go back to the office is here, as union holds rally

OTTAWA — The federal government's return-to-office deadline has arrived — and on cue, a major public-sector union is holding a rally in Ottawa to call attention to workers' concerns.
More people with greater needs driving $7B increase to dental-care cost

More people with greater needs driving $7B increase to dental-care cost

OTTAWA — The federal government now expects far more Canadians with long-overdue dental needs to sign up for its insurance plan, and the health minister says that's why the estimated cost has risen by $7 billion.
In The News for March 31: Drilling down on cost of federal dental care

In The News for March 31: Drilling down on cost of federal dental care

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of March 31... What we are watching in Canada ...
Chinatowns in Western Canada evolve and renew, both within and outside tradition

Chinatowns in Western Canada evolve and renew, both within and outside tradition

Every Thursday to Sunday evening, the wait staff at the Ugly Duckling Dining & Provisions restaurant carefully set knives and forks on chopstick rests at each table.
Quebec cracks down on Airbnb after deadly fire as some continue to evade rules

Quebec cracks down on Airbnb after deadly fire as some continue to evade rules

MONTREAL — The Quebec government's crackdown on Airbnb has upended Montreal's short-term rental market, leading some to welcome the changes and others scurrying to evade the new rules.
Police say six bodies found near Akwesasne, Que., near U.S. border: Mohawk police

Police say six bodies found near Akwesasne, Que., near U.S. border: Mohawk police

The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service says they are investigating after the bodies of six people were found late Thursday afternoon in the St. Lawrence River by a marsh area near Akwesasne, Que.
U.K. to join Pacific trade bloc after Canadian help, clearing path for bilateral deal

U.K. to join Pacific trade bloc after Canadian help, clearing path for bilateral deal

OTTAWA — Britain is set to join a massive trade bloc that will likely speed up negotiations on a bilateral deal between Ottawa and London. The countries of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership have giventhe U.K.