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Call for decriminalization of drugs an old story in Vancouver

Former VPD inspector talked of ‘de facto decriminalization’ in presentation to Canadian Senate in 2001

Jul 13, 2020 12:08 PM Read more >

Ottawa to extend wage subsidy program until end of year

In addition to the extension of the wage subsidy, Trudeau talked about Trump, tariffs, and the WE Charity situation

Jul 13, 2020 9:15 AM Read more >

Canada's restaurant industry could take a year to recover from COVID-19

“Downtown Victoria and downtown Vancouver are just disasters,” said the head of the B.C. Restaurant and Foodservices Association

Jul 9, 2020 12:43 PM Read more >

Trudeau cautions against COVID-19 complacency ahead of fiscal snapshot

The Canadian leader warned some “hotspots” still remain in long-term care and some agricultural settings

Jul 8, 2020 9:15 AM Read more >

OPINION: Why Canada is kicking America's butt on COVID-19

The COVID-19 situation in the U.S. is out of control in many places.

Jul 6, 2020 8:13 AM Read more >

Trudeau dismisses potential aluminum tariffs as harmful to U.S. economy

He also announced the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program would be extended by one month

Jun 29, 2020 9:16 AM Read more >

Pandemic hasn’t cooled climate-change concerns in Canada and U.S.: poll

Large majorities of Canadians and Americans want companies and corporations, governments, and individuals and consumers to do more in order to deal with issues related to climate change

Jun 27, 2020 6:31 PM Read more >

This map can help you figure out where in Canada you can go this summer

Some provinces are shutting their doors to visitors, and others staying open - but with precautions

Jun 26, 2020 12:08 PM Read more >

WestJet to end physical distancing policy as domestic air travel picks up

The carrier has blocked the purchase of middle seats and adjacent seats for the past few months to prevent the spread of COVID-19

Jun 26, 2020 10:50 AM Read more >

Trudeau: Ottawa does not want wage subsidy to become 'brake on growth and rehiring'

The wage subsidy program is meant to keep people stay connected to their jobs, not incentive to keep businesses from re-hiring staff

Jun 26, 2020 10:32 AM Read more >