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CRA extends tax deadlines in Atlantic Canada in wake of Fiona

CRA extends tax deadlines in Atlantic Canada in wake of Fiona

OTTAWA — The federal government is extending tax relief to people, businesses and charities affected by post-tropical storm Fiona in Atlantic Canada.
Iran terror designation up to national security agencies, not MPs, Liberals say

Iran terror designation up to national security agencies, not MPs, Liberals say

OTTAWA — The Liberals say it's up to national security agencies to decide whether Canada deems a branch of Iran's military to be a terrorist group, which the Conservatives are calling a cop-out.
Newfoundland fishers face livelihood questions after Fiona storm damage

Newfoundland fishers face livelihood questions after Fiona storm damage

ROSE BLANCHE-HARBOUR LE COU, N.L. — Colourful fishing stages bobbed in the water by Rose Blanche-Harbour Le Cou Tuesday as Cliff Bateman watched from his property.
Trudeau visits N.L. town devastated by Fiona, says Ottawa 'will be there' to help

Trudeau visits N.L. town devastated by Fiona, says Ottawa 'will be there' to help

CHANNEL-PORT AUX BASQUES, N.L.
Fiona fallout: Nova Scotia premier blasts cellphone companies' lack of co-operation

Fiona fallout: Nova Scotia premier blasts cellphone companies' lack of co-operation

HALIFAX — The premier of Nova Scotia has issued a stinging rebuke to the telecommunications companies that serve the province, saying too many residents were still without cellphone service four days after post-tropical storm Fiona roared across the
Poilievre demands end to military vaccine mandate, but some say it's more complex

Poilievre demands end to military vaccine mandate, but some say it's more complex

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is demanding an end to the vaccine mandate for military members, but his health critic suggested the situation might need a more nuanced approach.
Parliament passes law allowing jurors to disclose information to health providers

Parliament passes law allowing jurors to disclose information to health providers

OTTAWA — Parliament has passed a new law that allows jurors to disclose information about jury proceedings to health care professionals.
Quebec votes: Legault criticizes immigration minister who said newcomers 'don't work'

Quebec votes: Legault criticizes immigration minister who said newcomers 'don't work'

MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault says his Immigration Minister Jean Boulet is no longer qualified for the position after recent comments emerged in which Boulet said the majority of immigrants "don't work.
UN food chief warns Horn of Africa famine imminent if global crises left unchecked

UN food chief warns Horn of Africa famine imminent if global crises left unchecked

OTTAWA — The head of the World Food Program is urging countries to follow Canada in trying to avert a looming famine in East Africa, which he warns could get even worse due to sanctions against Russia.
N.W.T. confirms first case of avian influenza in wild bird

N.W.T. confirms first case of avian influenza in wild bird

YELLOWKNIFE — The Northwest Territories has confirmed its first case of avian influenza in a wild bird found in Yellowknife.