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United States looking at all tools to respond to Canada's digital services tax

United States looking at all tools to respond to Canada's digital services tax

WASHINGTON, D. C. — The Office of the United States Trade Representative says it will do what’s necessary to halt Canada's tax on large foreign digital services companies.
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Five years after historic tobacco ruling, 'nothing has changed'

Five years after historic tobacco ruling, 'nothing has changed'

TORONTO — In the span of a few short years, Jean-Luc Duval lost two of the most important people in his life to lung cancer. His wife Monique was diagnosed on her birthday and died on July 3, 2005 – the couple’s 40th wedding anniversary.
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Manitoba premier polling high after nine months, but experts say challenges lie ahead

Manitoba premier polling high after nine months, but experts say challenges lie ahead

WINNIPEG — Nine months after being elected, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew continues to enjoy a honeymoon with voters.
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Canada Day festivities attract hundreds at ceremonies, parties across the country

Canada Day festivities attract hundreds at ceremonies, parties across the country

Parks and public spaces across the country teemed with flag-waving revellers on Monday as thousands of people marked Canada Day, with many — including newly minted citizens — celebrating the unique privileges that come with being Canadian.
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On Quebec's traditional moving day, hundreds of renters are still looking for a home

On Quebec's traditional moving day, hundreds of renters are still looking for a home

MONTREAL — It’s moving day in Quebec, and Mario Lortie is leaving his apartment of 27 years. It’s not by choice.
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Friends, partners, allies: Ambassador praises U.S-Canada relationship on Canada Day

Friends, partners, allies: Ambassador praises U.S-Canada relationship on Canada Day

WASHINGTON, D. C.
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Newfoundland soldier who died in the First World War laid to rest at home

Newfoundland soldier who died in the First World War laid to rest at home

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Hundreds of people filled the downtown streets in Newfoundland and Labrador's capital city on Monday to pay their respects to a soldier from the First World War who died on the battlefields of France and has finally returned home.
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In their own words: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's message on Canada Day

In their own words: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's message on Canada Day

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has released a video message to Canadians on Canada Day. Here's what he had to say, in his own words. "Hello everyone, happy Canada Day.
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Underwater gardeners work to restore B.C.'s majestic kelp forests

Underwater gardeners work to restore B.C.'s majestic kelp forests

In the chilly waters of Vancouver Island's Barkley Sound, gardeners are at work on the sea floor.
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'War in the operating room': Ukrainian eye surgeons to learn at University of Calgary

'War in the operating room': Ukrainian eye surgeons to learn at University of Calgary

CALGARY — Some scars can’t be hidden. It's why Dr. Olga Denysiuk is coming to Canada from the Ukraine war zone to learn more about saving and rebuilding smashed and damaged eyes.
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