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Supreme Court won't hear appeal on questioning former Alberta minister in coal suit

Supreme Court won't hear appeal on questioning former Alberta minister in coal suit

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says it won't hear an appeal by the Alberta government regarding a decision to have its former energy minister questioned in a multibillion-dollar coal mining lawsuit.
Trump administration plans to end the IRS Direct File program for free tax filing, AP sources say

Trump administration plans to end the IRS Direct File program for free tax filing, AP sources say

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration plans to eliminate the IRS' Direct File program, an electronic system for filing tax returns directly to the agency for free, according to two people familiar with the decision.
Kennedy promises exhaustive studies to identify any environmental factors that may cause autism

Kennedy promises exhaustive studies to identify any environmental factors that may cause autism

WASHINGTON (AP) — Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warned that children in the U.S.
Canadians cancel U.S. business trips amid tariff anger and border fear

Canadians cancel U.S. business trips amid tariff anger and border fear

MONTREAL — First came the tariff threats. Then the annexation taunts. But it wasn’t until reports surfaced about foreigners being detained while trying to enter the U.S.
On the banks of a N.S. river, elver fishers from a Mi'kmaq First Nation defy Ottawa

On the banks of a N.S. river, elver fishers from a Mi'kmaq First Nation defy Ottawa

HUBBARDS — As night falls along the banks of the Fitzroy River, Tabitha Morrison pauses from dipping her net for baby eels, and explains why she believes Ottawa's rules shouldn't govern Indigenous fishers.
Why Elon Musk installed his top lieutenants at a federal agency you probably haven't heard of

Why Elon Musk installed his top lieutenants at a federal agency you probably haven't heard of

WASHINGTON (AP) — On the rooftop patio of the General Services Administration headquarters, an agency staffer recently discovered something strange: a rectangular device attached to a wire that snaked across the roof, over the ledge and into the admi
Have a side hustle? Here's what you need to know as tax filing deadlines draw near

Have a side hustle? Here's what you need to know as tax filing deadlines draw near

You could be selling your art on Etsy or delivering late-night orders for Uber Eats. Maybe you dog-sit on weekends for out-of-town pet owners, or tutor kids who need help with their homework after school.
Quebec's move to cut gasoline floor price won't be felt at the pumps, experts say

Quebec's move to cut gasoline floor price won't be felt at the pumps, experts say

MONTREAL — The Quebec government has made a move it hopes will lower the price of gas in the province — but observers say consumers are unlikely to benefit at the pump.
Gender-based violence spikes five years after Nova Scotia mass shooting

Gender-based violence spikes five years after Nova Scotia mass shooting

HALIFAX — The worst mass shooting in modern Canadian history began almost five years ago, shortly after a Nova Scotia man brutally assaulted his common-law wife.
'Significant issue': Spring freeze and thaw leads to more potholes on Ontario roads

'Significant issue': Spring freeze and thaw leads to more potholes on Ontario roads

TORONTO — For Mike Sanders, owner of Aaron's Taxi in Sudbury, Ont., bumpier routes have become an "unfortunate way of life.
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