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Federal government slow to reduce, modernize its office space
OTTAWA - A new report by Canada's auditor general says the federal government has been slow in its effort to reduce its office space. The report finds that Public Services and Procurement Canada has h...
Jun 10, 2025
Ottawa's plan for climate change adaptation is falling short, report says
OTTAWA - The federal government's program for preparing Canada for the effects of climate change has stumbled since its launch in 2023, says a new report from environment commissioner Jerry DeMarco. T...
Jun 10, 2025
Ottawa too slow to process First Nations status applications: AG report
OTTAWA - Canada's auditor general says Indigenous Services Canada has not been processing applications for registration under the Indian Act within the required six-month timeline. The failure means m...
Jun 10, 2025
Government failed to follow procurement, security rules in GCStrategies
OTTAWA - Canada's auditor general says federal organizations failed to follow procurement and security rules when awarding contracts to the company behind the controversial ArriveCan app. The report o...
Jun 10, 2025
Israel says the UK is sanctioning 2 Cabinet ministers
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel says it has been informed that the United Kingdom will sanction two of its Cabinet ministers. Two far-rght Israeli ministers and champions of Israeli settlements, Itamar Ben-Gv...
Jun 10, 2025
Maple Avenue repaving begins today
If your daily commute involves Maple Avenue, you can expect some delays over the next few weeks.Work to repave the road surface is to begin today.They will start near the Allowance Avenue overpass and...
Jun 10, 2025
Right To Play International asks people to play and share their stories on Wednesday
As two of Canada's most experienced Olympians, Miranda Ayim and Erica Wiebe have made careers out of playing sports at the highest levels of competition. But some of their most formative memories are ...
Jun 10, 2025
In the news today: AG report on company behind ArriveCan out today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... AG report on company behind ArriveCan out today The latest probe into the company behind the controversial Arr...
Jun 10, 2025
Edmonton Oilers superfans cross ocean, paint body in blue and orange to watch games
EDMONTON - When an orange wave of Oilers fans in Edmonton head toward the downtown core on game nights during the NHL playoffs, an ocean away in Akureyri, Iceland, Pavel Viking Landa says he makes his...
Jun 10, 2025
Defence lawyers continue submissions at hockey players' sex assault trial
LONDON - Defence lawyers for five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team are set to continue their final submissions to the judge presiding over the players' sexual assault trial today. C...
Jun 10, 2025