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Report: Ontario abandoned Ottawa in 'Freedom Convoy' protests

Report: Ontario abandoned Ottawa in 'Freedom Convoy' protests

Emergencies Act report, released Feb. 17, finds Ontario failed to become fully engaged with Ottawa and the federal government during the so-called "Freedom Convoy" protests last winter
BEYOND LOCAL: Bird photographer captures an orca in flight off Vancouver's Stanley Park

BEYOND LOCAL: Bird photographer captures an orca in flight off Vancouver's Stanley Park

VANCOUVER — A B.C. wildlife photographer looking for birds off the shores of Vancouver's Stanley Park has instead captured an unforgettable image of a different animal in flight — an orca leaping from Burrard Inlet.
CANADA: Percentage of permanent residents becoming Canadian citizens is in decline

CANADA: Percentage of permanent residents becoming Canadian citizens is in decline

In 2021, nearly 45.7 per cent of permanent residents who'd been in Canada for less than 10 years became citizens
Filing taxes for the first time? Here's what you need to know

Filing taxes for the first time? Here's what you need to know

A few years ago, Ali Najaf decided to file his taxes on his own for the first time. Najaf, an HR professional in Vancouver, used a free service in university for tax filing, and then after graduation began paying a professional to file them.
BEYOND LOCAL: Effects of off-field labour dispute evident in CANWNT's in 2-0 loss to U.S.

BEYOND LOCAL: Effects of off-field labour dispute evident in CANWNT's in 2-0 loss to U.S.

The women want the same preparation and backing ahead of this summer's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand as the men got last year before Qatar
Ontario Cannabis Store reducing price margins to help pot businesses compete

Ontario Cannabis Store reducing price margins to help pot businesses compete

The OCS, which is responsible for distributing weed to retailers after it's produced, announced the change Thursday and said it would be implemented by September
CANADA: Einarson chases rare fourth straight Canadian women's curling championship

CANADA: Einarson chases rare fourth straight Canadian women's curling championship

Einarson isn't the only woman poised to rewrite the record books. No woman has won seven national titles, but six-time champion Jennifer Jones of Manitoba, with an entirely new team this season, could be the first
‘Thunder Bay’ streaming series delves into city’s racism, policing issues

‘Thunder Bay’ streaming series delves into city’s racism, policing issues

Creator of new documentary streaming series ‘Thunder Bay’ says he hopes it will drive conversation and change in the city.
Senator says more awareness needed of 'invisible crime' of Indigenous identity theft

Senator says more awareness needed of 'invisible crime' of Indigenous identity theft

Most recently, a CBC News investigation shed light on the questionable Indigenous identity claims of Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, a respected scholar and longtime advocate on Indigenous rights
Average rent in Canada up 10.7% since last year: report

Average rent in Canada up 10.7% since last year: report

The report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation calculated the average listed rent to be $1,996 in January, down 0.5 per cent from December