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Highlights of Newfoundland and Labrador's 2024-25 budget

Highlights of Newfoundland and Labrador's 2024-25 budget

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador Finance Minister Siobhan Coady tabled the province’s 2024-25 budget Thursday. Here are some highlights: - Projected GDP is $33.2 billion, which is a five per cent increase from $31.
Celestial event: What you need to know about the total solar eclipse on April 8

Celestial event: What you need to know about the total solar eclipse on April 8

Here are the answers to some key questions about the total solar eclipse that will take place on April 8.
Total eclipse promises celestial show with streamers, loops and a possible comet

Total eclipse promises celestial show with streamers, loops and a possible comet

FREDERICTON — A total solar eclipse is a rare celestial event that always generates excitement, but next month's version is expected to be unusually spectacular.
In the news today: Brian Mulroney's tribute moves to Montreal

In the news today: Brian Mulroney's tribute moves to Montreal

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
'Stay the hell away from our kids': Holland warns big tobacco about nicotine pouches

'Stay the hell away from our kids': Holland warns big tobacco about nicotine pouches

OTTAWA — Health Minister Mark Holland promised a major crackdown on nicotine pouches Wednesday, and issued a stern warning to tobacco companies he says are marketing the pouches to children.
China-based Canadian man accused of selling trade secrets of electric vehicle company

China-based Canadian man accused of selling trade secrets of electric vehicle company

American prosecutors say a Canadian living in China stole trade secrets from a leading U.S.-based electric vehicle company to set up a competing battery business. The U.S. Attorney's Office in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Canadian woman identified as victim in Mexico shooting

Canadian woman identified as victim in Mexico shooting

QUERÉTARO CITY, Mexico — The son of a Canadian woman killed in Queretaro, Mexico, says she was on her way back to Canada to look after her elderly mother.
Liberals introduce legislation updating Elections Act, in keeping with NDP pact

Liberals introduce legislation updating Elections Act, in keeping with NDP pact

OTTAWA — The Liberal government has tabled legislation that updates the federal Elections Act as part of its political pact with the NDP.
Motion on Israel-Hamas war will have consequences for asylum seekers in Gaza: Miller

Motion on Israel-Hamas war will have consequences for asylum seekers in Gaza: Miller

OTTAWA — A parliamentary motion on the Israel-Hamas war the House of Commons passed Monday could make it harder for people seeking asylum in Canada to get out of Gaza, Immigration Minister Marc Miller said Wednesday.
'Serious errors' by B.C. prison officials who knew about a 4-year water leak: report

'Serious errors' by B.C. prison officials who knew about a 4-year water leak: report

The federal Public Sector Integrity Commissioner says the Correctional Service of Canada committed "gross mismanagement" when it took nearly four years to fix pipes at a B.C. prison that were leaking chemically treated water into the ground.