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Canada recognizes housing as a human right. Few provinces have followed suit

Canada recognizes housing as a human right. Few provinces have followed suit

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — As more Canadians find themselves struggling to afford or find housing, the country's smallest province is the only one that can point to legislation recognizing housing as a human right.
Imperial Oil marks record Q1 production at Kearl ahead of Trans Mountain start

Imperial Oil marks record Q1 production at Kearl ahead of Trans Mountain start

CALGARY — Imperial Oil Ltd. pushed its Kearl oilsands project to record production for its first quarter as it continues to ramp up output ahead of the opening of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.
Canada allocates millions for drone production, ammunition to support Ukraine

Canada allocates millions for drone production, ammunition to support Ukraine

OTTAWA — The federal government is earmarking $3 million for production of drones in Ukraine in support of Kyiv's fight against Russia's invasion.
Ottawa, Quebec commit $100M for semiconductor capacity in Bromont, Que., 280 jobs

Ottawa, Quebec commit $100M for semiconductor capacity in Bromont, Que., 280 jobs

BROMONT, Que. — The federal and Quebec governments are spending close to $100 million to boost the country's manufacturing capacity for semiconductors, which are vital in technologies ranging from artificial intelligence to quantum computing.
B.C. food products recalled for possible Listeria contamination

B.C. food products recalled for possible Listeria contamination

OTTAWA — Federal authorities have issued a recall warning for a series of food products distributed in British Columbia due to possible Listeria contamination.
After years of mystery, Jackie Shane tells her life story posthumously in new doc

After years of mystery, Jackie Shane tells her life story posthumously in new doc

TORONTO — A year before her death in 2019, Jackie Shane decided it was finally time to tell her life story.
Cenovus fined $2.5 million for biggest oil spill in Newfoundland and Labrador history

Cenovus fined $2.5 million for biggest oil spill in Newfoundland and Labrador history

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Cenovus Energy has been ordered to pay a $2.5-million fine for its role in the largest offshore oil spill ever recorded in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Veteran Woodbine jockey Emma-Jayne Wilson closing in on all-time earnings record

TORONTO — A look at Emma-Jayne Wilson, Canada's top female jockey with a record 1,875 victories: — Her mounts have won US$89,181,572. — Won the 2007 King's Plate aboard Mike Fox.
Woodbine jockey Wilson in pursuit of Krone's all-time purse record

Woodbine jockey Wilson in pursuit of Krone's all-time purse record

TORONTO — Emma-Jayne Wilson may be a Canadian thoroughbred racing trailblazer and pioneer. But she had a very good mentor.
After mid-week cup win, Toronto FC faces much stiffer challenge in Orlando

After mid-week cup win, Toronto FC faces much stiffer challenge in Orlando

Fresh from a mid-week 5-0 romp over semi-pro Simcoe County in Canadian Championship play, Toronto FC faces a much stiffer test Saturday when it returns to league action at Orlando City.