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'Still Better Than a Carbon Tax' is Nova Scotia alternative to Ottawa's climate plan

'Still Better Than a Carbon Tax' is Nova Scotia alternative to Ottawa's climate plan

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s premier has responded to a challenge from the prime minister to submit an alternative to the federal carbon pricing program.
WestJet Encore pilots vote for strike mandate, adding to airline's turbulence

WestJet Encore pilots vote for strike mandate, adding to airline's turbulence

WestJet Encore pilots could go on strike as soon as April 17 after they approved a strike mandate Tuesday, increasing the prospect of headwinds after a bumpy year for the airline's owner.
B.C. introduces bill for First Nations land acquisition, holding rights

B.C. introduces bill for First Nations land acquisition, holding rights

British Columbia's government has introduced a bill that would give federally recognized First Nations the legal right to acquire and hold land in the province. B.C.
Vancouver Whitecaps stand to profit if Bayern Munich sells Alphonso Davies

Vancouver Whitecaps stand to profit if Bayern Munich sells Alphonso Davies

Count the Vancouver Whitecaps among those watching Alphonso Davies' future with Bayern Munich with interest.
Border authorities looking to hike Nexus application fee to US$120 from US$50

Border authorities looking to hike Nexus application fee to US$120 from US$50

OTTAWA — Travellers looking to fast-track it across the border by signing up for Nexus could pay more than twice the current price to apply after September. Starting Oct.
Leafs D Morgan Rielly set to return from injury; Marner 'unlikely' to play Wednesday

Leafs D Morgan Rielly set to return from injury; Marner 'unlikely' to play Wednesday

TORONTO — Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly is ready to return. Toronto head coach Sheldon Keefe told reporters following Tuesday's practice the team's No.
Oilers captain McDavid first star, Blackhawks centre Bedard top rookie for March

Oilers captain McDavid first star, Blackhawks centre Bedard top rookie for March

NEW YORK — Edmonton centre Connor McDavid has been named the NHL's top star for March, while Chicago centre Connor Bedard has been honoured as rookie of the month.
Suspension for Blue Jays reliever Genesis Cabrera trimmed to two games from three

Suspension for Blue Jays reliever Genesis Cabrera trimmed to two games from three

NEW YORK — Toronto Blue Jays reliever Genesis Cabrera will begin serving his suspension Tuesday night after his three-game ban was reduced to two games on appeal.

Football Canada names Kevin McDonald as its interim managing director

OTTAWA — Football Canada named Kevin McDonald as its interim managing director Tuesday. McDonald played football collegiately at Wilfrid Laurier and was a coach at both Queen's and Mount Allison University before joining the CFL in 2001.
Stranded orca calf remains in B.C. lagoon, breaching at regular intervals

Stranded orca calf remains in B.C. lagoon, breaching at regular intervals

ZEBALLOS, B.C. — Thick fog covers the mountainside as heavy, pounding rain pelts a remote lagoon Tuesday near the northern Vancouver Island village of Zeballos, where a real-life drama involving a stranded killer whale calf is unfolding.