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'A desperate act': Imperial Tobacco Canada under fire for 'misinformation' ad campaign

A major Canadian tobacco company has come under fire for a national ad campaign that appears to downplay the risks of vaping and accuse the media and anti-tobacco groups of intentionally spreading false information.

Looming lawsuits, threats of job losses and other takeaways from the CRTC hearings on cell service

This week saw the end of a nine-day marathon round of public hearings that pitted dominant cell phone carriers against affordability advocates and smaller carriers. Here's what we learned from them.

75% of appliances break in 10 years or less, CBC poll finds

A Marketplace survey finds that Canadians seeking appliance repairs experience complications, whether it's an inability to access prompt service, diagnose the problem, find a part, or the expense associated with repairs and replacement. But advocates say right to repair legislation[…]

Why coronavirus will force central bankers to give the economy a shot in the arm by cutting rates

Central bankers are waking up to dramatically overhauled expectations about interest rates, as the coronavirus that started in China and is now creeping around the world rewrites their plans as quickly as the virus spreads.

DNA evidence leads to charges in 2006 sex assault case

Ottawa Police say DNA evidence led them to laying charges in connection with a sexual assault case from 2006.

Ripping up LRT contract would damage City's reputation: Harder

Barrhaven Coun. Jan Harder is warning of the damage that could befall the City, should Councillors choose to walk away from the contract with the Rideau Transit Group.

VIA Rail to resume partial Ottawa-Toronto service Tuesday

VIA Rail says it will soon have partial service back on most of its routes.

'It has to work': Infrastructure Min. McKenna concerned about Ottawa LRT failures

Federal Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna says she's concerned about the problems plaguing Ottawa's light rail transit system.

Seized prohibited firearm suppressors lead to the arrest and charges of an Ontario resident

Earlier this month, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers at the International Mail Processing Centre in the Greater Toronto Area, referred a package for further investigation. Upon examination of the package, CBSA officers discovered two firearm suppressors. The prohibited devices[…]

Stratford residents to benefit from new public transit infrastructure and accessible buses

Strategic investments in public transit infrastructure support efficient, affordable, and sustainable transportation services that help Stratford residents get to work, school and essential services on time and safely back home at the end of the day.

Media Advisory - Stratford, Ontario

Members of the media are invited to attend an important infrastructure event regarding funding for public transit with the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Randy Pettapiece, MPP, Perth-Wellington on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario's Minister[…]

Helping Producers Meet Global Sustainability Standards

The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will make a funding announcement in support of the Canadian Agri-Food Sustainability Initiative (CASI) at the Canadian Federation of Agriculture Annual General Meeting in Ottawa, Ontario.

Statement from the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard

Today marks the start of National Invasive Species Awareness Week, giving Canadians an opportunity to learn more about aquatic invasive species and how we all can play a role in stopping their introduction and spread in Canada’s watersheds.

What's next for Canada if the WHO calls COVID-19 a pandemic?