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Far from home, Ont.-born artist sings for his military heroes

Far from home, Ont.-born artist sings for his military heroes

‘I’ve met a lot of famous people, but I’d rather meet the troops again’: Country musician Tyson Hanes just returned from international tour performing on U.S. military bases
Animal rights groups seek review of Ontario's new hunting dog law

Animal rights groups seek review of Ontario's new hunting dog law

Two animal rights organizations have requested a review of a new Ontario law that expands a licensing regime that allows dogs to track down captive coyotes, foxes and rabbits in massive fenced-in pens
Ontario drivers could soon opt for less auto insurance coverage

Ontario drivers could soon opt for less auto insurance coverage

Ontario drivers could soon cut their insurance costs by opting for less coverage, under reforms proposed in the provincial budget tabled Tuesday
Protection fund, bill of rights for renters coming, PM says

Protection fund, bill of rights for renters coming, PM says

Federal government wants to support those who rent their homes with a protection fund, a bill of rights and a plan to give reliable renters credit when they want to purchase a home, Trudeau says
Diaspora community members tell of toll foreign meddling takes on families

Diaspora community members tell of toll foreign meddling takes on families

Members of diaspora communities told a federal inquiry Wednesday of the ways that authoritarian governments make life extremely difficult for families when members dare question the regimes
U of G research could help keep chocolate prices in check

U of G research could help keep chocolate prices in check

Real-world application found for previously identified ingredient that eliminates need for costly process
Canadian bridges are safe, officials say after U.S. bridge rammed by ship, collapses

Canadian bridges are safe, officials say after U.S. bridge rammed by ship, collapses

A cargo ship lost power and rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, destroying the span in a matter of seconds
Ontario deficit ballooning to $9.8B next year amid slow economic growth

Ontario deficit ballooning to $9.8B next year amid slow economic growth

Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy acknowledged the challenging economic times Tuesday, saying life has rarely been this expensive
Need to improve Canadian productivity has reached emergency level, BoC official says

Need to improve Canadian productivity has reached emergency level, BoC official says

'You know those signs that say 'In an emergency, break the glass?' Well, it's time to break the glass,' Bank of Canada senior deputy governor Carolyn Rogers said
Financial mythbusting 101: Don't get stuck on financial advice that doesn't ring true

Financial mythbusting 101: Don't get stuck on financial advice that doesn't ring true

Finance tips and advice that worked decades ago aren't always relevant in today's day and age