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Carey Price recieves honorary doctorate from UNBCMontreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price has received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Northern British Columbia. Emily Lazatin has more.Global News Hour at 6 BCJun 1
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Prime Minister promises near 70-million dollar investment in new child care spaces in BCThe province claims several hundred new 10-dollar-a-day childcare spaces that have been created will mean British Columbia has met, or exceeded its target of having 15-thousand of these spaces this spring. Andrea Macpherson has more.BC1Mar 28
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‘Vile act’: Trudeau, Ford condemn shooting at Toronto Jewish girls schoolSpeaking to media on Thursday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario Premier Doug Ford condemned the recent attack on the Toronto Jewish girls school. Trudeau said he’s “disgusted” by the “vile act,” while Ford said, “Don’t come to Canada if you’re going to start terrorizing neighbourhoods like this…I don’t care what background, what religion,...CanadaMay 30
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Freeland announces additional $19.8M for more $10-a-day child-care spaces in Nova ScotiaDeputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland announced in Lunenburg County, N.S., on Tuesday that the federal government is investing an additional $19.8 million to reach the goal of 9,500 $10-a-day child-care spaces in the province. Freeland added that the investment comes from the $625-million Early Learning and Childcare Infrastructure Fund, and that the national targets were...CanadaMay 14
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Global National: April 18Canadians in Ontario and Quebec are feeling the pain of sticker shock at the pumps, where gas prices reached a two-year high overnight with little explanation. A look at the frustration in Eastern Canada, and what may be driving the sudden spike. U.S. lawmakers will soon vote on whether to give billions of dollars in military...Global NationalApr 18
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Biden cautions Netanyahu to exercise restraint after Iran’s attack on IsraelThe United Nations (UN) Security Council convened emergency talks on Sunday after an unprecedented attack by Iran on Israel, where Secretary General Antonio Guterres emphasized the need for maximum restraint. The White House also said that U.S. President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu immediately following the attack, reportedly urging Netanyahu not...Global NationalApr 14
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Canadian government announces $500M for youth mental health fund over 4 yearsCanadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland announced Tuesday that as part of the upcoming 2024 federal budget, the government will commit $500 million over four years for a new youth mental health fund. “The fund will help community mental health organizations across the country provide more access to mental health care for younger Canadians right...CanadaApr 9
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Trudeau promises $1B in loans to expand child care centres ahead of 2024 budgetThe Canadian federal government’s pre-budget charm offensive is back for a second straight day — this time aimed at parents and child care providers. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday the government plans to provide more than $1 billion in low-cost loans, grants and student loan forgiveness to expand child care across Canada.CanadaMar 28
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Freeland in Winnipeg to talk child careDeputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland was in Winnipeg today, announcing a plan to provide more than $1 billion in low-cost loans, grants and student loan forgiveness to expand child care across Canada.Mar 28
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Brian Mulroney funeral: Daughter gives eulogy of ‘truly great father,’ remembers his charismaSpeaking at Brian Mulroney’s state funeral on Saturday, daughter Caroline Mulroney delivered a eulogy, remembering the former prime minister as a “truly great father,” and a charismatic public speaker who cared for everyone – regardless of position of power.Remembering Brian Mulroney: A Family TributeMar 23
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Trudeau rejects Quebec’s request for total powers on immigrationQuebec will not be getting more power over immigration. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is saying ‘no’ to one of the Quebec Premier’s key requests following a meeting in Montreal on Friday. Trudeau met with Premier François Legault to discuss funding for asylum seekers and health-care transfers. Global’s Franca Mignacca reports.Mar 15
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Bill 124 reversal forces government to overspendRetroactive salary payments to education and health-care workers led to billions of dollars in overspending at Queen’s Park, according to the province’s financial watchdog, as the Ford government grapples with the price tag of its failed Bill 124. Colin D’Mello has the story.Global News at 5:30 TorontoMar 6
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Global National: March 1A state funeral will be held in Montreal for former prime minister Brian Mulroney. He died Thursday, at age 84, in a Florida hospital after a recent fall in his Palm Beach, Fla., home. There’s no question Mulroney had a profound impact on Canada, leading the nation for nearly nine years. Plus, a member of...Global NationalMar 1
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‘People who live in glass houses should be careful about throwing stones’: Freeland reacts as Conservatives critique carbon pricing hikeDeputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland criticized the Conservative party during question period in the House of Commons on Monday, saying “People who live in glass houses should be more careful about throwing stones” after Conservative MP Rachael Thomas emphasized the financial struggles Canadians are facing with the government’s soon-to-be-increasing carbon pricing initiative.CanadaJan 29
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Global National: Feb. 29Brian Mulroney, Canada’s 18th prime minister from 1984 to 1993, has died at the age of 84. A look back on the highs and lows Mulroney navigated throughout his political career, and the tributes pouring in from politicians of all stripes. More than 50 child welfare insiders tell Global News they believe for-profit group homes...Global NationalMar 1
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B.C. was ‘canary in the coalmine’ for Canada’s housing affordability crisis: TrudeauTogether with B.C. Premier David Eby in Vancouver on Tuesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the federal government will be adding another $2 billion in financing to British Columbia’s “transformative” plan to build more middle-income rental housing. Trudeau described B.C. as “the canary in the coal mine” for the country’s housing affordability crisis and encouraged...CanadaFeb 20
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Trudeau announces $633M in ‘tailored’ agreement for Manitoba’s health-care systemSpeaking to reporters alongside Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew on Thursday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau remarked on the health-care agreement signed between the federal government and Manitoba. “Our government stepped up to commit $200 billion to strengthen health care across Canada,” Trudeau said. “We’ll work with provinces to create tailored agreements to fit their unique challenges.”CanadaFeb 15
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Kinew, Trudeau announce $633M in health funding for ManitobaThe Manitoba government’s focus on health care is getting some help from the feds, as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier Wab Kinew announced in Winnipeg today. Iris Dyck looks at where the funding will go.Feb 15
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Trudeau, Ford announce $3.1 billion in health-care funding for OntarioOn Friday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, alongside Ontario Premier Doug Ford, announced that the federal government will be providing the province with $3.1 billion to make improvements to its health-care system.CanadaFeb 9
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Poilievre grills Liberal government about $54-million spent on ArriveCan appSpeaking during Tuesday’s question period, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre grilled the Liberal government on their $54-million spending on the ArriveCan app, which was developed during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic for travellers. Asking if Canadians can see some money given back as the app could’ve supposedly been made for much cheaper, Deputy Prime...CanadaJan 30