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Finance minister says Canada is committed to proposed global corporate tax rate

Finance minister says Canada is committed to proposed global corporate tax rate

The first pillar of the plan includes allocating taxing rights to market jurisdictions where the world's largest multinational corporations do business, regardless of whether they have a physical presence there.
Transport minister orders CN, CP to take new wildfire prevention measures

Transport minister orders CN, CP to take new wildfire prevention measures

The new order, in effect until Oct. 31, calls for at least 10 fire-detection patrols every 24 hours on stretches of track that run through Lytton. It also makes conductors responsible for spotting and reporting fires on those lines and requires removal of combustible materials following "vegetation control measures."
New B.C. wildfire forces evacuations in south Okanagan as some heat warnings resume

New B.C. wildfire forces evacuations in south Okanagan as some heat warnings resume

The suspected human-caused fire is one of more than 300 currently burning across B.C., 75 of them sparked since Friday, many by lightning.
Bonnyville RCMP charge youth in relation to Kehewin church fire

Bonnyville RCMP charge youth in relation to Kehewin church fire

A youth has been charged with arson following an investigation into last night's fire at a church in Kehewin.
Remains of second Canadian pulled from collapsed Miami condo building: Global Affairs

Remains of second Canadian pulled from collapsed Miami condo building: Global Affairs

"Global Affairs Canada can confirm that the remains of two Canadian citizens were found at the site. At least two other Canadian citizens remain unaccounted for."  
Kehewin church destroyed by Friday night fire

Kehewin church destroyed by Friday night fire

A fire has destroyed the Our Lady of Mercy church in Kehewin. The church had not been used for a number of years.
Advocate says ArriveCAN app technology is not accessible for blind Canadians

Advocate says ArriveCAN app technology is not accessible for blind Canadians

Robert Fenton, a member of the CNIB board, said he found a major bug when using the Apple VoiceOver screen reader on his iPhone as he tried to access the app.
'True partner' for Alberta: Conservative leader O'Toole confident in western support

'True partner' for Alberta: Conservative leader O'Toole confident in western support

He said a Conservative-led country would restore fairness to Albertans who have paid more than their "fair share" to Canada.
Father charged in killing of Winnipeg girl had tried to force abortion: court records

Father charged in killing of Winnipeg girl had tried to force abortion: court records

The child's father was previously convicted of a 2017 assault against the child's mother when she was pregnant. The parents were also in court earlier this year over a disagreement about custody arrangements.
Better vaccine outreach to younger Canadians needed as first doses slow, says Tam

Better vaccine outreach to younger Canadians needed as first doses slow, says Tam

As of the end of June, more than 4.7 million Canadians between 12 and 39 years old had yet to get their first shot, about one-third of that entire population.
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