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Treasury makes more electric SUVs eligible for tax credits

Treasury makes more electric SUVs eligible for tax credits

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Treasury Department said Friday it is making more electric vehicles — including SUVs made by Tesla, Ford and General Motors — eligible for tax credits of up to $7,500 under new vehicle classification definitions.
Canada adds Russian media personalities, companies in latest round of sanctions

Canada adds Russian media personalities, companies in latest round of sanctions

OTTAWA — Canada has announced it is imposing a new round of sanctions on Russian media personalities and companies accused of spreading disinformation about Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Paramedics owed back pay after Bill 124 ruled unconstitutional, arbitrator says

Paramedics owed back pay after Bill 124 ruled unconstitutional, arbitrator says

TORONTO — Ontario's air ambulance service must give its paramedics retroactive pay after wage restraint legislation known as Bill 124 was struck down, an arbitrator has ruled.
Councillors vote down controversial proposed tobogganing ban in Oshawa, Ont.

Councillors vote down controversial proposed tobogganing ban in Oshawa, Ont.

A proposal to ban tobogganing at all but two municipal parks in a city east of Toronto was voted down after a lengthy council debate and a wave of public pushback. City staff in Oshawa, Ont.
Ottawa food banks struggling to keep up with demand amid funding crunch

Ottawa food banks struggling to keep up with demand amid funding crunch

OTTAWA — An Ottawa community organization says it is struggling to meet demand for its food program, and will need to cut back its services if it can't secure more funding.
Dominion-backed rates bill whittled down in House committee

Dominion-backed rates bill whittled down in House committee

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EU prepares more Russia sanctions; Kremlin readies offensive

EU prepares more Russia sanctions; Kremlin readies offensive

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The European Union will unveil its 10th package of sanctions against Russia on Feb.
Liberals withdraw bill's assault-style firearm definition, promise more consultation

Liberals withdraw bill's assault-style firearm definition, promise more consultation

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals have withdrawn an amendment to their gun bill aimed at enshrining a definition of banned assault-style firearms, citing "legitimate concerns" about the need for more consultation on the measure.
Post-secondary schools must report on free speech efforts on campus, minister says

Post-secondary schools must report on free speech efforts on campus, minister says

EDMONTON — The Alberta government says it will require post-secondary institutions to report annually on their efforts to protect free speech on campus.
Yukon prospecting plan approval is quashed by First Nation court victory

Yukon prospecting plan approval is quashed by First Nation court victory

WHITEHORSE — A Yukon court has quashed government approval for a mining exploration project, siding with a First Nation that argued there was a failure to properly consult it about the project on its traditional territory.
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