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Budget's foreign-homebuyers tax could bring in $509 million over four years, PBO says

Budget's foreign-homebuyers tax could bring in $509 million over four years, PBO says

OTTAWA — Parliament's spending watching suggests in a new report that the federal government may not bring in as much new revenue as it expects from a proposed tax on foreign homebuyers.
Some further insight into mixed vaccine doses and HipTok : In The News for May 13

Some further insight into mixed vaccine doses and HipTok : In The News for May 13

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 13 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Thursday, May 13, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Thursday, May 13, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, May 13, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 306,680 new vaccinations administered for a total of 16,904,612 doses given. Nationwide, 1,308,238 people or 3.
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Thursday, May 13, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Thursday, May 13, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, May 13, 2021. There are 1,305,770 confirmed cases in Canada. Canada: 1,305,770 confirmed cases (76,676 active, 1,204,328 resolved, 24,766 deaths).
Study suggests neonic pesticides harming monarch butterfly eggs

Study suggests neonic pesticides harming monarch butterfly eggs

A recently published study suggests that one of the world's most common pesticides may be contributing to the decline of one of its most-loved butterflies.
B.C. money laundering inquiry could have lessons for other provinces: lawyer

B.C. money laundering inquiry could have lessons for other provinces: lawyer

Testimony at British Columbia's public inquiry into money laundering will wrap up Friday, leading to a final report the commission's chief lawyer says could provide broad lessons about the illegal activity for all Canadian jurisdictions.
Dairy company recalls cheese brand over concern of possible Listeria contamination

Dairy company recalls cheese brand over concern of possible Listeria contamination

OTTAWA — Quebec dairy company Les Dependances is recalling one of its cheese brands over concerns of possible Listeria contamination.
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday, May 12, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday, May 12, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 306,680 new vaccinations administered for a total of 16,904,612 doses given.
Saskatchewan Mountie charged with first-degree murder after man found dead in woods

Saskatchewan Mountie charged with first-degree murder after man found dead in woods

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — A veteran Saskatchewan Mountie is facing a charge of first-degree murder after police say a man's body was discovered in a wooded area. Cpl.
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Wednesday, May 12, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Wednesday, May 12, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. There are 1,305,770 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 1,305,770 confirmed cases (76,676 active, 1,204,328 resolved, 24,766 deaths).