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Auditor general to probe federal government contracts with McKinsey

Auditor general to probe federal government contracts with McKinsey

OTTAWA — Canada's auditor general will review the contracts awarded by the federal government to McKinsey & Company. A spokesperson for the independent agency confirmed to The Canadian Press on Friday that planning for the review is underway.
Vancouver port authority suspends Rolling Truck Age Program for at least nine months

Vancouver port authority suspends Rolling Truck Age Program for at least nine months

OTTAWA — The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is suspending a controversial program to replace older trucks servicing the port for at least another nine months while it reassesses its plans.
Manitoba government ends freeze on municipal grants, announces March 7 budget date

Manitoba government ends freeze on municipal grants, announces March 7 budget date

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government announced an end to a seven-year freeze on its unconditional grants to municipalities Friday, addressing a long-standing complaint from civic leaders ahead of a provincial election.
Tory leader says German politician who met with MPs holds 'vile' and 'racist' views

Tory leader says German politician who met with MPs holds 'vile' and 'racist' views

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre denounced a German politician Friday after several Tory MPs were criticized for meeting with her while she was in Canada earlier in the week.
Pence urges Ukraine support as GOP hopefuls split on US aid

Pence urges Ukraine support as GOP hopefuls split on US aid

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence said Friday the U.S.
B.C. to probe 'troubling' complaints about RCMP in Prince George

B.C. to probe 'troubling' complaints about RCMP in Prince George

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C.
People across the world gather to mark war anniversary

People across the world gather to mark war anniversary

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — World landmarks were lit up in the colors of Ukraine’s national flag as people across the globe threw their support behind the country Friday on the anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion .
'The weather got the best of us:' Ottawa's Rideau Canal Skateway to stay closed

'The weather got the best of us:' Ottawa's Rideau Canal Skateway to stay closed

OTTAWA — The National Capital Commission says the Rideau Canal Skateway, the world's largest outdoor skating rink, will not open this season due to warm temperatures, leaving some Ottawa residents disappointed.
Quebec tables bill to protect rights of children born of sexual assault

Quebec tables bill to protect rights of children born of sexual assault

QUEBEC — The Quebec government has tabled a bill that would make it illegal for someone who commits sexual assault to claim parental rights if the rape produces a child.
Bad deal or injustice? Quebec, N.L. premiers see Churchill Falls differently

Bad deal or injustice? Quebec, N.L. premiers see Churchill Falls differently

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.