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Hockey world divided over Blake Coleman call in Edmonton Oilers victory over FlamesThe Blake Coleman kick. Should it have counted during Game 5 between the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames? Former and current players and coaches weigh in.CommentaryMay 27
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Political discourse has weakened during the COVID-19 pandemic, in Canada and the U.S.The recent takedown of Alberta Premier Jason Kenney from his party leadership is the latest example of some political parties finding it difficult to maintain unity in their ranks.CommentaryMay 26
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Is the vinyl boom creating a new generation of audiophiles?One of the things driving vinyl's continued resurrection is the contention that it sounds better than other formats. But are people prepared to buy the necessary audio gear?EntertainmentMay 22
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The completely free, last-minute gift every mom wants for Mother’s DayFlowers, jewelry and brunch all make great Mother's Day gifts, but this idea is what mom actually wants.CommentaryMay 7
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Carbon taxes are meant to boost gas prices. Why aren’t governments cheering hikes at the pump?Carbon taxes are intended to make fossil fuels more expensive to use. The market has achieved that, yet governments are falling over themselves to offer price relief. Why?CommentaryApr 22
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Bruising CPC leadership race could leave eventual winner with unity problemWhile party leadership races can often feature some bruising, bitter internal battles, the leadership contest the Conservatives are mired in seems particularly nasty.CommentaryApr 21
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As two byelections loom in B.C., one will prove more exciting than the otherPremier John Horgan will have six months to call a byelection once Stephanie Cadieux formally resigns and you can be sure the NDP is searching for a top-notch candidate.CommentaryApr 14
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Budget 2022 and Canada’s incredible disappearing deficitsThe annual deficit has shrunk by $275B in two years, even as the government announced new initiatives. What gives? Economist Jim Stanford looks at the red line of Budget 2022.CommentaryApr 9
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Budget 2022 comes ‘nowhere close’ the Liberals’ lofty rhetoric on defence spendingDespite the Liberal government's earlier hints of a funding boost, Budget 2022 means Canada's defence spending will be only 1.5% of GDP by later this decade, Jeffrey Collins says.CommentaryApr 8
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2 prime ministers named Trudeau, 2 minority governments — and 2 very different budgetsIn 2022, Justin Trudeau leads a minority Liberal government propped up by the NDP, just like his father in 1973. Yet as Howard Anglin explains, budget 2022 reveals differences.CommentaryApr 8
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