OTTAWA — The federal government says it’s working on a long-term strategy to address problems at the Canada Revenue Agency as the agency’s 100-day plan to improve its services reaches its end point next week. Wayne Long, secretary of state for the Canada Revenue Agency and financial institutions, told the House of Commons public accounts...
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New Zealand man accused of eating Faberge pendant inspired by Bond movie as police wait for evidence
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Police in New Zealand are waiting for nature to take its course after a man allegedly tried to smuggle a 33,000 New Zealand dollar ($19,000) pendant out of a jewelry store by swallowing it. The 32-year-old man, who has not been publicly named, is accused of eating an ornate Fabergé...
Government says it’s working on long-term plan to improve CRA services
OTTAWA — The federal government says it’s working on a long-term strategy to address problems at the Canada Revenue Agency as the agency’s 100-day plan to improve its services reaches its end point next week. Wayne Long, secretary of state for the Canada Revenue Agency and financial institutions, told the House of Commons public accounts...
Bryzgalski painting of snowshoers in striped coats star of HBC’s first online auction
TORONTO — The first in a series of online auctions to sell off Hudson’s Bay’s treasures closed Thursday with one Kuba Bryzgalski painting of snowshoers in striped coats going for $170,000 and a single bidder dropping $27,100 total on seven vintage point blankets. The purchases were some of the highlights of a frenetic sale Heffel...
ICE says armoured vehicles ordered from Roshel produced in U.S.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says the vehicles it is purchasing from Canadian defence firm Roshel fall under Buy American provisions. The department’s media relations team says in an emailed statement the “production of the Roshel Senator emergency response vehicle originates in the United States.” Despite numerous requests, the ICE agency did not provide a...
ICE says armoured vehicles ordered from Roshel produced in U.S.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says the vehicles it is purchasing from Canadian defence firm Roshel fall under Buy American provisions. The department’s media relations team says in an emailed statement the “production of the Roshel Senator emergency response vehicle originates in the United States.” Despite numerous requests, the ICE agency did not provide a...
Bryzgalski painting of snowshoers in striped coats star of HBC’s first online auction
TORONTO — The first in a series of online auctions to sell off Hudson’s Bay’s treasures closed Thursday with one Kuba Bryzgalski painting of snowshoers in striped coats going for $170,000 and a single bidder dropping $27,100 total on seven vintage point blankets. The purchases were some of the highlights of a frenetic sale Heffel...
No charges will be laid against civilian pilot who violated G7 airspace during summit
CALGARY — A wayward pilot whose actions forced officials to scramble four CF-18 Hornet fighter jets during the G7 leaders’ summit in Alberta earlier this year won’t be facing criminal charges. During the summit in June — which included leaders from Canada, the United States, France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, Italy and the European...
Sleep Country Canada charting revival of Bed Bath & Beyond next year
TORONTO — Sleep Country Canada Inc. is on the cusp of bringing back Bed Bath & Beyond. The mattress retailer confirms it has purchased the Canadian and U.K. rights to the houseware brand’s name and logos. It will relaunch the retailer with physical and online stores next year. The federal government’s trademark registry shows Bed...
No charges will be laid against civilian pilot who violated G7 airspace during summit
CALGARY — A wayward pilot whose actions forced officials to scramble four CF-18 Hornet fighter jets during the G7 leaders’ summit in Alberta earlier this year won’t be facing criminal charges. During the summit in June — which included leaders from Canada, the United States, France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, Italy and the European...