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Feds say new school lunch program will save families $800 a year
A National School Food Program will make life better for Canadian families, according to the federal government. They say it will save families an average of $800 a year in groceries. Jenna Sudds, the...
Kevin Northup Jun 20, 2024
Actor Donald Sutherland dies at age 88
Canadian actor Donald Sutherland has died at the age of 88 after a lengthy illness. His son, Kiefer Sutherland, confirmed the news in a social media post on Thursday. Sutherland was born in Saint John...
Brad Perry Jun 20, 2024
WestJet and maintenance union return to bargaining table
Talks are resuming between WestJet and its maintenance workers. The two sides have agreed to come back to the bargaining table to work together to find a resolution. The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal A...
Tara Clow Jun 20, 2024
Canada lists Iran's IRGC as a terrorist organization
Canada has listed Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization. Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc made the announcement in Ottawa on Wednesday. The decision follows years ...
Brad Perry Jun 19, 2024
WestJet cancels flights in advance of possible maintenance staff strike
You'll want to check your WestJet flight this week to ensure it is taking off. WestJet has begun cancelling flights as the company and its maintenance workers are at opposite ends over a contract. For...
Tara Clow Jun 19, 2024
Annual pace of housing starts jumps 10% in May
Canada's annual pace of housing starts jumped by 10 per cent in May. The seasonally adjusted annual rate of housing starts came in at 264,506 units. That was compared to 241,111 units in April, accord...
Brad Perry Jun 17, 2024
CBSA workers to get 15.7% wage increase over 4 years
New details have been released about the tentative agreement for more than 9,000 Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) workers. The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Customs and Immigrat...
Brad Perry Jun 14, 2024
Most of Canada in for hotter than normal summer
Get ready for a hot and muggy summer. Environment Canada predicts higher-than-normal temperatures throughout most of Canada. That doesn't include coastal B.C. and the Yukon, where normal to below-aver...
Kevin Northup Jun 11, 2024
CBSA workers reach tentative agreement
Job action has been avoided for more than 9,000 workers at Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) say they have ...
Brad Perry Jun 11, 2024
Feds introduce capital gains tax changes
The federal Liberals are moving ahead with plans to increase taxes on capital gains. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland tabled a motion in the House of Commons on Monday. If approved, the changes will...
Brad Perry Jun 10, 2024




