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Canada's economy shrinks 1.1% in third quarter
Canada's economy declined 1.1 per cent on an annualized basis in the third quarter, according to Statistics Canada. The national agency also revised its second-quarter results to a 1.4 per cent increa...
Brad Perry Nov 30, 2023
Canadian navy in 'critical state' as staffing suffers: Vice-Admiral
Canada's navy is in a 'critical state' according to the Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee. In a video posted to YouTube Topshee says the Royal Canadian Navy has not met its recruitment targets for over ten y...
Caitlin Snow Nov 30, 2023
Feds reach deal with Google on Bill C-18
Google is set to pay $100 million a year to Canadian news outlets. The federal government says the tech giant has agreed to take part in the Online News Act, or Bill C-18. Canadian Heritage Minister P...
Kevin Northup Nov 29, 2023
CFIB says small businesses losing billions due to lack of workers
Labour shortages have meant billions in lost revenue opportunities for small businesses, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Over $38 billion was missed out on last year beca...
Tara Clow Nov 29, 2023
Workers rescued from collapsed tunnel in India after more than 2 weeks
People cheered as 41 men safely emerged from a partially collapsed Himalayan highway tunnel in northern India after being stranded for more than two weeks. During the 17-day ordeal, rescuers used a sm...
Kelli Rickard Nov 29, 2023
It's Giving Tuesday!
Millions will give back today. It's Giving Tuesday. It's a global day created back in 2012 and is described on the web as a Movement that Unleashes the Power of Radical Generosity Around the World. It...
Tara Clow Nov 28, 2023
'Authentic' 2023 word of the year: Merriam-Webster
Merriam-Webster dictionary has declared its 2023 word of the year is... 'authentic.' The dictionary says the word, 'authentic' often has a high-volume look up but saw a substantial increase in 2023 wi...
Caitlin Snow Nov 27, 2023
Recall issued over Salmonella risk in cantaloupes
Cantaloupes sold across the country under the brands Malichita and Rudy, between October 10th and November 24th, are being recalled for Salmonella. So far 63 cases have been identified by the Public H...
Adam Riley Nov 27, 2023
The founder of McDonald's Canada has passed away
George Cohon, who brought the McDonald's fast-food restaurant chain to Canada, passed away over the weekend at the age of 86. "Last night we said farewell to my Dad," said son Mark Cohon in a post on ...
Regis Phillips Nov 26, 2023
Mastermind Toys files for creditor protection
A popular Canadian speciality toy and children's book retailer has filed for creditor protection. Mastermind Toys says it has faced a range of challenges over the past number of years. They include mo...
Brad Perry Nov 24, 2023





