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Maud Lewis artwork reported stolen in Nova Scotia
Police in Nova Scotia are investigating the theft of some Maud Lewis artwork worth thousands of dollars. Three framed Christmas cards by the beloved Canadian folk artist were reported stolen from a ho...
Kelli Rickard Jan 14, 2025
CPKC mechanics vote in favour of strike action
Hundreds of mechanics at Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) railway could soon be off the job. Unifor announced Tuesday that members have voted 99 per cent in favour of strike action. The more than 1...
Brad Perry Jan 14, 2025

Canadians expect higher grocery prices in 2025, survey finds
A recent survey by Field Agent indicates many Canadian grocery shoppers are preparing for financial challenges in 2025. The survey, which included 885 respondents, highlights significant concerns abou...
Alex Allan Jan 14, 2025 Radiofabrik - Community Media Association Salzburg / CC
2024 natural disasters set records for insured losses
2024 became the costliest year for severe weather-related losses in Canadian history, with insured damages reaching $8.5 billion, according to Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. (CatIQ). This...
Evan Taylor Jan 14, 2025
Jaime Battiste announces run for Liberal leadership, aims to be first Indigenous prime minister
Jaime Battiste, MP for Sydney-Victoria, has announced his candidacy for the leadership of the Liberal Party, aiming to become Canada's first Indigenous prime minister. A member of the Eskasoni First N...
Evan Taylor Jan 14, 2025
Speculated list to run for federal Liberal leadership shortens
The speculated list of contenders in the upcoming federal Liberal leadership race is getting even shorter. A vote will be held on March 9, and the new leader will be announced the same day. According ...
Tara Clow Jan 13, 2025
Postage rates increase
It will cost you more to mail your letters and packages. Effective Monday, the price of a stamp for a domestic letter jumps from $1.15 to $1.44. When purchased in a booklet, coil or pane, the price in...
Kelli Rickard Jan 13, 2025
Canada's Premiers to visit Washington D.C. in February
Canada's Premiers are scheduled for a joint mission to Washington, D.C. in February 2025 to strengthen the economic and political ties between Canada and the U.S. They will meet with key members of th...
Evan Taylor Jan 13, 2025
Canada sending firefighters to support California wildfire efforts
Canada is stepping up to assist California as wildfires ravage the state. Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan announced that 60 firefighters from Alberta and British Columbia are set to depl...
Evan Taylor Jan 13, 2025
Mark Carney expected to announce bid for Liberal leadership
Former Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor Mark Carney is set to officially announce his candidacy for the Liberal Party leadership, aiming to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, according ...
Evan Taylor Jan 13, 2025





