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Canada Post reaches deal with second-largest union, negotiations continue with CUPW
OTTAWA - Canada Post says it has reached a contract deal with its second-largest union while negotiations continue with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers. The Crown corporation says the new collect...
Jun 19, 2025
University President Dr. Geoff Payne leaving UNBC to join Michael Smith Health Research BC
PRINCE GEORGE - UNBC's president and vice-chancellor is moving on.Dr. Geoff Payne is leaving the institution to take on a new leadership role as President and CEO with Michael Smith Health Research BC...
Jun 19, 2025
Chad Kelly out again as Nick Arbuckle starts third straight for banged-up Argos
TORONTO - Chad Kelly will have plenty of company on the Toronto Argonauts sideline Friday night. Kelly will miss a third straight start when Toronto (0-2) hosts the Saskatchewan Roughriders (2-0). The...
Jun 19, 2025
Climate activist throws paint on Picasso painting at Montreal museum
MONTREAL - A climate activist group says one of its supporters sprayed pink paint this morning on a Pablo Picasso painting at a Montreal museum. Last Generation Canada says an activist smeared washabl...
Jun 19, 2025
B.C. Forest Practices Board says forestry changes could reduce wildfire risk
VICTORIA - British Columbia's Forest Practices Board says a two-year investigation has found "outdated rules and unclear responsibility" are stopping forestry from becoming a wildfire prevention tool....
Jun 19, 2025
Scientists question Ottawa more than doubling cod catch in Newfoundland and Labrador
ST. JOHN'S - Scientists say they are surprised and "puzzled" by the federal fisheries minister's decision Wednesday to more than double the catch in this year's northern cod fishery in Newfoundland an...
Jun 19, 2025
Arbitrator overturns suspension of Canadian figure skater Nikolaj Sorensen
An arbitrator has overturned Canadian figure skater Nikolaj Sorensen's suspension of at least six years for sexual maltreatment. Skate Canada said in a statement that it has lifted its sanctions again...
Jun 19, 2025
Carney says it's 'foundational' to have diplomatic ties with India
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says that reinstating key diplomats between Canada and India is a "foundational" step in restoring the relationship between the two countries. But Carney still refu...
Jun 19, 2025
Carney says it's 'foundational' to have diplomatic ties with India
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says that reinstating key diplomats between Canada and India is a "foundational" step in restoring the relationship between the two countries. But Carney still refu...
Jun 19, 2025
Federal power to sidestep Indian Act removed from major projects bill
OTTAWA - After weeks of criticism from First Nations leaders, the federal government has amended its major projects bill to withdraw the power it gave cabinet to sidestep the Indian Act. The Liberal g...
Jun 19, 2025