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Ottawa puts latest Canada Post offer up for a vote by union members

Ottawa puts latest Canada Post offer up for a vote by union members

OTTAWA — The federal government is asking unionized Canada Post employees to vote directly on the latest offers from the postal service — a rare intervention in labour negotiations that one expert said could give the employer the "upper hand" in its
Complainant in hockey players' sex assault case can't be judged on assumptions: Crown

Complainant in hockey players' sex assault case can't be judged on assumptions: Crown

LONDON — The actions of a woman who accused five hockey players of sexual assault should not be assessed based on what others believe she should have done that night, nor should her demeanour at trial be scrutinized based on myths about how an "ideal
Crews make 'good progress' on Squamish, B.C., wildfire, as RCMP investigate cause

Crews make 'good progress' on Squamish, B.C., wildfire, as RCMP investigate cause

The mayor of Squamish, B.C., said he knew it was a stressful time for residents, as an out-of-control wildfire burns in hills above the community where a local state of emergency was declared this week.
The 2025 wildfire season is on track to be Canada's 2nd-worst on record

The 2025 wildfire season is on track to be Canada's 2nd-worst on record

OTTAWA — This year's wildfire season in Canada is shaping up to be the second-worst on record and federal officials are warning of a dangerous summer in parts of British Columbia.
Liberals under fire for rushing bill through Parliament to speed up resource projects

Liberals under fire for rushing bill through Parliament to speed up resource projects

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government is coming under fire for seeking to rush through a major piece of legislation that grants cabinet sweeping powers to quickly approve major projects.
Federal union restarting contract talks for more than 120,000 public servants

Federal union restarting contract talks for more than 120,000 public servants

OTTAWA — Two years ago, more than 120,000 federal public servants went on strike after negotiations broke down.
Accused in Quebec truck attack threatens prosecutor, tells judge to shut up at trial

Accused in Quebec truck attack threatens prosecutor, tells judge to shut up at trial

RIMOUSKI — The Quebec man accused of mowing down a dozen pedestrians with his truck in 2023 gave combative and volatile testimony in court Thursday as he tried to explain what happened.
Montreal Grand Prix fans stuck paying turbocharged prices for accommodation

Montreal Grand Prix fans stuck paying turbocharged prices for accommodation

MONTREAL — Paula Wadden has been a huge Formula One fan ever since she got hooked on the Netflix show "Drive to Survive" a few years ago.
Sikh groups ask Carney to withdraw Indian PM Modi's invitation to G7 summit

Sikh groups ask Carney to withdraw Indian PM Modi's invitation to G7 summit

OTTAWA — Sikh groups are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to revoke his invitation to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the G7 summit in Alberta next week.
Supreme Court of Canada to hear appeal in long-running Facebook privacy case

Supreme Court of Canada to hear appeal in long-running Facebook privacy case

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to review a ruling that concluded Facebook broke federal privacy law by failing to adequately inform users of risks to their data when using the popular social media platform.
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