There’s no doubt that flying has become worse in recent years. Less space, more fees, disruptive delays… the list goes on. But one Edmonton woman sparked online debate about airplane etiquette after she was the victim of an annoying case where her two male seatmates refused to stick to their own personal space — in … Read more
The federal labour minister said Tuesday he’s still “very optimistic” a strike by Air Canada pilots can be averted through negotiations before it’s set to begin as soon as next week. Steve MacKinnon told reporters outside the Liberal caucus retreat in Nanaimo, B.C., that some “significant issues” remain unresolved but that headway had been made … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Health Canada is issuing a recall for vitamins and medicines sold by Canadian pharmaceutical brand JAMP Pharma, the health agency said in recall notices. “Affected lots may contain overweight or underweight tablets,” the notice said. The Health Canada recall for JAMP’s Vitamin D3 10000-unit tablet was issued … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size As humans, we’ve long had a fascination with paranormal activity and ghost stories; but what happens when a so-called “haunted object” starts to disrupt your life? A new series on History, also now streaming on StackTV, is diving deep into the objects in our possession that give … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size New Democrats are gathering in Montreal for a strategy session before the return of Parliament next week and after distancing themselves from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, whose name one NDP MP described as “radioactive.” Last week, the NDP scrapped their supply and confidence agreement propping up the … Read more
New Democrats are huddling in Montreal to strategize a new path forward ahead of the fall parliamentary session — one that doesn’t include the Liberals at their hips and ideally makes them a credible alternative to the Conservatives at the next election. The three-day caucus retreat kicking off Tuesday comes less than a week after … Read more
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 10, 2024 7:38 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney will present his vision for the Liberals’ economic policy when he meets with MPs in Nanaimo, B.C., today. The party announced Carney’s new role as chair … Read more
The wait is finally over after the Professional Women’s Hockey League unveiled the names for its six teams Monday. In Canada, there will be the Montreal Victoire, Ottawa Charge and Toronto Sceptres. Across the border, it’s the Boston Fleet, Minnesota Frost and New York Sirens. Kanan Bhatt Shah, PWHL vice president of brand and marketing … Read more
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. says it is “disappointed” in a refusal of its takeover offer by the Japanese owner of 7-Eleven and remains focused on reaching a deal. In a news release Sunday, the Quebec-based convenience store operator argued its proposal offers clear strategic and financial benefits and it believes the two companies can reach a … Read more
Every three days, a child who has been involved with Ontario’s care system dies. That’s according to provincial data obtained by Global News using freedom of information laws that tracked the deaths of 354 children between 2020 and 2022 who were under the care of the government in some form. The information captures children who … Read more
