The use of titanium in some recently manufactured Boeing jets is under scrutiny by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA says it’s investigating whether false or incorrect records were used to verify the materials’ authenticity. The issue, first reported by the New York Times on Friday, revolves around a material that is an important … Read more
Summer is nearly here, and with it comes farm visits, petting zoos and even goat yoga in the park. But with bird flu cases on the rise, Canadians may be left wondering: is it safe to get close to goats, chickens and cows? The H5N1 avian influenza strain is a zoonotic disease that can jump … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Several flavoured nicotine pouches have been recalled across Canada because they were not authorized for sale in the country. Health Canada issued the recall Wednesday for all lots of eight types of Zyn nicotine pouches. They were flavoured apple mint, bellini, black cherry, citrus, cool mint, espresso, … Read more
A looming strike by Canada Border Services Agency workers was averted Tuesday after the union representing over 9,000 employees announced they have reached a tentative contract agreement. The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) were in intense negotiations with the federal government over a new contract that were … Read more
Mike Mulick knows all about the ongoing issue of pet abandonment in Canada. The manager of animal services with the City of Brampton says the number of animals coming into its shelter remains steady, but the amount of people willing to adopt is dwindling. However, as he recently told Ontario lawmakers, a “threshold” is being … Read more
Months after the confusion over whether Canadians needed to file bare trust tax returns before the April 2 deadline, we now know how many actually filed — even once the Canada Revenue Agency hit the pause button. According to National Revenue Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau, 44,034 tax returns were filed from Jan. 1 to April 16 … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Thousands of rechargeable LED lights have been recalled in Canada after several reports of fires and at least one death in the United States. Health Canada issued a recall Thursday for approximately 37,800 units of the motion-activated light bars that were sold by Good Earth Lighting in … Read more
After losing sleep and developing an eye twitch from work-related anxiety, Dhwanil Kshatriya says he decided it was time to tell his employer he felt overworked. But instead of being met with compassion, Kshatriya says he was told by higher-ups to “find a way” to deal with the workload. Kshatriya says he hoped HR would … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Thousands of employees at the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) could begin striking as early as Friday afternoon, potentially causing “major delays” across the country at airports and border crossings. More than 9,000 members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Customs and Immigration … Read more
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 4, 2024 7:40 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The federal New Democrats want a price cap on grocery store staples if the Liberal government can’t convince grocers to bring down the prices themselves. For months, the Liberals have been trying to … Read more
