2 hours ago Edmonton small businesses pivot to get orders out during Canada Post strike

The Canada Post strike has been a challenge for small businesses in Edmonton sending holiday orders at the busiest time of the year.

Economics

4 hours ago Letters to The Sun: Readers shocked by security guards' treatment of Indigenous girl

Re: B.C. First Nations leaders demand action after Cree girl restrained, pushed to the ground by security guards The story of a 16-year-old Indigenous child being taken down onto a floor and restrained by five Paladin Security guards was beyond shocking. Witnesses said that at some point a guard had a knee in her back […]

Events

5 hours ago Canada Post strike threatens to impact healthcare charity, and patients, this holiday season

Mail disruption could hurt donations to healthcare foundation and affect its ability to support future healthcare advancements in Southern Alberta. Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Nov. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Calgary Health Foundation, a Calgary-based nonprofit which raises money for healthcare excellence, is being forced to adapt during its busiest fundraising period in response to the ongoing […]

Science

5 hours ago Charlotte airport workers voting on whether to strike during busy Thanksgiving travel week

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Service workers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport filled out paper ballots on a busy Friday before Thanksgiving to decide whether to go on a 24-hour strike during the holidays. The vote is being taken by employees of ABM and Prospect Airport Services, which provide services like cleaning interiors of the planes, […]

Society

7 hours ago Canada Post headed for ‘another significant loss’ as strike hits second week, competitors step in

The Crown corporation said Friday it lost $315 million before tax in the third quarter, larger than its $290 million loss a year earlier

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7 hours ago Three to See Edmonton Events: Downtown Winterval, AGA 100 Art Party and Marlena Wyman at Bugera Matheson

Downtown Winterval: This now-annual cluster of city-core fun is a sweet blend of ice carving, shiny lights, maple taffy, Christmas markets, sleigh rides, art installations, Santa photos, and local businesses offering deals. Top that off with warm street music on the central main stage, with Melafrique at 5 p.m., Major Love at 6 p.m. then […]

Culture

8 hours ago Waiting for a passport? 85,000 set to be mailed when Canada Post strike ends

Meanwhile, passport applicants can go to Service Canada centres to process their applications or send them by courier.

Sport

9 hours ago Canada Post reports $315 million loss in third quarter as strike continues

The financial losses coincide with an escalating work stoppage that is entering its second week

Economics

12 hours ago ‘Still want more’: Teens weigh in on screen time impact at Quebec commission

After consulting with health experts, parents and kids, the commission hopes to provide educators with better tools to help young people navigate social media.

Society