38 minutes ago Calgary businesses see low demand, mail disruptions amid Canada Post strike

Businesses say they have had to turn to more expensive mail delivery services and are worried at not receiving orders and being able to profit due the holiday season

Economics

2 hours ago Canada Post strike could halt Nova Scotia dog influencer’s Christmas cards

Percy, a nine-year-old golden doodle, has 33,000 Instagram followers. The Canada Post strike could stop him sending his Christmas cards.

Culture

3 hours ago Canada Post says no ‘major breakthrough’ in talks as strike enters 2nd week

Talks continued over the weekend between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, along with the support of a special mediator.

Politics

6 hours ago Canada Post down eight million parcels amid strike as talk carry on over weekend

OTTAWA — Canada Post says it has seen a shortage of more than eight million parcels amid the ongoing strike that has effectively shut down the postal system for nine days compared with the same period of 2023. The Crown corporation said Saturday that customers have been forced to turn to competitors for their deliveries […]

Economics

6 hours ago Israeli strikes kill dozens in Beirut, Gaza as diplomats push for ceasefire

The escalation in Beirut comes after a U.S. envoy traveled to the region in pursuit of a ceasefire deal to end months of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.

Events

7 hours ago Colleges and universities face job cuts, deficits amid international student cap

Ontario’s colleges and universities say the federal government’s cap on international students is taking a toll on the higher education sector as some schools face growing deficits, layoffs and, in at least one case, a temporary campus closure. St. Lawrence College in Kingston, Ont., said it has eliminated 30 administrative and support positions and warned […]

Society

8 hours ago Philippine VP says she hired assassin to kill president if she is killed

The Philippine vice-president says she hired an assassin to kill the president, his family and the house speaker if she is killed.

Events

9 hours ago Edmonton weather: Snowfall warning continues, up to 35 cm in some parts

The snowfall warning issued Friday remains in effect, with the "long period of snowfall" and its "significant accumulations" continuing into Saturday night, when it will finally taper.

Culture

20 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