31 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

2 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

7 hours ago Israeli strikes without warning in central Beirut kill at least 15 as diplomats push for ceasefire

BEIRUT, Lebanon — Israeli airstrikes Saturday in central Beirut killed at least 15 people, officials said, as the once-rare strikes in the heart of Lebanon’s capital continued without Israeli warning, and as diplomats scrambled to broker a ceasefire. Lebanon’s Health Ministry said 63 people were wounded in the strikes, the fourth in central Beirut in […]

Events

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

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

23 hours ago Santa’s helpers in N.S. make sure kids’ letters make it to North Pole despite postal strike

Avery's Farm Market in Beaver Bank, N.S., may not seem geographically close to the North Pole but for the next few weeks, it's offering a direct link to the big guy in red.

Society

23 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