62 h. ago Canadians overwhelmingly oppose MPs getting hefty salary increase in April

The country's 338 members of Parliament are expecting a significant salary increase in April, and most Canadians aren't happy about it.According to government information-based estimates by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF), backbench MPs currently earn an annual salary of $203,100. This is well above the Canadian average of $67,282, according to Dundas Life.Per Statistics Canada's latest data, the average income from salaries, wages, and commissions stood at $56,300 (median: $44,000) in 2022.The pay rise kicks in on April 1. Based on contract data published by the federal government, the CTF estimates this would be a 3.2 per cent pay bump. That means MPs would get paid $209,800 — a $6,700 increase.The CTF is a Saskatchewan-founded advocacy group "dedicated to lower taxes, less waste, and accountable government."It shared the results of a Leger poll published on March 5, 2025, showing that 79 per cent (or eight in 10) of Canadians oppose the upcoming MP raise.A look at C...

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3 d. ago China tariffs on Canadian seafood add more volatility to industry threatened by Trump

HALIFAX — China’s intent to slap 25% tariffs on Canadian seafood products adds another layer of uncertainty to an industry already threatened by U.S. duties, say sector representatives in Atlantic Canada. China announced the retaliatory tariffs on Saturday in response to the Canadian surtax of 100% on all Chinese-made electric vehicles, and of 25% on […]

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6 d. ago Canadians can get up to $100,000 in 'historic' tobacco class

If you or someone you know has experienced the harmful effects of smoking, you might be able to claim a part of a "historic" settlement in a tobacco class-action lawsuit.Last October, the Quebec Council on Tobacco and Health (QCTH) announced the filing of a proposed plan of arrangement from three major tobacco companies — JTI-Macdonald Corp.; Rothmans, Benson & Hedges; and Imperial Tobacco Canada Ltd. — after they spent over five years in negotiations with their creditors.On Thursday, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice approved the settlement of the $32.5-billion tobacco lawsuit.The QCTH says the court approval ends years of uncertainty and establishes a structured framework for distributing funds to victims, their heirs, and governments."It represents the culmination of more than 25 years of legal proceedings to ensure that tobacco victims receive compensation in recognition of the harm they have suffered," the organization shared in a statement on Friday.Eligibi...

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8 d. ago Canadian police arrest, charge over 100 in child exploitation operation

A total of 1,132 electronic devices were seized, and charges laid so far include possession, distribution and accessing child pornography.

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1 week ago NHL honours Gaudreau brothers in emotional Stadium Series tribute

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Stadium Series game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday promised to have it all: a crowd of more than 90,000 — making it the second-largest in NHL history — and an electric atmosphere inside the iconic Ohio Stadium. The NHL also ensured that a key […]

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2 w. ago Alectra Inc. employees surpass fundraising goal, raising more than $27,000 for Coldest Night of the Year

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alectra employees once again stepped up to support their communities, raising $27,278 for Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY), a national initiative aimed at helping people experiencing homelessness, hunger and hardship. More than 100 Alectra employees braved the winter temperatures, joining thousands of Canadians in walking to […]

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3 w. ago Cole Swindell, Tenille Townes and MacKenzie Porter among headliners for Nashville North 2025

Nashville North, the Calgary Stampede’s country-music party tent, has announced its lineup for the 2025 festival, featuring local and international talent. Among the headliners is Alberta’s Tenille Townes. The Grande Prairie musician has an impressive career spanning over 15 years. Townes’ music has charted on the Billboard Hot Country Songs list, the Canadian Hot 100 […]

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