3 h. ago B.C.’s Largest Union ‘Ready for the Fight’: CUPE BC Opens Annual Convention in Vancouver

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — B.C.’s largest union is setting its agenda to tackle economic and political uncertainty head on to defend workers and public services. CUPE BC, the provincial division of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, kicked off its annual convention this evening in Vancouver. Karen Ranalletta, president of CUPE BC, opened the 3-day […]

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4 h. ago From Tokyo to Los Angeles, workers observe May Day as many express worries about Trump

TOKYO (AP) — Shouting “banzai!” or “live long,” thousands of people gathered in a Tokyo park on Thursday and marched through the streets to the banging of traditional drums, as Japan kicked off celebrations to mark May Day. The holiday, also known as International Workers’ Day or Labor Day, marks the struggles and achievements of […]

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4 h. ago From Tokyo to Los Angeles, workers observe May Day with marches and demonstrations

TOKYO (AP) — Shouting “banzai!” or “live long,” thousands of people gathered in a Tokyo park on Thursday and marched through the streets to the banging of traditional drums, as Japan kicked off celebrations to mark May Day. The holiday, also known as International Workers’ Day or Labor Day, marks the struggles and achievements of […]

Society

5 h. ago Asian shares rise in subdued holiday trading, as US futures jump

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares advanced Thursday, with many markets in the region closed for Labor Day holidays, after U.S. stocks stormed back from steep early losses to a seventh straight day of gains. Uncertainty about what President Donald Trump’s trade war will do to the U.S. economy remains a key focus for investors. Japan’s […]

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7 h. ago 'A senseless loss': Calgarians gather for vigil for Vancouver Lapu Lapu Day festival victims

'When you hear tragic events like this, it makes you want to hold your loved ones closer ... It really brings a sense of community stronger and bolder than ever'

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8 h. ago Filipino chef turns talents to feeding victims of Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu tragedy

A Vancouver Filipino chef is helping families and victims of the Lapu Lapu Day tragedy the best way he knows how: feeding them with a taste of hoe.

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13 h. ago Le réseau québécois vulnérable au froid extrême, selon une étude

Hydro-Québec est «en profond désaccord» avec les conclusions du rapport.

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13 h. ago 'Everyone is vulnerable': Cybersecurity 'hygiene' tips for World Password Day

"Why hack in when you can log in?" Passwords are becoming a bigger issue for cybersecurity and fraud

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13 h. ago Touchant récit des «atrocités» que vit la jeune femme agressée sexuellement alors qu’elle travaillait aux Galeries Chagnon

Blaise Palingwende Ouedraogo a abusé de la vulnérabilité de la jeune femme, mystérieusement intoxiquée et qui ne garde aucun souvenir de l’événement.

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15 h. ago Security officers who attended UVic overdose death to testify at inquest

Testimony at Day 3 of the Sidney McIntyre-Starko coroner's inquest to include student witness, two security guards who treated the victims.

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15 h. ago UVic security officer defends actions on day of overdose death

Security guard Nikolas Murphy thought it was possible the two patients had been exposed to toxic drugs, but didn't act on that hunch after asking several student witnesses who said they knew nothing about drug use.

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15 h. ago UVic security officer defends actions on day of student overdose death

Security guard Nikolas Murphy thought it was possible the two patients had been exposed to toxic drugs, but didn't act on that hunch after asking several student witnesses who said they knew nothing about drug use.

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16 h. ago Day before Vancouver's Lapu Lapu tragedy suspect told police items were being thrown into his SUV

Kai-ji Adam Lo went to Richmond RCMP the day before he allegedly killed 11 people and claimed someone was throwing things into his SUV.

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18 h. ago What will New Jersey Devils’ playoff ouster mean for Calgary Flames on draft day?

While New Jersey Devils netminder Jacob Markstrom racked up 49 saves on Tuesday, his double-overtime defeat is good news for his old team

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22 h. ago Québec: la province la plus à risque de pénurie d'électricité en condition météo extrême

Le Québec serait de loin la province du Canada la plus vulnérable et à risque d’importantes pénuries d’électricité lors d'événements météo extrêmes.

Society

22 h. ago Elon Musk's Starlink offering huge deal to lure angry Canadians back

Any Canadians in the market for Starlink will want to take advantage of the satellite internet company's latest deal: $0 hardware.New Starlink customers can get the 'Standard' hardware kit for free with a 12-month Residential plan "in select areas." That plan costs $140 per month.The Standard kit typically costs $499 in Canada and includes a satellite dish, kickstand, router and the necessary cables. However, lately it's been on sale for around half that quite often.Per the terms on the Starlink website, the deal includes a 30-day trial period with a full refund, so if you go for it and end up disliking the internet service, you can get your money back.However, if you change your service address, cancel, fail to pay your bill on time, transfer your kit to another user or cancel during the 30-day period (and fail to return the kit), Starlink will charge a fee.Regarding the availability of the deal in "select areas,"&nb...

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22 h. ago It’s tax deadline day for most Canadians. Why it’s important to file now

Late tax filers could see a five per cent penalty on their balance owing and an additional one per cent for each full month that they delay filing after the due date.

Economics

23 h. ago LEAF TAKEAWAYS: Special teams go into hiding at worst possible time

If there’s one team the Maple Leafs historically have no trouble closing out at playoff time, it’s the Ottawa Senators. But this is not the early 2000s anymore. These Sens aren’t folding, living to fight another day, another game, going at home again to the Canadian Tire Centre. With the Leafs’ Scotiabank Arena ready to […]

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28 h. ago US Stock Futures Drop With Tech Earnings in Focus: Markets Wrap

A six-day rally in US stocks looks set to pause as equity-index futures declined following disappointing earnings from Super Micro Computer Inc. and as more companies withdraw their guidance.

Economics

31 h. ago Ten victims remain in hospital following Lapu Lapu Day vehicle attack

Seven victims remain in critical condition while three are in serious condition, including a 22-month-old boy

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