63 m. ago Hundreds of thousands march across Europe in support of Palestinians

ISTANBUL — Hundreds of thousands of people across several European cities marched Sunday in support of Palestinians and an aid flotilla’s attempt to reach Gaza. Istanbul held the largest of multiple demonstrations being staged in Turkey. Footage showed crowds walking from the iconic Hagia Sophia to the banks of the Golden Horn, where they were […]

Economics

20 h. ago Delta Hospital emergency room to close for third time due to doctor shortage

The temporary closure will start Saturday at 6 p.m. and go until Sunday at 6:30 a.m.

Science

20 h. ago Delta Hospital emergency room to close for fourth time this year due to doctor shortage

The temporary closure will start Saturday at 6 p.m. and go until Sunday at 6:30 a.m.

Science

23 h. ago ‘A good day is only getting hit three times’: CUPE education workers from across the province demand action at Queens Park as school violence soars across Ontario

TORONTO — On Saturday, hundreds of education workers from across Ontario rallied at Queens Park to demand the Ford government take immediate action to address the growing crisis of violence in schools. The Ontario government has cut billions from public education since 2018, creating a crisis in underfunding and understaffing at schools across the province. […]

Society

26 h. ago Could a U.S. visa fee push tech workers to Canada? Here’s what you need to know

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he sees an opening for Canada to attract global tech talent now that the United States is introducing a $100,000 fee for temporary visas for workers with specialized skills. But the Canadian tech sector typically sees a lot of migration to the U.S. among high-skill employees — and […]

Society

47 h. ago Statue of Trump and Epstein holding hands reappears on D.C. National Mall

The temporary installation, which depicts the men holding hands as they frolic, smile and stare into each other’s eyes, reappeared amid a government shutdown.

Society

51 h. ago Luxembourg celebrates Grand Duke Guillaume after his father abdicates

LUXEMBOURG — Grand Duke Guillaume swore an oath to ascend to the throne of Luxembourg on Friday in a traditional ceremony attended by royals and European heads of state. Church bells rang out just before hundreds crowded outside the Grand Palace began chanting “Guillaume, Guillaume!” as the new grand duke walked onto a balcony to […]

Culture

54 h. ago Opinion: The budget should make investment incentives permanent

Letting businesses expense their investments raises their returns. We've been doing that on a temporary basis. We should make it the rule

Other

65 h. ago Ottawa went too far in cutting number of temporary immigrant workers, Quebec says

Comment signals a shift in province's stand and appears to have been sparked by complaints from business owners across Quebec.

Society

67 h. ago Asylum seekers can be a boon for Quebec's economy, job fair organizer says

Hundreds turn out for event at Montreal Olympic Stadium, where employers were hoping to persuade some to leave the city to work in the regions.

Other

68 h. ago AI used to speed up Canadian immigration draws warning from experts

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has adopted technology to speed up application processing, but experts warn it may be creating more problems than it solves.Mario Bellissimo, an immigration lawyer and founder of Bellissimo Law Group PC, described the IRCC's use of AI as an "inevitable" and "commendable development.""The principal advantage lies in efficiency. Processing times have been reduced, routine cases are triaged more effectively, and officers are able to concentrate their efforts on more complex matters," he said. "For example, automation in spousal sponsorships and temporary resident visa applications has significantly decreased assessment times."But although automation has helped reduce processing times, these gains raise issues about fairness and potential bias in decision-making.Efficiency vs. fairnessHowever, Bellissimo points to some serious issues, such as an over-reliance on technology.&quo...

Other

69 h. ago U.S. billionaire to hold live press conference about ostrich cull at B.C. farm

Billionaire U.S. philanthropist and animal rights advocate John Catsimatidis and Katie Pasitney, daughter of the co-owner and spokesperson will be speaking.

Culture

2 d. ago Iceland’s reign as Atlantic pit stop fades with airline collapse

(Bloomberg) — The collapse of the last remaining Icelandic budget airline this week has put an abrupt end to the volcanic island’s pit stop for frugal transatlantic travellers. Fly Play hf. ceased operations Monday after four years because of poor ticket sales and an unsuccessful turnaround plan. Thousands of passengers were stranded, and hundreds of […]

Other

3 d. ago Amazon's hiring spree offers temporary boost for London workers: Experts

Amazon is going on a holiday hiring spree that will bring hundreds of seasonal jobs to the London region.

Society

3 d. ago Edgewood, B.C. woman allegedly attacked by ostrich farm protester

'I had gas poured all over me, face, hands, shoes, coat. I got my flip phone out and he ran away. Called a few friends to call 911 for me,' said Wood.

Events

3 d. ago Professor would be ’surprised’ if top court takes B.C. ostrich farm case

A law professor at the University of Ottawa says he would be surprised if the Supreme Court of Canada decides to hear the case of a British Columbia farm fighting to save its ostriches from being culled by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Paul Daly, the university’s research chair in administrative law and governance, said […]

Other

3 d. ago Protect Our Schools Rally Takes Over Queens Park: CUPE Education Workers Rally at Queen’s Park on Saturday to Demand Increased Funding, Staffing, and Safety in Ontario Schools

TORONTO — On Saturday, CUPE 1328, representing over 2,000 education workers at the Toronto Catholic District School Board, will lead a rally at Queen’s Park to demand that the Ford government take immediate action to address the growing crisis of violence in Ontario schools. Hundreds of CUPE education workers from across the province will gather […]

Society

4 d. ago More work to do toward truth and reconciliation, Indigenous Services minister says

“Often people think that residential school was hundreds of years ago. It is not. It is a reality. We see many survivors here with us today," Mandy Gull-Masty says.

Politics

4 d. ago Jaguar Land Rover Shutdown Worsens UK Factory Slump, PMI Shows

British factories suffered the sharpest decline in production for six months, as the temporary shutdown of Jaguar Land Rover’s factories added to the sector’s woes.

Other

4 d. ago Hundreds gather in Montreal to reflect on Canada’s legacy of residential schools

Fay-Lisa Gagné, who hails from Muskowekwan First Nation in Saskatchewan, has complicated feelings about the word reconciliation.

Society