70 m. ago Letters April 4, 2025: ‘We need a different government, not just a different leader.’

Carney’s no improvement One positive thing, which came out of the Chiang fiasco, is it basically exposed as to what kind of a leader Mark Carney would be while leading this nation for the next four years. From snowboard instructor to bean-counter, can the incumbent federal Liberals slide any further down the septic pipe? Canadians […]

Politics

25 h. ago Letters April 3, 2025: ‘Carney is welcome to have the door hit him on his way out.’

Just leave, Carney So we had a great April fools day with the drop in gas prices didn’t we? Funny thing though, the prices two weeks ago were the same as they are now, then the major oil companies jacked up the prices over twenty cents a litre in some places. The only fool in […]

Transport

48 h. ago Patagonia Gold Enters Into Option Agreement With Newmont Corporation

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Patagonia Gold Corp. (“Patagonia” or the “Company”) (TSX.V:PGDC) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a binding letter agreement dated 1 April, 2025 (the “Option Agreement”) with Oroplata S.A., an Argentinean subsidiary of Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM, TSX: NGT, ASX: NEM, PNGX: NEM) (“Newmont”). […]

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49 h. ago Letters April 2, 2025: ‘Once again the little guy, Bay employees, are getting a bad deal.’

LITTLE GUY GETS SHAFTED AGAIN It’s sad that Hudson’s Bay, with a history of more than 350 years, is closing. We’re hearing that there will be no severance pay for the employees losing their jobs but, lo and behold, there’s a plan to give “retention bonuses” to upper management so that they don’t look elsewhere […]

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64 h. ago MPs get annual April Fool’s Day pay raise but poll says Canadians aren’t laughing

Almost 80 per cent of Canadians oppose the increase according to Leger poll results

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67 h. ago Ontario among provinces getting minimum wage increase in 2025

Many Canadians entering the workforce are likely to get a pay bump as the minimum wage in certain provinces is set to increase in 2025.Today, the federal minimum wage has been raised to keep pace with inflation, going up 45 cents to $17.75. This raise applies to employees and interns working in the federally regulated private sector, including businesses like banks, telecom companies and interprovincial air, marine, rail and road transportation.Many provinces also increase their hourly amount in the spring and summer, while others do so in the fall. Some provinces might not raise it at all.According to the government, if the minimum wage in a province or territory is higher than the federal number, federally regulated employers must apply the higher rate.Last year, some workers in Canada saw bumps in their paycheques after several provinces raised their minimum wage.Here's what minimum wage rates look like across the country and when some Canadians can expect another raise.British C...

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3 d. ago Letters, April 1: Canadians can raise the level of debate in this country

Do campaign promises matter to you? Vote in our daily poll! I hope we haven’t forsaken civility and the basic philosophy that we are all entitled to have opinions. That can get lost if we aren’t vigilant. Canadians should be above name-calling and deliberate offensiveness. If your opinion differs from mine, I’d still like to […]

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3 d. ago Letters April 1, 2024: ‘Alberta should hold a referendum and decide to stay or to go.’

To separate or to stay I keep hearing nonsense about Alberta separation, but it’s all talk and no action. The conservative pundits and politicians like to pretend that Alberta Separatism is a popular movement, but aren’t willing to put their money where their mouth is. Why not call a referendum and settle the matter once […]

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3 d. ago Canada's federal minimum wage for 2025 goes up on April Fools' Day

A lot of Canadians are about to get a raise this week, as the federal minimum wage for 2025 is set to increase on April 1.No, this is not an April Fools' joke. The hourly amount is adjusted annually on that day to keep pace with inflation.Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, a Canadian law firm that specializes in employment law, says the federal minimum wage applies to employees and interns working in the federally regulated private sector. This includes businesses like banks, telecommunications companies, and interprovincial air, marine, rail and road transportation.The federal hourly wage went up in 2024 from $16.65 to $17.30. This year, it will increase by 45 cents from $17.30 to $17.75.The modest increase is higher than what was projected by some Canadian litigation and immigration firms earlier this year. ImmigCanada predicted the new rate would be around $17.70 per hour. This pay bump is based on last year's Consumer Price Index (CPI).In February, Minister of Employment, Workforce Developme...

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9 d. ago 23andMe bankruptcy raises questions about Canadians' genetic data

Canadians who have used 23andMe to learn more about their family ancestry may be wondering what happens to their data after the company filed for bankruptcy.The genetic testing company announced on Sunday that it had initiated Chapter 11 proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court to facilitate its sale."We expect the court-supervised process will advance our efforts to address the operational and financial challenges we face, including further cost reductions and the resolution of legal and leasehold liabilities," said 23andMe executive Mark Jensen in a statement."We believe in the value of our people and our assets and hope that this process allows our mission of helping people access, understand, and benefit from the human genome to live on for the benefit of customers and patients."He added that the company is committed to supporting its employees through the process.This news comes alongside CEO Anne Wojcicki's immediate resignation. She will continue to serve as a member of the c...

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1 week ago U.S. ferry company sorry for raising Canadian flag upside down

The operator of a ferry service between Vancouver Island and Washington state says it's sorry for 'unintentionally' raising the Canadian flag upside down as it entered Victoria.

Economics

1 week ago William Watson: To raise productivity, let Canadians profit from it 

Mark Carney says he understands the economy, so he should lower personal and business taxes and let Canadians get on with self-improvement

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1 week ago Saskatchewan Urges Carney to Deal With Threat of Chinese Tariffs

China’s tariffs on canola are the “most immediate threat” to western Canada’s economy, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said, even as the US threatens to raise import taxes against a wide range of Canadian goods.

Economics

3 w. ago Canadians overwhelmingly opposed to April 1 pay raise for MPs: Poll

MPs will see around a $6,700 raise raise from their $203,100 base salary on April 1, with cabinet ministers and the PM seeing bigger bumps

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3 w. 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 w. ago Ontario Raises Electricity Price by 25% for Minnesota, Michigan and New York

A Canadian province that exports electricity to the US raised power prices for three states by 25% on Monday in retaliation for President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Economics

4 w. ago Letters March 7, 2025: ‘Trump has a point, we have been selling resources for cheap.’

Thanks for the info, Trump Ironically Trump has pointed out to Canadians that we are selling our oil, natural gas and coal at a bargain basement price. He is raising the duty on Canadian products knowing Americans will pay a lot more for these products. Let’s beat him to the punch and collect a federal  […]

Economics

4 w. ago Canadian bakery’s ‘reverse tariff sale’ raises spirits in face of U.S spat

The Great British Shop's 'yuge' -- with a Y -- savings event in Halifax is a tongue-in-cheek way to keep things light-hearted in the face of the negative political climate. 

Economics