4 d. ago British Columbia to Axe US Contracts, Pushing Back in Trade Spat

British Columbia, Canada’s third-most populous province, directed its agencies and state corporations to ditch US suppliers, extending its retaliation in response to President Donald Trump’s tariffs and threats.

Economics

4 d. ago Man fell, died after allegedly having 17 beers at bar: Provincial agency

Ontario's alcohol regulator says it intends to ban a Woodstock bar from selling liquor for two months following the agency's investigation into the death of a patron whom investigators allege was served 17 beers.

Events

5 d. ago Alberta Sheriffs group seeks assurances around staffing and funding as provincial police agency draws nearer

"It is not clear how the remaining sheriffs would be able to manage these responsibilities, leading to possible inefficiencies or service gaps."

Society

5 d. ago Wednesday's letters: UCP pulled a fast one with new police force

The UCP and Danielle Smith are at it again. They totally pulled a fast one on Albertans. Remember the provincial police agency they said they wouldn’t form without a referendum? Well, it’s now formed; it’s a done deal. It’s more broken promises by this government, time and again. Remember the pension plan referendum? I sure […]

Events

1 week ago B.C. government takes heat as credit ratings downgraded again over deficit and debt

In downgrading the province, two credit rating agencies pointed to B.C.'s ballooning debt and multi-billion dollar deficits forecast annually into the near future. 

Economics

1 week ago Alberta nurses now the highest paid in Canada after voting 'overwhelmingly' in favour of new agreement: UNA

Alberta nurses have voted in favour of ratifying a new four-year collective agreement with provincial health agencies. Members of the United Nurses of Alberta (UNA) voted on Wednesday, with 95.7 per cent of eligible registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses voting in favour of ratifying the new agreement. UNA said an additional 124 affected locals […]

Other

2 w. ago Reality setting in for workers who thought Hudson’s Bay would never close

The Bay owes more than $950 million to its creditors, which includes banks, big clothing brands and other businesses

Society

3 w. ago Province, Agency Failing Children as Windsor CAS Lays Off 10% of Frontline Workers and Closes Essex

WINDSOR, Ontario — On March 19, the Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Society laid off 26 workers – about 10 percent of their non-management staff, putting the safety of children at risk, say CUPE members working at the agency. The CAS also targeted their Leamington Office for closure at the end of this month – an additional […]

Society