5 h. ago B.C. legislator enraged by American state senator’s ‘nonsense’ pitch to join U.S.

A B.C. MLA says he was "enraged" after a U.S. senator pitched western Canada joining the U.S., calling it an attack on Canadian values and a rejection of national identity.

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12 h. ago Air Canada flight attendants go on strike, grounding hundreds of planes

Air Canada could lose $75 million in earnings for each day there is a work stoppage, says analyst

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16 h. ago Maine state senator’s pitch for western provinces to join U.S. is ‘nonsense,’ says ‘enraged’ B.C. MLA

B.C. Conservative Brennan Day said the most shocking part was the letter's attack on institutions, like the Charter of Rights, parliamentary government and monarchism

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17 h. ago How a bus stop in a small B.C. town became centre of dispute between China and Taiwan

Owing to its status as a regional crossroads, years ago Hope put some thought and effort into its main bus stop, putting up flags of dozens of countries to welcome their citizens.

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17 h. ago 12 kayakers rescued by RCMP in U.S. waters off Washington state

RCMP patrol guarding the shores of the Peace Arch border responded quickly, locating the group, which included six adults and six children.

Sport

19 h. ago D’après NHL Network: un joueur du CH dans l’équipe du 21e siècle

L’ancien défenseur du Canadien Shea Weber se retrouve dans la formation des meilleurs joueurs du 21e siècle dévoilée vendredi par le NHL Network.

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20 h. ago Elephant in the room: still one massive unknown about Connor McDavid's new contract

Until Connor McDavid signs a new contract with the Edmonton Oilers, nothing is certain. But according to numerous credible sources, hockey insiders like Bob Stauffer, Elliotte Friedman and Frank Seravalli, we can expect McDavid to sign sometime before Edmonton’s training camp starts in September, most likely on a deal ranging from three-to-five years. But there’s […]

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20 h. ago Still one massive unknown about Connor McDavid's new contract

Until Connor McDavid signs a new contract with the Edmonton Oilers, nothing is certain. But according to numerous credible sources, hockey insiders like Bob Stauffer, Elliotte Friedman and Frank Seravalli, we can expect McDavid to sign sometime before Edmonton’s training camp starts in September, most likely on a deal ranging from three-to-five years. But there’s […]

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20 h. ago This TSX stock has analysts stretching their price targets, with one analyst upping it nearly 80%

The week in stocks: In the search for nuggets, FP highlights five gold stocks that shine bright among TSX gainers

Economics

21 h. ago Air Canada risks ‘pyrrhic victory’ in sending flight attendants to the picket lines, says TD analyst

Says carrier should settle to 'secure labour peace'

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21 h. ago Air Canada risks ‘pyrrhic victory’ if flight attendants land on the picket lines, says TD analyst

Says carrier should settle to 'secure labour peace'

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21 h. ago From hotels, to wine and candy: Canada spent $170K to bring back women who joined Islamic State

The Conservatives called for an investigation: ‘The Liberal government must answer for why they spent $170,000 on lavish costs to repatriate reported ISIS criminals‘

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21 h. ago LEADING EDGE MATERIALS ANNOUNCES CLOSING OF PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED NON

LEADING EDGE MATERIALS ANNOUNCES CLOSING OF PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED NON-BROKERED PRIVATE PLACEMENT NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION IN WHICH THE DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE WOULD BE UNLAWFUL. ANY FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS RESTRICTION MAY CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF U.S. SECURITIES LAWS. THIS PRESS […]

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22 h. ago PIMCO Canada Corp. Announces Monthly Distributions for PIMCO Canada Exchange Traded Series

Not for distribution to United States newswire services or for dissemination in the United States TORONTO, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PIMCO Canada Corp. (“PIMCO Canada”) today announced the 2025 August cash distributions for the ETF series (“ETF Series”) of the PIMCO Canada mutual funds that distribute monthly (“Funds”). Unitholders of record of the […]

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22 h. ago Duke Energy seeks to merge Carolina utilities, projecting more than $1B in customer savings

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Duke Energy Corp. says its move to combine electric utility subsidiaries in North and South Carolina into one entity could save customers more than $1 billion over a decade. The Charlotte-based utility said it formally asked federal and state regulators on Thursday for permission to join together Duke Energy Carolinas and […]

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22 h. ago Travel chaos starts for passengers impacted by Air Canada labour dispute

The Ottawa International Airport Authority said it was continuing to monitor the situation and advised those with Air Canada bookings to confirm the flight status online "in anticipation of disruptions beginning Aug. 16."

Culture

23 h. ago Air Canada points finger at staff for flight cancellations amid strike talks

Air Canada continues its preemptive cancellations ahead of a possible flight attendants' strike, and Canadians are pissed.After failed negotiations at the bargaining table, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), which represents 10,000 flight attendants at Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge, provided notice that it plans to begin a strike as early as 1 a.m. EDT on Saturday, Aug. 16.In response, the carrier issued a 72-hour lockout notice and began cancelling flights on Thursday, continuing into Friday, with plans for a complete pause of Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge flights on Saturday, Aug. 16.According to the carrier, as of noon EDT on Friday, 294 flights have been cancelled and 55,726 travellers have been impacted.On Thursday, the carrier shared a statement on social media that has Canadians and some of its customers unimpressed."CUPE, Air Canada's flight attendants’ union, rejects agreement to fly Canadians home. As a result, 25,000 ...

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25 h. ago Toronto Argonauts, B.C. Lions to play home games on the road during World Cup

The CFL will make way for the FIFA World Cup next summer. Both the Toronto Argonauts and B.C. Lions will play home games away from their respective venues during the World Cup, which will be held from June 11 to July 19 with contests in Canada, Mexico and the United States. Vancouver and Toronto will […]

Transport

25 h. ago Ontario allows more density, building height near Toronto transit

TORONTO — Ontario’s housing minister says the province has approved a plan for Toronto to allow higher and denser buildings near transit stations. Rob Flack says the changes to Toronto’s official plan will allow for 1.5 million more homes throughout the city over the next 25 years. He says that having more people living near […]

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25 h. ago Statement from CUPE on Air Canada’s Request for Binding Arbitration

TORONTO — The Air Canada Component of CUPE has respectfully urged Employment Minister Patty Hajdu not to intervene pursuant to section 107 of the Canada Labour Code thereby permitting collective bargaining to continue and allowing the parties to negotiate a resolution. The integrity of the collective bargaining process depends on allowing the parties to reach […]

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