9 h. ago What to do if your flight is delayed or canceled during the US government shutdown

The federal government shutdown has entered its second week, and already shortages of air traffic controllers have strained operations and disrupted flights at some U.S. airports. Experts, as well as union leaders representing air traffic controllers and security screeners, warn that the impact could grow significantly worse if the shutdown continues and employees start to […]

Politics

24 h. ago Some Canadians will get a sizeable payout from the government this week

Canadians who are eligible for the Advanced Canada Workers Benefit (ACWB) can expect to receive payments this week.According to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), ACWB payments are issued in three automatic installments throughout the year. The ACWB is an advanced payment of the Canada Workers Benefit (CWB), a refundable tax credit that eligible individuals can claim on their tax return.The benefit is meant to help individuals and families who are working and earning a lower income. Canadians who are eligible for the CWB on their tax return will receive advanced payments of up to 50 per cent of the CWB through the ACWB. Since the next payment date falls on a weekend, on Sunday, Oct. 12, eligible Canadians will receive their money on the last business day of the week, which is Friday, Oct. 10.You're eligible if you meet the following criteria:You're over 19 years old on Dec. 31, or live with a spouse or common-law partner or your child,You're a resident ...

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30 h. ago MPs launch probe of trucking sector, Bloc calls out labour standards

OTTAWA — Labour standards in Canada’s trucking sector are under scrutiny as a House of Commons committee launched a study of the issue this week and the Bloc Quebecois called on the government to end what it calls exploitative practices. The transport committee is studying an industry business model known as “Driver Inc.,” in which […]

Transport

40 h. ago Letters: Alberta teachers and government both need a reality check

Do you like the Connor McDavid deal? Vote in our daily poll! The government has decided to pay parents $150 per week for each child they have 12 years and under while the teachers strike. There are a lot of parents who work from home and have no babysitting expenses because they are at home […]

Politics

48 h. ago Some Ontario residents set to receive government payment this week

Monthly Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) payments are scheduled to be distributed to Ontario residents this week.Eligible Ontario residents who are registered to receive the payment can expect to see the deposit in their bank account on Friday, Oct. 10.Are you eligible for the Ontario Trillium Benefit?The OTB is a tax-free combination of three payments: the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, the Northern Ontario Energy Credit, and the Ontario Sales Tax Credit.You must be eligible for at least one of the payments to receive it on a monthly basis.You could get a maximum of $1,283 for the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit if you're between 18 and 64 years old, $1,461 if you are 65 or older, $285 if you live on a reserve or in a public long-term care home, and $25 for the time you lived in a designated college, university, or private school residence in 2024, according to the province's website.The Northern Ontario Energy Credit is designed to assist ...

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5 d. ago This TSX stock is up nearly 195% this year, but analysts aren’t convinced it will last

The week in stocks: Government shutdown versus stocks, are stock market bubble fears justified, and Constellation's consternation

Economics

5 d. ago Canada Post tables new offers to union that include job cut provisions

Canada Post’s latest contract offers to striking postal workers has many of the same terms as its “final offers” in May, but removes a signing bonus and now has provisions related to job cuts expected ahead. The offers presented Friday come a little over a week after the federal government announced plans to transform the […]

Other

6 d. ago Algoma Steel extends stock drop after warning of quarterly loss

The company received $500 million in government loans this week to help offset the impacts of U.S. steel tariffs

Economics

6 d. ago Buyout Bets for $34 Billion Czech Utility Face Election Test

Investors are snapping up shares in the Czech Republic’s biggest power utility, betting a potential win for the billionaire challenger in this week’s election will unlock a lucrative government stock buyout.

Politics

1 week ago Canada Soccer disciplines another 14 staff members after Olympic drone scandal

Canada Soccer has disciplined 14 coaches and administrative staff in the wake of the Paris Olympic drone spying scandal that cost coach Bev Priestman and two of her staff their jobs. The governing body disclosed the news in an update this week following a meeting of its board of directors. But it did not identify […]

Sport

1 week ago Students, Industry, and Government Gather for Global Biotech Week Proclamation with Bioscience Association Manitoba

WINNIPEG, Manitoba — The Bioscience Association Manitoba (BAM) marked Global Biotech Week 2025 with a special proclamation ceremony at the Manitoba Legislative Building today. The event brought together students, industry leaders, and government representatives to celebrate Manitoba’s growing contributions to the bioscience sector. During the ceremony, Manitoba’s commitment to innovation, collaboration, and education in bioscience […]

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2 w. ago Canadians can get money from the government 3 different ways this week

September is almost over, yet some Canadians are still eligible to receive money from the government in the form of pensions.In the next few days, Canadians will receive money from the government through pensions such as the Canada Pension Plan, the Old Age Security Pension, and the Veteran Disability Pension.As affordability remains a concern, federal support and benefits are more crucial than ever. According to recent data from Statistics Canada, as of August, the cost of shelter has increased by 2.6 per cent since last year. And if you're still feeling the pinch at the checkout aisle, you're not imagining it — the cost of groceries went up by 3.5 per cent since last year.Be sure to find out if you qualify for these government benefits and review their eligibility requirements.Canada Pension Plan (CPP) — Sept. 25The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is a monthly taxable benefit that replaces part of the income of eligible Canadians once they retire, providing...

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2 w. ago 'Sobering' news: No money for B.C.'s flood strategy that will need billions, Metro Vancouver told

This week, the B.C. government announced that this year’s ballooning operating deficit has grown to $11.6 billion.

Events

2 w. ago Pellerin: A whiff of optimism about homelessness and affordable homes

Plans announced this week by the federal and municipal governments point us in the right direction.

Other

2 w. ago Alberta to use notwithstanding clause on three transgender laws

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith plans to invoke the Charter’s notwithstanding clause this fall on three laws affecting transgender people. An internal government memo sent last week from the justice department, obtained by The Canadian Press, details the plan. It says Smith’s office has directed the notwithstanding clause be added to the legislation in […]

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3 w. ago Glencore to Meet South African Minister in Bid to Save Smelters

Glencore Plc will meet with the South African government this week to seek ways to prevent smelters that make a key stainless-steel ingredient from shedding thousands of jobs as they grapple with surging power prices.

Politics

last month Nepal internet crackdown part of global trend toward suppressing online freedom

Nepal’s crackdown on social media companies, which led to protests and police killing at least 19 people, is part of a yearslong decline of internet freedoms around the world as even democracies seek to curtail online speech. The Himalayan country’s government said last week it was blocking several social media platforms including Facebook, X and […]

Technology