51 h. ago Canada unveils stunning new 3D coin with beavers in rippling water

Canada's national animal just got its very own coin, and you can own it for a hefty price.The Royal Canadian Mint recently released the Canadian Symbol: The Beaver – Fine Silver Coin with a cool 3D design inspired by the semiaquatic rodent."An official emblem of Canada since 1975, the beloved beaver is a natural ecosystem engineer, known for altering the environment to suit its needs," reads the coin description."Though many of Castor canadensis' busy building activities are obscured from our land-based view, its labours are front and centre on this coin, where the two-sided design welcomes you into the beaver's secret world by presenting different views of the same scene."Photo: Royal Canadian Mint.The designCanadians who decide to add this coin to their collection will essentially get two designs in one.The reverse shows a birds-eye view of a family of beavers — an adult male and female, and their two kits — building a lo...

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51 h. ago Iranian oil executive barred from Canada for being senior regime official

The case of Mohammadreza Mazloumiaboukheili marks a success for the Canadian government’s efforts to keep Iranian officials out of the country.

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3 d. ago Fanshawe College cites strike as it postpones fall convocation

Fanshawe College has postponed its fall convocation ceremonies as a strike by college support workers across Ontario enters its fourth week

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3 d. ago Classes cancelled at 2 Ontario college campuses amid support workers’ strike

Two colleges say they've cancelled some of their classes and on-campus activities Thursday as striking support staff joined rallies at several colleges across Ontario.

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3 d. ago StarTech.com is 40 years old, and now boasts more than 400 staff, offices in Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. and support workers in about 25 other countries.

Forty years ago in a London basement, a small business took root selling dust covers for the computer.

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4 d. ago Five Canadian provinces boost their minimum wage, Alberta now lowest

Five provinces are increasing their minimum wage today to support workers amid affordability issues. The hikes will apply to Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. The provinces have tied their increases to Canada’s steadily growing consumer price index, which is an indicator of inflation. Ontario’s minimum wage is now $17.60 per hour, […]

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4 d. ago Minimum wage raised in 5 provinces, with Alberta now the lowest

Five provinces have raised the minimum wage in a move poised to help support workers facing affordability issues, while Alberta held firm and is now the lowest rate nationally.

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4 d. ago Imperial Oil to sell headquarters in Calgary — the city with Canada’s highest office vacancy rate

Only about 1,100 workers remain at the corporate office campus

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5 d. ago Imperial oil’s planned layoffs ‘deeply disappointing,’ energy minister says

Tim Hodgson says he's working to understand what went into the company's decision and that the government will explore ways to support the workers losing their jobs.

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5 d. ago Canadian energy minister disappointed by Imperial Oil’s planned layoffs

EDMONTON — Canada’s energy minister says he’s disappointed with Imperial Oil’s plan to lay off 20 per cent of its workforce by 2027. Tim Hodgson says he’s working to understand what went into the company’s decision and that the government will explore ways to support the workers losing their jobs. Calgary-based Imperial says the cuts […]

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6 d. ago Experior Financial Group Announces Strategic Alliance with Associate Owners Group Inc.

Names Jamie Prickett Co‑CEO, Targets IPO Readiness in Three Years SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Experior Financial Group Inc., one of North America’s fastest-growing Independent Marketing Organizations, today announced a strategic alliance with Associate Owners Group Inc. (AOG) through a share swap agreement. The alliance brings AOG officially into Canada via […]

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6 d. ago School support workers urge SD8 to reinvest surplus into student services

NELSON — The Kootenay Lakes School District No. 8 $4.4 million budget surplus should be reinvested to strengthen and increase direct student supports, says the district’s school support workers. CUPE 748, the union representing over 300 support workers in SD8 public schools, says the surplus is an opportunity to help students, families and communities in […]

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9 d. ago Trump should apologize to Canada for 51st state remarks, Louisiana official says

'It would be really nice if the president could issue an apology about the 51st state,' Louisiana Lt.-Gov. Billy Nungesser said.

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9 d. ago Canada Post workers on strike and here's what you need to know

Canada Post workers are now on strike following the government's announcement of major cost-cutting measures.The Canada Post strike is in protest of the government's decision to implement sweeping changes to the Crown corporation. Minister Joël Lightbound outlined these changes during a press conference on Sept. 25.On the same day, Jan Simpson, national president of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), released a statement saying that Lightbound gave "no indication" that he would announce these changes after meeting with the union last week."The minister said he had the 'utmost respect' for postal workers. This is no way to show it," said Simpson.Changes coming to Canada PostLightbound stated that to cut costs, Canada Post will be transitioning to community mailboxes by converting four million addresses and closing rural post offices. Canada Post will also be able to adjust its delivery standards and raise stamp rates more freque...

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9 d. ago Opinion: Canada Geese are ruining Mooney's Bay. Ottawa's official toy car could save the beach

The people who work in wildlife management deserve praise trying something that, at first, sounds completely ridiculous.

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1 week ago Meet Maple the Moose, Canada’s mascot for the FIFA 2026 World Cup

Move over Bullwinkle. Maple the Moose is here. FIFA announced Thursday that Maple, a red-clad moose will be Canada’s official mascot for the 2026 World Cup. Zayu the Jaguar and Clutch the Bald Eagle will serve as mascots for fellow co-host Mexico and the United States, respectively. “The ’26 team has just got bigger — […]

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1 week ago Talks set to resume between striking support workers, Ontario colleges

The union representing 10,000 striking college support workers across Ontario and the College Employer Council will return to the bargaining table on Friday

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1 week ago India’s new top envoy in Canada starts term as signs emerge of thaw in relations

OTTAWA — India’s new high commissioner to Canada officially started his job on Wednesday at a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, following a series of high-level visits by Canadian officials. “We’re getting signals from India that they are very much interested in rebuilding this relationship,” said Vina Nadjibulla of the Asia Pacific Foundation. “It’s […]

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1 week ago Back to bargaining for striking support workers and Ontario colleges

The strike began Sept. 11. A negotiation session in the presence of a mediator has been scheduled for Sept. 26.

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1 week ago RBC CEO Says US Visa Fee Gives Canada a Chance to Grab Tech Talent

Royal Bank of Canada Chief Executive Officer Dave McKay said the White House’s move to impose a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas is a “material opportunity” for Canada to attract more skilled tech workers.

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