66 m. ago N.S. wildfires: Blaze in Annapolis Valley that forced evacuations continues to grow

It was started by a lightning strike on Wednesday night and has grown to 406 hectares in size, according to the Department of Natural Resources.

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68 m. ago Full impact of Manitoba wildfires reflected in hydro outages, Crown corp says

The impact of wildfires in northern Manitoba continues to be felt, with thousands of evacuees still waiting to return home as major hydro repair efforts are underway.

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93 m. ago Air Canada flight attendants union set to answer binding arbitration ask

The union representing Air Canada flight attendants has asked the federal government to have until noon Friday to respond to the airline's request for binding arbitration.

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4 h. ago Canada Post and union set to meet, two weeks after workers rejected contract

OTTAWA — Canada Post and the union representing 55,000 postal workers are set to head back to the bargaining table today. It’s been two weeks since members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers rejected the employers’ latest offers in a majority vote. After more than a year and a half of negotiations, the two […]

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4 h. ago Canada Post and union meeting delayed until next week due to mediator availability

OTTAWA — A meeting between Canada Post and the union representing 55,000 postal workers has been delayed until next week due to the availability of federal mediators, the company says. The two sides, which were set to meet Friday, will now meet on Aug. 20. It’s been two weeks since members of the Canadian Union […]

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4 h. ago Air Canada, flight attendants enter final day before strike deadline

It’s the final day before a potential work stoppage could ground all Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge flights. More than 10,000 flight attendants are poised to walk off the job around 1 a.m. ET on Saturday, followed by a company-imposed lockout if the two sides can’t reach an eleventh-hour deal. Air Canada said it […]

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5 h. ago T1 Energy and Corning Deal Accelerates ‘Made in America’ Solar Momentum

Landmark supply agreement catalyzes scalable, cost-competitive U.S. solar supply chain, supporting thousands of jobs and advancing energy security AUSTIN, Texas and CORNING, N.Y., Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — T1 Energy Inc. (NYSE: TE) (“T1,” “T1 Energy,” or the “Company”) and Corning Incorporated (“Corning,” NYSE: GLW) today announced a strategic commercial agreement that boosts the […]

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12 h. ago Pour ressusciter sa laine, le Québec devra cesser de la détruire

Plus de 90% de la laine canadienne est jetée ou brûlée, faute d’acheteurs et d’expertise.

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15 h. ago Kelowna airport expecting travel disruptions amid Air Canada labour dispute

The labour strike impacts Air Canada's Mainline and Rouge flights only.

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16 h. ago Upgraded charges filed against Minnesota man accused of killing lawmaker, wounding another

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota man accused of killing a top Democratic state lawmaker and wounding another while pretending to be a police officer is now facing new and upgraded state charges under a fresh indictment announced Thursday, just a week after he pleaded not guilty in federal court. Vance Boelter now faces two charges […]

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17 h. ago Shocking close call with suspected drunk driver caught on dashcam on Highway 3

Osoyoos RCMP determined that the driver of the Volkswagen Jetta was impaired by alcohol and was issued an immediate 90-day roadside suspension.

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17 h. ago Edmonton university student brings joy to thousands with Cards for Care initiative

Cards For Care Edmonton, a volunteer-run program, provides homemade cards to health-care facilities as well as seniors' homes as a way of bringing joy to patients and residents.

Society

17 h. ago Travellers in Calgary brace for flight disruptions as Air Canada strike looms

'Everybody I have talked to, who has flown with Air Canada here at the resort, says they'll never fly with them again,' said one traveller

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17 h. ago Travellers in Calgary brace for flight disruptions as Air Canada labour action looms

'Everybody I have talked to, who has flown with Air Canada here at the resort, says they'll never fly with them again,' said one traveller

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19 h. ago 'Great legacy for our downtown': Edmonton eyeing Canada’s first downtown student housing incentive

If approved, the program will direct $15 million in federal funds to build about 500 student housing units downtown

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20 h. ago 'Business as usual' if Air Canada workers strike: London airport

An Air Canada strike won't affect operations at London International Airport because service is provided by Jazz Aviation, the airport says

Society

20 h. ago CUPE NL Stands in Solidarity with Air Canada Flight Attendants

ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland and Labrador — CUPE Newfoundland and Labrador stands in solidarity with flight attendants employed by Air Canada and demands the government respect their right to strike. “It’s absolutely disgraceful that so much necessary and vital work flight attendants do before and after each and every flight is unpaid,” said CUPE Newfoundland and […]

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21 h. ago Wildfire near Port Alberni now more than 3,400 hectares as smoke blankets region

There are 64 firefighting personnel currently battling the Mount Underwood wildfire, along with five helicopters, structure protection crews and a heavy equipment strike team.

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21 h. ago Why is Air Canada cancelling flights before a strike actually happens?

Air Canada said it will begin cancelling flights as early as Thursday because 'sudden or unmanaged work stoppages produce a significantly worse disruption.'

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22 h. ago Ontario government just ordered public service workers back to office full time

The Government of Ontario has just announced that it's officially mandating a full return to the office for its public servants, ending a hybrid work policy that has been in place since 2022. Starting Jan. 5, 2026, more than 60,000 Ontario Public Service employees will be required to work in-person five days a week.The move, revealed in a news release from Treasury Board President Caroline Mulroney on Thursday, marks a significant turning point from the current rules, which require a minimum of three days per week in the office. A transitional phase will begin on Oct. 20, 2025, when employees will be asked to increase their in-office attendance to four days a week. In a statement, Mulroney said the updated policy "represents the current workforce landscape in the province," adding that more than half of Ontario's public service employees are already working full-time in person due to the nature of their roles. ...

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