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Liberals defend stepping in to end dispute between Air Canada and flight attendants
August 16, 2025 - 7:48 PM

OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government is defending its decision to intervene to resolve a labour dispute at Canada's largest airline amid criticism from unions and opposition parties that the move sides with big business.
In the news today: Advance polls open in Alberta byelection
August 08, 2025 - 1:15 AM

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Time to move forward on national agency to fight forest fires, chiefs say
August 07, 2025 - 12:19 PM

OTTAWA — The Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs says it's time for Ottawa to stop studying the idea of a national forest fire co-ordination agency and take action.
Carney says getting best possible deal with U.S. more important than Aug. 1 deadline
July 22, 2025 - 3:49 PM

HUNTSVILLE, ONTARIO, CANADA — Prime Minister Mark Carney and the country's premiers downplayed the importance of a looming Aug. 1 deadline in trade talks with the U.S. on Tuesday, saying the objective is to get the best possible deal for Canadians.
Mixed reaction from First Nations after premiers' meeting about major projects
July 21, 2025 - 3:39 PM

HUNTSVILLE, ONT. — Canada's premiers pledged economic reconciliation with Indigenous people through major infrastructure and resource projects at their semi-annual meeting that began Monday, though several First Nation leaders said afterward they were disappointed with the discussion.
Evacuees arrive in Winnipeg as wildfires force thousands out, bring smoke advisories
July 11, 2025 - 1:05 PM

WINNIPEG — Evacuees from northern Manitoba continued to pour into Winnipeg Friday as a renewed round of wildfires threatened communities and shrouded much of the province in smoke.
Second-generation Canadians weigh the cost of carrying on the family business – and their parents' legacy
July 04, 2025 - 6:12 AM

In the corner of her family's downtown Toronto restaurant, Jeanette Liu's young son eats a plate of chili chicken as customers gather around tables and servers bustle across the floor.
Alberta Next survey asks if province should withhold social help for some immigrants
June 25, 2025 - 10:33 AM

CALGARY — Whether Alberta should withhold social services from some immigrants is among the issues Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is tabling for debate this summer when she travels the province to consult citizens on potential referendum questions.
Carney says Middle East 'highly volatile' after U.S. strikes Iran, calls for calm
June 22, 2025 - 3:57 PM

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney called for de-escalation on Sunday after the United States carried out strikes against three Iranian nuclear sites earlier in the day.
Business groups push for pause on Canada's digital services tax targeting tech giants
June 18, 2025 - 2:03 PM

OTTAWA — Ottawa is under pressure to pause digital services tax legislation that directs large tech companies to make a big retroactive payment by June 30.
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THOMPSON: Don't speak ill of the dead; speak the truth
OPINION I’ve always heard folks say, “Don’t speak ill of the dead.” Presumably, the reasoning is that they’re no longer here to defend their comments or actions. Sorry, but sometimes we h

New $1.2M renovation lets beverage makers experiment in Penticton
Drink makers are going to be able to head to the newly renovated lab at Okanagan College's Penticton campus to work on innovative beverages. Okanagan College has spent $1.2 million to renovate its Beverage Technology Access Centre with

Penticton 'potio' weed lounge going strong despite stifling regulations
A cozy, clean patio with picnic tables where Penticton’s potheads can gather outside a dispensary to get stoned is a surprisingly rare space. As of February 2024 cannabis shops in BC could have outdoor lounges for people to smoke, but

Okanagan appraisal firm wins trademark dispute with rival company
An Okanagan real estate appraisal company has won the right to trademark its name despite opposition from a rival firm. According to an Aug. 6 Canadian Intellectual Property Office decision, Okanagan Appraisals had been granted the right to

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Liberals defend stepping in to end dispute between Air Canada and flight attendants

In the news today: Advance polls open in Alberta byelection

Time to move forward on national agency to fight forest fires, chiefs say

Carney says getting best possible deal with U.S. more important than Aug. 1 deadline

Mixed reaction from First Nations after premiers' meeting about major projects

Evacuees arrive in Winnipeg as wildfires force thousands out, bring smoke advisories

Second-generation Canadians weigh the cost of carrying on the family business – and their parents' legacy

Alberta Next survey asks if province should withhold social help for some immigrants

Carney says Middle East 'highly volatile' after U.S. strikes Iran, calls for calm

Business groups push for pause on Canada's digital services tax targeting tech giants

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