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In the news today: Air Canada flight cancellations, Alberta’s third summer town hall
By Canadian Press on August 14th, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Some Air Canada flights to be cancelled today Some Air Canada flights that were scheduled to take off today will be cancelled as the airline braces for a work stoppage this weekend. The union that represents around 10,000 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘One battle after another’ for farmland in Cowichan title ruling: ex-councillor
By Canadian Press on August 14th, 2025
Former Richmond, B.C., city councillor Harold Steves’ family has been farming in the area since 1877, lending their name to the community of Steveston. The 88-year-old former politician only retired from council three years ago, and few can match his knowledge of the controversies surrounding Richmond’s farmland — the creation of the province’s agricultural land ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chinese tariff on canola seed comes into force as farmers hope for resolution
By Canadian Press on August 14th, 2025
REGINA — A Chinese tariff of nearly 76 per cent on Canadian canola seed is set to come into force today. The duty, announced Tuesday, has already caused the price of one of Canada’s most valuable crops to fall, wiping out millions of dollars in its value. It comes a year after China launched an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former general says Ottawa must help former translator’s family escape Taliban
By Canadian Press on August 14th, 2025
OTTAWA — A former top general says it would be “unconscionable” for Ottawa to allow the family of an Afghan translator who risked his life to help Canadian soldiers to be deported back to Afghanistan. Retired general Rick Hillier, a former chief of the defence staff, said it would be appalling if Canada failed to ... Read More »
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