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Crew unravels humpback whale from rope and fishing gear off B.C.’s coast
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
Fader the humpback has been coming back to British Columbia’s waters for the last two decades, but this time the whale was spotted with something extra — more than 130 metres of rope and fishing gear. The whale entangled was first sighted Sunday in the Strait of Georgia by two vessels operated by Vancouver Island ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-Israeli PM Ehud Olmert slams Netanyahu for framing Carney as enemy of Israel
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
OTTAWA — Former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert says Canadians should oppose Israel’s government — not Israelis themselves — and blasts his successor for treating Prime Minister Mark Carney as “an enemy of Israel.” “I only advise the people of Canada to oppose the Israeli government. That’s perfectly legitimate,” Olmert told The Canadian Press. “Don’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec labour tribunal to hear case against Amazon over warehouse closures
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
MONTREAL — A Quebec labour tribunal will begin hearing witnesses in a case against Amazon stemming from the e-commerce giant’s decision to close its seven warehouses in the province. The ConfĂ©dĂ©ration des syndicats nationaux has filed a complaint alleging the closures were an attempt by Amazon to shut down unionization efforts and avoid obligations under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney arrives in U.K. to talk trade, court investment
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
LONDON — Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in London to take part in meetings with the leaders of the United Kingdom, Australia, Iceland, Spain and Denmark on Friday. This will be Carney’s second official visit to the U.K. since becoming prime minister, and his third one-on-one meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Carney ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada Post union launches strike as Ottawa moves to end most door-to-door mail
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
OTTAWA — The Canadian Union of Postal Workers is declaring a countrywide strike, hours after Ottawa announced door-to-door mail delivery will end for nearly all Canadian households within the next decade. Procurement Minister JoĂ«l Lightbound announced sweeping changes today aimed at shoring up Canada Post’s finances in response to a decline in letter mail and ... Read More »
1 responseCP NewsAlert: Postal union launches strike as Ottawa moves to curb door-to-door mail
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
OTTAWA — The Canadian Union of Postal Workers is declaring a nationwide strike, hours after Procurement Minister JoĂ«l Lightbound announced door-to-door mail delivery will end for almost all Canadian households within the next decade. “In response to the government’s attack on our postal service and workers, effective immediately all CUPW members at Canada Post are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec woman who scalded young boy over prank pleads guilty
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
MONTREAL — A Quebec woman who scalded a 10-year-old boy at her door with boiling water last year, frustrated by being the victim of a doorbell prank, has pleaded guilty to aggravated assault. StĂ©phanie Borel, 47, entered the guilty plea at the Longueuil, Que., courthouse south of Montreal on Thursday. The Crown and defence didn’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo Gallery: Prime Minister Mark Carney visits the United Nations
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada can find opportunities in crisis after attending the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The prime minister used the General Assembly to meet with CEOs and world leaders. Here are some scenes of Carney’s trip. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 25, 2025. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Budget watchdog sounds alarm about Ottawa’s ‘unsustainable’ fiscal path
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
OTTAWA — “Stupefying,” “shocking” and “unsustainable” — those were just some of the words Ottawa’s fiscal watchdog used Thursday to describe his scathing forecast for federal finances ahead of a long-anticipated fall budget. Interim Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques published an updated economic and fiscal outlook on Thursday where he projected the federal deficit would ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Russia not probing into Canadian airspace, federal officials say
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
OTTAWA — Senior defence and foreign affairs officials say Canada has not seen any Russian incursions into Canadian airspace over the past year, following what one of them described as Moscow’s “cat and mouse” games with NATO nations. A House of Commons committee is studying recent Russian incursions into allied airspace in eastern Europe. Officials ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Five things to know about Canada Post’s future after Ottawa announces reforms
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
An overhaul to Canada Post’s operations is on the way after the federal government promised a suite of changes Thursday. The move comes as labour uncertainty continues to drag on and the mail carrier incurs significant financial losses. Here’s what you need to know about the factors affecting the Crown corporation’s future. What is Canada ... Read More »
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