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Contract talks fail between Alberta government and teachers, possible strike looms
EDMONTON - The head of the Alberta Teachers' Association declined Friday to commit to launching a provincewide strike despite last-minute contract talks with the province hitting the ditch. Union pres...
Aug 29, 2025
'Vicious compliance': Alberta premier questions Edmonton schools' banned books
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Edmonton's public school board has gone over the top in complying with new rules banning books with sexual content, adding her government "will hold thei...
Aug 29, 2025
Federal government posts $3.3 billion deficit from April to June
OTTAWA - The federal government posted a $3.3 billion deficit in the first three months of its fiscal year. The result for the April-to-June period compared with a $2.9 billion deficit for the same st...
Aug 29, 2025
After Air Canada strike, Ottawa may need to change its intervention strategy: experts
Flight attendants' defiance in the face of federal intervention meant to halt a recent strike at Air Canada could set a new precedent for work stoppages, some labour movement-watchers say. The workers...
Aug 29, 2025
B.C. backs expansion at Mount Polley mine that could extend operations until 2033
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government has granted consent for a proposed expansion at the Mount Polley copper and gold mine that could extend its operations for another two years until 2033. The ...
Aug 28, 2025
Fact File: Canada a top contributor to Ukraine aid, but per capita claims exaggerated
After Prime Minister Mark Carney's surprise visit to Ukraine this past weekend, criticism of the nearly $22 billion in assistance Canada has pledged to the country so far spread on social media, along...
Aug 28, 2025
Quebec government to table legislation to ban prayer in public places
MONTREAL - The Quebec government says it is planning to ban prayer in public places as part of a move to strengthen secularism in the province. The announcement makes good on a suggestion put forward ...
Aug 28, 2025 Quebec Secularism Minister Jean-François Roberge responds to the Opposition during question period at the legislature in Quebec City, Tuesday, April 8, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot
Fact File: No evidence behind rumours FIFA moving World Cup games from U.S. to Canada
In July and August, online rumours suggested organizers of the 2026 FIFA World Cup planned to relocate games from the United States to Canada amid U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. ...
Aug 28, 2025
As sub competition heats up, TKMS and Germany making moves in Canada
OTTAWA - Representatives from the German government and submarine builder ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems insist there's no question they can meet Canada's tight delivery deadline for getting its first ne...
Aug 28, 2025
AFN chief says next week's gathering will set stage for major projects talks
OTTAWA - The Assembly of First Nations' annual general meeting next week in Winnipeg will set the stage - and the tone - for engaging with governments on major infrastructure projects. National Chief ...
Aug 28, 2025
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