OTTAWA — Statistics Canada has announced that the annual inflation rate dropped to 1.7% in July, down from 1.9% in June, primarily due to a
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Magnitude-3.6 quake shakes off southern Vancouver Island
VANCOUVER: A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 3.6 shook the southern coast of Vancouver Island on Monday evening, though no damage or injuries were
Canada Express Entry: 192 foreigners get PR invites, cut-off hits 800
OTTAWA: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that 192 candidates have been invited to apply for permanent residence in the latest Express Entry
Pierre Poilievre Wins in Battle River-Crowfoot By-election, Returns to Parliament
EDMONTON: Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre is set to return to Parliament after a decisive victory in the by-election for Alberta’s Battle River-Crowfoot riding. The
Annapolis county wildfire grows slightly overnight despite rain
HALIFAX, NS – Authorities in Nova Scotia have confirmed that a wildfire in Annapolis County remains out of control. The blaze has so far consumed
CIRB rules strike at Air Canada ‘unlawful,’ as union vows: ‘Not over’
OTTAWA – The Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) has declared the ongoing strike by Air Canada flight attendants illegal. Following a hearing held last Sunday,
Alberta government looks to solar to lower energy costs at correctional facilities
EDMONTON, AB – The Alberta government has announced a new initiative to use solar power in its correctional centers. The plan involves installing solar panels
Air Canada flight attendants go on strike; airline suspends operations
OTTAWA – The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) has announced that Air Canada flight attendants have begun a strike after failing to reach a
Experts advise against accepting refunds for cancelled air Canada flights
OTTAWA – Air passengers whose flights are cancelled due to the ongoing strike should never accept a refund from Air Canada, according to experts. Gabor
Charger station sold in Canada on Amazon recalled over electric shock risk
OTTAWA – Health Canada has announced a recall of USB charging stations due to a potential electric shock hazard. The recall affects model number YC-A10,