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CN Rail signal union issues 72-hour strike notice

CN Rail signal union issues 72-hour strike notice

MONTREAL — The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers says it has given Canadian National Railway a 72-hour strike notice.
Some Century-brand tuna recalled because of undeclared wheat

Some Century-brand tuna recalled because of undeclared wheat

OTTAWA — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall notice for two kinds of canned Century-brand flaked tuna.
After years of secret pain from cancer, Tom Green finds peace in rural Canadian life

After years of secret pain from cancer, Tom Green finds peace in rural Canadian life

At the turn of the millennium, just as he was reaching the peak of his fame, Tom Green hit one of the lowest points of his life.
Trump's sweeping pardon of rioters highlights differences in U.S., Canadian systems

Trump's sweeping pardon of rioters highlights differences in U.S., Canadian systems

OTTAWA — In one of his first acts upon taking office Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump pardoned or moved to dismiss the cases of some 1,500 people charged in the Capitol riots of Jan. 6, 2021.
Fighting in Sudan's civil war sets ablaze the country's largest oil refinery, satellite photos show

Fighting in Sudan's civil war sets ablaze the country's largest oil refinery, satellite photos show

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Fighting around Sudan 's largest oil refinery set the sprawling complex ablaze, satellite data analyzed by The Associated Press on Saturday shows, sending thick, black smoke over the country's capital.
Fighting in Sudan's war sets ablaze the country's largest oil refinery, satellite photos show

Fighting in Sudan's war sets ablaze the country's largest oil refinery, satellite photos show

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Fighting around Sudan 's largest oil refinery set the sprawling complex ablaze, satellite data analyzed by The Associated Press on Saturday shows, sending thick, black polluted smoke over the country's capital.
Amazon stays course on Quebec shutdown plan despite pressure from Ottawa

Amazon stays course on Quebec shutdown plan despite pressure from Ottawa

OTTAWA — Plans to close all seven of Amazon warehouses in Quebec are unchanged, the company said Friday even as the federal industry minister called for a review of Ottawa's "business relationship" with the online retail giant.
Critics denounce Vancouver mayor's 'Trumpian' plan to 'integrate' Downtown Eastside

Critics denounce Vancouver mayor's 'Trumpian' plan to 'integrate' Downtown Eastside

VANCOUVER — Critics have denounced Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim's plan for revitalizing the Downtown Eastside neighbourhood, with former councillor Jean Swanson calling his proposal to pause supportive housing construction "Trumpian."
Former trade rep says Alberta undermined Canada as Trump warns of failed-state status

Former trade rep says Alberta undermined Canada as Trump warns of failed-state status

OTTAWA — Ottawa's former chief trade negotiator Steve Verheul says Alberta is undermining Canada's attempts to prevent the U.S. from levying damaging tariffs — a measure U.S.
'I'm homeless': Jasper residents rally for housing as government negotiations stall

'I'm homeless': Jasper residents rally for housing as government negotiations stall

JASPER, ALTA. — An Albertan who lost her home in the devastating Jasper wildfire last year says broken promises by the United Conservative Party government in setting up interim housing for those displaced are unacceptable.
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