Canadian News
Union says government not budging on bargaining position or public service wage offer
Negotiations between the government and the largest federal public-sector union seemed to reach a stalemate Wednesday as workers remained on strike for the eighth straight day.
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Women’s heart health conference aims to raise awareness beyond ‘bikini medicine’
Women talk gender bias during 2-day Canadian Women’s Heart Health Summit in Vancouver
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Protected areas, fishing bans to help B.C.’s threatened southern resident orcas
Federal government announces series of measures off B.C. south coast
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Mississippi River flooding prompts evacuations, sandbagging
Huge snowpack that began to quickly melt leading to near-record river levels
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‘Give yourself time and space’: How to manage your finances during times of grief
‘None of us make good decisions in that state’
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China tries to act as mediator in Russia’s war with Ukraine
China showing new interest in becoming a global diplomatic force, Ukraine welcomes presence
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Canada announces first step of firearm buyback program, targeting industry
Mendicino did not provide further details while announcing the program at a news conference
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Deal reached on $1.2B Calgary Flames arena project, Alberta government pitching in
Project also includes parking, transit improvements, a new community rink and an enclosed plaza
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German President Steinmeier’s B.C. visit a ‘rare’ opportunity to engage directly
Talks focused on Indigenous reconciliation, net-zero economy and Indo-Pacific supply chains
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Petition calls for tax deadline extension amid federal worker strike
Job action has reduced staff for a Canada Revenue Agency help line
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