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Union urges federal government to halt early retirement program for public servants
The Public Service Alliance of Canada wants the federal government to suspend the early retirement program for public servants and has filed complaints to the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board. Announced in the last budget, the program is intended to help alleviate job cuts as thousands of public sector jobs are set…
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Winnipegger who waited years for jaw surgery able to eat solids again after multiple procedures
A Winnipegger who spent years on a waitlist, and was in constant pain and unable to eat solid foods, says he’s mostly back to normal after finally getting a jaw surgery procedure in Saskatchewan.
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4-year-old girl dies of injuries suffered on Quebec cross-country ski trail
The four-year old girl who was injured when an adult fell on top of her on a cross-country ski trail north of Gatineau, Que., last week has died, police said Monday.
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Crown withdraws sexual assault charge connected to 6th complainant in Frank Stronach’s trial
The sexual assault charge connected to the sixth complainant in the trial of Frank Stronach was withdrawn on Monday.
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Posthaste: Oil could hit $100 as Iran conflict threatens ‘world’s most critical oil chokepoint’
Oil surged the most in four years today with analysts predicting it could top US$100 a barrel as the conflict that blew up in the Middle East over the weekend threatens the biggest crisis for energy markets in decades. At stake is “the world’s most critical oil chokepoint,” a channel of water partly controlled by…
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Hamilton, Sarnia residents file formal request for Ontario to fix its ‘broken’ air pollution policy
The cumulative effects policy is supposed to limit the amount of harmful carcinogens emitted by industry in the Hamilton and Sarnia areas. But it’s not working, say environmental advocates.
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What’s on our radar for March 2, 2026
It will be mainly sunny with a high of 0 C in Windsor-Essex and Chatham Kent today with gusting winds up to 40 km/h across southwestern Ontario. Temperatures will plunge to -12 C this evening across the region.
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After a bumpy ride, federal budget watchdog steps down with some praise
During his short tenure as Canada’s interim parliamentary budget officer, Jason Jacques endured accusations of partisanship, criticism over his message delivery and, in the end, praise for representing an institution now ranked first among its international equals.
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Nova Scotia schools could break records with snow days piling up
Schools across Nova Scotia have been closed due to storms at least seven times this year and with more winter to come, Paul Bennett says the province is on pace to break previous records for snow days.
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Quebecers banned over religious symbols hope court challenge changes secularism laws
The legal challenge of Quebec’s secularism law will be before the Supreme Court of Canada next month. Quebecers who wear religious symbols and have seen their rights limited are hoping the court can provide some relief.