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Class-action settlement for WestJet female flight attendants temporarily stalled by B.C. court
A settlement in a class action lawsuit brought by 3,500 WestJet female flight attendants has been temporarily stalled by a B.C Supreme Court judge after she insisted the attendants...
Invaders: Wild pigs, giant goldfish and bugs that won’t die
Breadcrumb Trail LinksLongreadsCanadaInvasive species are imported as livestock, pets and attractions in zoos. Some hitch rides on plants, on the bottom of a boot, in the ballast of ships....
Heat and motion sensors are showing up under Justice Department desks. Employees say it's 'creepy'
OTTAWA — The federal justice department has widened its use of heat and motion sensors installed under staff’s desks, raising further concerns from staff and a union that they...
Watch live: Danielle Smith expected to address immigration in speech to Albertans
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is delivering prepared remarks to the province in her first live address since May 2025. Smith is expected to focus on the issue of immigration,...
Federal NDP leadership hopefuls square off in English-language debate on Thursday
The five contenders to lead the NDP will square off in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland on Thursday evening for the second of two official leadership debates. Tonight’s English-language debate...
Government plans to boost Canadian Forces with foreign recruits
A new program aimed at attracting skilled recruits from foreign militaries is “nothing new,” according to a professor at the Canadian Forces College. Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab unveiled...
Outrage erupts after Russian, Belarusian invited to Paralympics under their nations' flags
The Milano-Cortina Paralympics are still two weeks out, but controversy has already arisen over the inclusion of Russian and Belarusian athletes, who’ll be permitted to compete under their respective...
Carney facing calls to send humanitarian aid to Cuba
The federal government is being called on to send aid to Cuba in the wake of tightening restrictions against the Caribbean island nation by the United States. Mexico sent...
Immigrant who came to Canada using a false identity wins another shot at retaining citizenship
A Bangladeshi immigrant deported from Canada two decades ago after the refugee claim he made using a false identity was rejected has won another shot at keeping the Canadian citizenship...
Poll finds 90% in favour of social media age ban, while advocates urge action for online harms
OTTAWA — New polling released by a coalition that includes children’s health-care groups suggests an overwhelming majority of Canadians say they would support instituting a minimum age to use...