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B.C. Court of Appeal tosses case alleging Tim Hortons wage suppression conspiracy
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Court of Appeal has dismissed a bid to revive a class-action lawsuit against Tim Hortons parent company TDL Group Corp. over an alleged wage suppression conspiracy with its franchisees. The B.C. Supreme Court dismissed the case last year, finding a “no-hire clause” in franchise contracts was meant to protect Tim Hortons ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flu cases continue to rise across Canada, public health agency data shows
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
TORONTO — Flu cases are continuing to rise across the country, public health data shows, with Quebec, B.C. and the territories particularly hard hit as vulnerable patients seek help at hospitals. The Public Health Agency of Canada’s website says 24 per cent of cases tested positive for influenza during the week ending Feb. 8 — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. Labour Relations Board finds Starbucks made threats against pro-union employee
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Labour Relations Board says Starbucks wrongfully made “threats of adverse consequences” against an employee for her unionization activity, but found the company had a “legitimate business reason” to close down its only unionized location in Vancouver. The United Steelworkers Local 2009 made an unfair labour practice complaint against Starbucks for closing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hearing White House aide reinforce Trump’s annexation plans ‘chilling,’ premier says
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
WASHINGTON — Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey says it was “chilling” to hear a top White House adviser say U.S. President Donald Trump is serious about making Canada the 51st state. All 13 premiers travelled to Washington this week for the first time in history for a joint mission to push back on Trump’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Poilievre, Freeland rebuff Trump’s call for Russia to rejoin G7
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is pushing back on U.S. President Donald Trump’s suggestion that Russia be allowed back into the G7. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office hasn’t answered a request for comment on Trump’s call for Russia’s return to the informal assembly of the world’s leading democracies — despite the fact that Canada ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ontario party leaders spar over housing in first election debate
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
NORTH BAY, Ont. — The leaders of Ontario’s New Democratic, Liberal and Green parties are going on the offensive against Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford in the first election debate of the campaign, pressing him in particular on his record on housing. The debate is being held in North Bay specifically to discuss northern issues, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Contaminated water to be released from Yukon mine site before spring snow melt
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
WHITEHORSE — The Yukon government says contaminated water from the Eagle Gold Mine, the site of a catastrophic mine failure last June, is now being discharged ahead of the spring snow melt. The government says in an update on the failure in the heap leach storage facility that the receiver appointed to oversee the site ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Skaters flock to Ottawa’s Rideau Canal to kick off Flag Day
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
OTTAWA — A group of young skaters carried a gigantic Canadian flag down Ottawa’s Rideau Canal Friday morning to help kick off events marking the 60th anniversary of Canada’s world-famous banner. The National Flag of Canada Day event includes speeches and the singing of the national anthem and is being attended by dozens of skaters, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Major storm moves into N.L., another one on its way to Ontario and Quebec
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — As one storm slams into Newfoundland and Labrador today, another is rearing up to hit Ontario and Quebec on the weekend. Valentine’s Day brought winter storm warnings to Eastern Canada, forecasting snowfalls up to 45 and 55 centimetres for central, western and southern Newfoundland and the north coast of Labrador. Jim ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘The flag flies for all.’ Facing threats, Canada sees renewed sense of pride in flag
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
FREDERICTON — Graydon Miles was driving down Highway 7 in Ontario last year when he saw an upside down Maple Leaf flying from a pickup truck, along with one flag directing an obscenity at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and another supporting Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential bid. For Miles, a high school teacher who lives in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Several hurt after bus carrying young swimmers collides with heavy truck in Quebec
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
MONTREAL — Several people are recovering in hospital after a bus carrying a junior swim team collided with a heavy truck in Quebec’s Laurentians region on Thursday. Quebec provincial police say they were called to the crash in Mont-Laurier, Que., on Thursday afternoon, as a winter storm brought heavy snow across the province. Police say ... Read More »
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