Author Archives:
Year in review: A look at events in September 2024
A look at news events in September 2024 1 - Israel recovers the bodies of six hostages in Gaza, including an Israeli-American hostage. The family of Hersh Goldberg-Polin says they have confirmed his d...
Dec 12, 2024
Year in review: A look at events in August 2024
A look at news events in August 2024 1 - The Israeli military confirms the death of Hamas' military leader, Mohammed Deif. Deif was killed in an airstrike in Gaza in July, knocking another leader of t...
Dec 12, 2024
Year in review: A look at events in July 2024
A look at news events in July 2024 1 - The strike is over at WestJet. The Calgary-based airline reaches a deal with its mechanics to end a strike that had disrupted the travel plans of tens of thousan...
Dec 12, 2024
Year in review: A look at events in June 2024
A look at news events in June 2024 1 - Israel's government says its conditions for ending the war with Hamas have not changed and that conditions for a ceasefire are still not met. The comments come a...
Dec 12, 2024
Year in review: A look at events in May 2024
A look at news events in May 2024: 1- Manitoba's Peguis First Nation declares a state of emergency after years of flooding caused heavy damage to infrastructure and housing. Chief Stan Bird says the c...
Dec 12, 2024
Year in review: A look at news events in April 2024
A look at news events in April 2024: 1 - Nunavut is 25 years old today. Premier P.J. Akeeagok says the anniversary reminds him that his job is both a privilege and an immense responsibility. The creat...
Dec 12, 2024
In the news today: Complaint over Canada Post layoffs resolved
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Settlement reached in complaint over Canada Post layoffs as strike hits four weeks The union representing Cana...
Dec 12, 2024
Year in review: A look at news events in March 2024
A look at news events in March 2024: 1 - Health Minister Mark Holland tables a bill considered the first step toward a possible pharmacare program. The legislation lays down a road map for how the fed...
Dec 12, 2024
Year in review: A look at news events in February 2024
A look at news events in February 2024: 01 - The federal government announces spending of an additional $362 million to help provinces and cities temporarily house asylum seekers. Immigration Minister...
Dec 12, 2024
Creditors expected to vote on proposed $32.5B deal with tobacco giants today
Creditors are expected to vote today on a proposed settlement that would see three major tobacco manufacturers pay out billions to provinces and territories, as well as smokers across Canada. The prop...
Dec 12, 2024