Canada’s economic ambitions face skilled workforce challenges, Liberal MPs warn

Two Liberal MPs responsible for supporting Ottawa’s labour and industry agendas say Canada’s plan to fast-track major projects is putting mounting pressure on a workforce already struggling to meet demand.…

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Poland warns Russia is planning drone or rocket strikes on NATO territory

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WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned on Thursday that Russia is planning hybrid strikes with drones…

Reitmans reports second-quarter profit of $10.1M, down from $13.1 last year

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MONTREAL - Reitmans Ltd. reported net earnings of $10.1 million during the second-quarter, down from $13.1 million a year earlier. That…

Corus receives CRTC approval to go ahead with recapitalization transaction

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TORONTO — Struggling media company Corus Entertainment Inc. has received a lifeline. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission on Thursday…

Ford’s office says the premier didn’t endorse Olivia Chow for mayor with ‘read between the lines’ comment

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Doug Ford’s office is refuting that he endorsed Olivia Chow for mayor of Toronto when the premier was asked about…

Arkells announce three Ottawa shows in three different clubs

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Lynn Saxberg is the arts reporter at the Ottawa Citizen. For years she has been covering music festivals like Bluesfest,…

Kennedy tells anti-vaccine activists they have a friend in Trump’s White House

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gave the keynote address Thursday at a conference…

Gatineau man, 19, charged in sexual abuse materials case

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The Gatineau Police Service says it believes there could be additional victims of a man charged with sexual offences involving…

Ontario's largest teachers union will hold a strike vote

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The largest teachers union in the province will hold a strike vote in November.The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario is…

Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario to hold strike vote, VP says

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The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) will hold a strike vote, the union’s first vice-president, Shirley Bell, confirms. It’s…