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Despite union protest, federal employees’ new hybrid work rules kick in Monday

Despite union protest, federal employees’ new hybrid work rules kick in Monday

Public service unions will start the week with an early-morning rally opposing the policy
Quebec begins granting early requests for MAID without requested federal changes

Quebec begins granting early requests for MAID without requested federal changes

Quebec adopted a law in June 2023 permitting people with serious, incurable illnesses to ask for MAID
Canada Post proposes 25-cent price hike for stamps in 2025

Canada Post proposes 25-cent price hike for stamps in 2025

It says the new rates would generate about $80 million in additional gross revenue in 2025
China launches WTO complaint against Canada over EV, aluminum, steel tariffs

China launches WTO complaint against Canada over EV, aluminum, steel tariffs

Canada’s tariffs will come into place next month
NDP used stock images from Russia, Israel after decrying Tories’ foreign content use

NDP used stock images from Russia, Israel after decrying Tories’ foreign content use

2 seniors featured are also in photographs on a website for a Russian university
Labour board orders rail workers back on the job as Teamsters vow to appeal

Labour board orders rail workers back on the job as Teamsters vow to appeal

The decision from Canada Industrial Relations Board imposes binding arbitration on all involved parties
As Newfoundlanders say goodbye to a daily print paper, some worry culture will suffer

As Newfoundlanders say goodbye to a daily print paper, some worry culture will suffer

The final edition of The Telegram newspaper’s daily print hit the stands in St. John’s, N.L., on Aug. 24
Professor asks Canada’s top court to review law curbing spy watchdog members

Professor asks Canada’s top court to review law curbing spy watchdog members

The court is expected to rule in coming weeks whether it will hear the case
Tugboats free grounded cargo ship blocking traffic in St. Lawrence Seaway

Tugboats free grounded cargo ship blocking traffic in St. Lawrence Seaway

The ship ran aground in the Kahnawake area following an engine problem
Storm clouds still heavy around Liberals as cabinet meets for retreat in Halifax

Storm clouds still heavy around Liberals as cabinet meets for retreat in Halifax

The cabinet shuffle in July 2023 saw 7 ministers dropped completely and 7 new faces added