Murray Wood: Why this Roughrider season has not been like a roller coaster
Murray Wood says the Saskatchewan Roughriders' fans like him remain defiantly optimistic no matter what, even if they so...
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National employment numbers for December from Statistics Canada, at a glance
OTTAWA - A quick look at Canada's December employment figures (numbers from the previous month in brackets): Unemployment rate: 6.8 per cent (6.5) Employment rate: 60.9 per cent (60.9) Participation r...
Jan 9, 2026
Unemployment rate jumps to 6.8% as more workers look for jobs
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada said a surge in workers rejoining the labour force pushed the unemployment rate higher to end the year. The unemployment rate rose to 6.8 per cent in December, StatCan said,...
Jan 9, 2026
RCAF commander reports progress on filling recruitment, retention gaps
OTTAWA - A substantial entry level pay hike for pilots and the acquisition of new and advanced aircraft are "absolutely" helping to shore up Royal Canadian Air Force pilot retention and morale, says t...
Jan 8, 2026
Woman, 90, is fourth Quebec senior to die after being found outside in past month
MONTREAL - Quebec's coroner is investigating the case of a 90-year-old woman who died after her body was found outside her retirement home on New Year's Day. Her death marks the fourth time in roughly...
Jan 7, 2026
Le Massif ski resort northeast of Quebec City to partially reopen during strike
A major ski resort northeast of Quebec City says it will partially reopen this week while its 300 unionized workers are on unlimited general strike. Le Massif de Charlevoix says its doors will open fr...
Jan 5, 2026
As Ontario civil servants return to office full time, union calls order 'ridiculous'
TORONTO - Ontario government employees are expected to return to the office five days per week starting Monday, despite objections from public sector unions. In August, Premier Doug Ford announced tho...
Jan 5, 2026
Alberta group gets green light to collect signatures for separation referendum
EDMONTON - Alberta's election agency has fired the starter's pistol on the race to collect enough names for a referendum on the province quitting Canada. Elections Alberta announced Friday that Mitch ...
Jan 2, 2026
Strike suspends operations at Quebec ski resort Le Massif de Charlevoix
A major Quebec ski resort has suspended operations for the day after the union representing some 300 workers launched a strike. Le Massif de Charlevoix says it was forced to shut its ski lifts, slopes...
Jan 2, 2026
Canada's highest-paid CEOs made an average of $16.2 million in 2024: report
The gap between average worker wages and Canada's top-paid CEOs widened to a record in 2024, according to a new report that pushes for higher taxes on the wealthiest. Average compensation for the 100 ...
Jan 2, 2026 Tobias Lutke, co-founder and CEO of Shopify, participates in the State of Crypto Summit, in New York, Thursday, June 12, 2025. He was the highest-paid CEO in Canada in 2024 after taking home $205.5 million, according to a report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Remote work option ending for thousands of public, private sector workers in 2026
OTTAWA - The new year will bring some big changes to the rules on in-office work for many employees across the country - including tens of thousands of provincial government staff in Ontario and Alber...
Jan 2, 2026
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Sarah Mills: Fans need boundaries
A video of X-Files star Gillian Anderson admonishing a group of fans for their behaviour during a live performance has g...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, Oct. 6
On Tuesday's show, Evan spoke to Vassy Kapelos about the Quebec election. Plus, the start of hunting season and the issu...