Murray Wood: Saskatchewan is winning the race to the bottom on minimum wage
An increase is coming for Saskatchewan's minimum-wage earners this fall, but Murray Wood says it will ensure they contin...
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Federal and provincial governments pledge $5.5 million for Jasper tourism attraction
JASPER, ALTA. - The Alberta and federal governments are putting a combined $5.5 million toward attracting tourists to the Rocky Mountain town of Jasper, Alta. A July wildfire destroyed one-third of th...
Oct 18, 2024
Canada-India tensions spark travel concerns among members of Indian diaspora
As tensions escalate between India and Canada, some in the Indian diaspora say they're concerned about how the situation might affect travel between the two countries. The federal government expelled ...
Oct 17, 2024
Nova Scotia will continue to subsidize Maine ferry service for another two years
HALIFAX - The Nova Scotia government says it will provide financial support for at least two more years to the private ferry service that links the province with Maine. Public Works Minister Kim Masla...
Oct 15, 2024
Los Angeles Kings begin taxpayer-subsidized NHL pre-season road trip in Quebec City
QUBEC - The Los Angeles Kings arrived in Quebec City on Wednesday to kick off the final stretch of their NHL training camp, in a trip that's drawn controversy over the province's decision to spend mil...
Oct 02, 2024
Nova Scotia tourism hurt by ferry cancellations as tourist season winds down: mayor
PICTOU, N.S. - The mayor of a Nova Scotia town says recent disruptions to the ferry service that links the province with eastern Prince Edward Island are posing a real challenge for the town's tourism...
Sep 26, 2024
Small English soccer team has huge year, thanks in part to Newfoundland and Labrador
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - An unusual advertising deal paid off for Newfoundland and Labrador as a small northern England soccer club wearing the province's name on their jerseys faced off Tuesday against one...
Sep 25, 2024
Highway 1 remains partially closed after semi fire: RCMP
A section of Highway 1 remained partially blocked on Monday morning after a semi caught fire on Sunday evening. The fire initially closed both westbound lanes of the highway roughly eight kilometres w...
Sep 16, 2024
Airport CEO watching closely as Air Canada pilot strike looms
If you're planning to fly in or out of Saskatchewan with Canada's biggest airline, you'll want to keep a close eye on your flight status this weekend. Air Canada announced on Monday that it is finaliz...
Sep 11, 2024 "Air Canada is a big, big player for our airport, as they are for many communities in Canada, and if there is disruption of this scale it will be very impactful for our country," said Regina Airport CEO James Bogusz. (980 CJME file photo)
Transport minister asks for report, reforms after Via Rail passengers stranded
OTTAWA - A tourist visiting Canada is questioning the safety of Via Rail after he says his phone was snatched from him by an employee when he was documenting a train delay that left passengers strande...
Sep 03, 2024
Hotel workers in 3 Quebec cities, including Montreal, hold another 24-hour walkout
MONTREAL - About 2,500 workers at 22 hotels in some of Quebec's biggest cities have launched a one-day strike to protest an impasse in contract talks. The walkout at hotels in Montreal, Quebec City an...
Aug 30, 2024
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Sarah Mills: World Cup fun is becoming infectious
There is something special about watching your country play at the World Cup. Sarah Mills says the collective experience...
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