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Companies will have to step up work-life balance policies as young people enter workforce
TORONTO – The work-life balance in European countries seems the stuff of dreams to many…
Help border-straddling First Nations move between Canada, U.S.: senators
OTTAWA – The Senate committee on Aboriginal Peoples wants the federal government to look at…
Health Canada: strict conditions on meds for First Nations similar to provinces
OTTAWA – Health Canada says the choice to restrict access to some prescription mental-illness drugs…
Foul play not suspected in death of woman at Ontario military base
TRENTON, Ont. – Ontario Province Police say foul play is not suspected in the death…
Canada’s first hand transplant patient says surgery has made her ‘whole’ again
TORONTO – In January, Toronto surgeons announced they had performed Canada’s first hand and forearm…
Wildrose, addressing Kenney right-unite rumours, says it already has a leader
EDMONTON – Calgary MP Jason Kenney’s rumoured plan to come home to unite Alberta’s two…
Supreme Court rejects appeal of man ordered to swab genitals for DNA
OTTAWA – The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed an appeal from an Alberta man…
Daring flight by Canadian planes to remove sick workers from South Pole station
SANTIAGO, Chile – Two people who fell ill while working at the U.S. research station…
Deal finalized for Quebec’s US$1 billion investment in Bombardier CSeries
MONTREAL – After months of negotiations, Bombardier Inc. has reached a definitive agreement with the…
Police in St. John’s seek witness in murder case as investigation continues
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – Police in St. John’s say they’re looking for a man who…
Canada’s oil industry lowers 2030 output estimate but says growth will continue
CALGARY – Canada’s oil producers have once again lowered their long-term production estimates as low…
A quick look at the seven expense claims the Senate wants Mike Duffy to repay
OTTAWA – The Senate says that seven expense claims totalling $16,995 which came up during…
Eight stories in the news today, June 24
Eight stories in the news today from The Canadian Press: ——— BRITAIN PM CAMERON TO…
Head of Nalcor Energy to give update on troubled Muskrat Falls hydro project
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – The head of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Crown corporation Nalcor Energy is…
Black seeks emergency hearing into tax matter holding up the sale of his home
TORONTO – Conrad Black is seeking an emergency hearing next week into tax-related matters holding…
Concerns raised over using woman in head scarf for Syrian refugee program ad
OTTAWA – Concerns raised by Canadians over the Liberal government’s plan to resettle 25,000 Syrian…
Crown didn’t prove case against man accused of killing Alberta couple: defence
EDMONTON – The lawyer for a man accused of killing two great-grandparents, burning their motor…
Militants rejoiced as two Canadians were beheaded:Freed hostage
MANILA, Philippines – Abu Sayyaf extremists rejoiced as they watched two Canadians being beheaded in…
The EU idea was good but it ‘got out of hand’; Canadians react to Brexit vote
Britain has voted to leave the European Union. Here are some reactions from Canadians with…
Decorated Halifax veteran wins fight to be admitted to federal hospital
HALIFAX – The son of a decorated 94-year-old veteran who has been fighting for months…
What’s been said about Brexit vote by financial experts, politicians
TORONTO – Comments from financial analysts and politicians on the economic ramifications of the Brexit…
Canadians living, working in Britain fear consequences of Brexit
Canadians living and working in Britain say they’re considering changing long-standing plans after the results…
Canadian businesses, economists weigh the impact of Brexit vote
CALGARY – Canadian businesses, investors and economists confronted the prospect Friday of one of Canada’s…
Retirement, Jason Kenney and the news: 3 ways politics touched us this week
OTTAWA – The week in federal politics began with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau paddling a…