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Canada Post submits overhaul plan to the federal government

Canada Post submits overhaul plan to the federal government

OTTAWA — Canada Post has submitted its plan to the federal government to transform its struggling business model into a financially sustainable postal service.
Competition Bureau says algorithmic rent pricing a concern, but not widespread

Competition Bureau says algorithmic rent pricing a concern, but not widespread

OTTAWA — The federal Competition Bureau says it hasn't found evidence that using computer software to recommend rent prices reaches the point of anti-competitive behaviour, but it remains concerned about possible issues.
'You have to adapt': Punk rock concerts, wrestling events keep Calgary legion afloat

'You have to adapt': Punk rock concerts, wrestling events keep Calgary legion afloat

CALGARY — Phil MacAulay has been a member of the Royal Canadian Legion for the past 50 years, and even he's surprised at the measures his local branch has taken to keep the 103-year-old building alive. The Calgary No.
In the news today: Punk concerts, wrestling keeps Calgary legion open

In the news today: Punk concerts, wrestling keeps Calgary legion open

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Doctors gather to protest physician payment bill at Bell Centre

Doctors gather to protest physician payment bill at Bell Centre

MONTREAL — More than 10,000 demonstrators descended on Montreal's Bell Centre on Sunday to demand the suspension of a new law that changes how doctors in the province are paid.
'They took out 4 innocent people': National Silver Cross mom reflects on son's life

'They took out 4 innocent people': National Silver Cross mom reflects on son's life

OTTAWA — When Nancy Payne's son was killed in Afghanistan in 2006, his superior told the Lansdowne, Ont., mother that her son should never have been there in the first place. "They knew that they had somebody good.
Animal sanctuary staff in Summerland, B.C., 'devastated' by avian flu case

Animal sanctuary staff in Summerland, B.C., 'devastated' by avian flu case

VICTORIA — An animal sanctuary in B.C.'s interior says it is facing a "heartbreaking" experience after discovering a positive case of H5N1, also known as avian flu. Critteraid, based in Summerland B.C., says in a social media post dated Nov.
N.S. chief justices defend courtroom poppy ban after politicians call practice wrong

N.S. chief justices defend courtroom poppy ban after politicians call practice wrong

HALIFAX — The heads of Nova Scotia's supreme and provincial courts are expressing their support for judges who ban court staff from pinning poppies to their robes during proceedings after some Canadian politicians called the practice wrong.
Worker interested in taking polar bear photos at Nunavut site before he was killed

Worker interested in taking polar bear photos at Nunavut site before he was killed

Christopher Best told his family not to worry about the pictures of polar bears he was snapping and posting on social media as he worked at a radar site in Nunavut.
COP30 primer: Here's what to know about the annual UN climate talks and Canada's role

COP30 primer: Here's what to know about the annual UN climate talks and Canada's role

Canadian climate negotiators are headed to Brazil for the next two weeks as leaders gather for annual United Nations climate talks.