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Marion Howell, 62, has a pacemaker, so her doctor advised her to avoid security scanners. But when she arrived at Bathurst Airport in northern New Brunswick, no woman was available to conduct a physical search before Howell could get through security. Marion Howell was told at Bathurst Airport no woman …

The clouds that built over Ontario and Quebec on Sunday foretell gloomier conditions to come for portions of the two provinces through Monday and Tuesday. Storms that’ll roll into southern Ontario overnight may lull night owls to sleep—or serve to entertain early risers—giving way to steady, soaking rains across eastern …

While they do not hold any official duties, political spouses are often seen by their partner’s side at events, providing moral support during the toughest moments and even campaigning on their own — sometimes with kids in tow.  A spouse is commonly considered an asset, reminding voters of a politician’s …

As more residents of Osoyoos, B.C., were able to return to their homes on Friday, evacuation alerts and orders remain in place elsewhere as 354 wildfires continue burning across the province.  Evacuation alerts, orders remain in place for lakeside fires near Whistler, Kamloops. The latest on the wildfires: All nature …

Organizers of a motorcycle rally to raise awareness about post-traumatic stress disorders among veterans worry they may be mistaken for the Rolling Thunder motorcycle convoy, an offshoot of the self-described “Freedom Convoy” protests.  Organizers of the Rolling Barrage worry they may be confused with the Rolling Thunder. As two motorcycle …

The Alberta town that proudly announced itself as the home of the Canadian rock band Nickelback has quietly removed its popular highway signs, with potential safety risks cited as one reason they were taken down.  Refurbishment also dealt with safety issue of fans posing for highway photographs. The Alberta town …

Rainfall warnings in effect for Halifax, Antigonish County, Colchester County, Guysborough County and Pictou County Flooding is affecting some areas of Halifax Regional Municipality. After momentous rains led to devastating floods in many areas of Nova Scotia last month, another big storm is underway. On Saturday morning, a rainfall warning …

There was little change to Canada’s job market in July as the unemployment rate inched up ever so slightly to 5.5 per cent, according to data released by Statistics Canada on Friday.  Average hourly wages grew 5 per cent in July for third consecutive month of gains. There was little …

Telecommunications giant Telus says it plans to trim 6,000 jobs, citing its need to free up cash flow and remain competitive.  Restructuring comes amid telecom giant’s drop in 2nd-quarter profit. Telecommunications giant Telus says it plans to trim 6,000 jobs, citing its need to free up cash flow and remain …

After multiple workforce surveys probing racism and discrimination toward employees, the federal Immigration Department says it is in the process of setting up an independent ombudsperson’s office, expected to be up and running by this fall.  Unions representing IRCC staff say they haven’t been formally consulted on steps to create …