Canada’s grocery business is controlled by large players and needs government assistance to encourage new entrants to bring down prices, a report from Canada’s Competition Bureau says. Report is the results of months-long probe by competition watchdog. Canada’s grocery business is controlled by large players and needs government assistance to …
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Potential court case looms as First Nations dispute territorial history of key Chilcotin fishing site
Long-standing tensions are flaring between neighbouring First Nations over the status and use of Farwell Canyon in B.C.’s Chilcotin Plateau. Both Williams Lake First Nation and the Tŝilhqot’in National Government are claiming it as part of their traditional territory. Both Tŝilhqot’in and Williams Lake nations claim Farwell Canyon is part …
Read More »Auto shop owner in London, Ont., loses customers for flying pride flag
Wortley Village Service owner, Matt Smith, 43, is speaking out about the hate his London, Ont., business has received since flying the pride flag. This is the second year Wortley Auto Service owner, Matt Smith, 43, has flown the flag during pride month. Wortley Auto Service owner, Matt Smith, 43, …
Read More »Montreal public health says air quality 5 times worse than before
Environment Canada reported that the air quality health index for Montreal was 10+ on Sunday, which corresponds to a “very high risk” level. It went down to nine on Monday, which corresponds to a “high health risk.” People with heart and lung conditions should stay inside, health experts say. Smoke …
Read More »Will the Bank of Canada hike rates again? This week will decide
A wave of key economic data will be released this week. They’ll show not just where the economy is but determine whether the Bank of Canada will continue to push ahead with interest rate hikes. Variable rate borrowers hold their breath ahead of a crucial week of economic data. Anyone …
Read More »RBC employee suffering burnout, anxiety and depression loses disability claim
An RBC financial planner says his high pressure sales environment contributed to burnout, severe anxiety and depression. When he asked RBC for a mental health break, he says his manager urged him to keep working and Manulife denied his disability claim. Insurance provider Manulife says financial planner’s disability claim lacks …
Read More »Former wrestler ‘shocked’ by disciplinary decision after filing sexual assault complaint against coach
A former provincial championship wrestler who came forward claiming her coach sexually assaulted her when she was a teenager is disappointed with what she describes as the “ridiculous” Canadian complaints process which gave the coach a temporary suspension. He denies the assault and is appealing the suspension. Organization had no …
Read More »Montreal has poorest air quality in the world today, says monitoring company
Montreal had the most polluted air in the world Sunday, according to IQAir, a Swiss technology company that monitors air quality. Laval transit offering $1 fares in effort to reduce pollution from vehicles. Wildfire smoke blankets Quebec Wildfire smoke across Quebec forced the cancellation of several high-profile events and resulted …
Read More »‘A sacred experience’: Indigenous midwives revive birthing traditions to deliver babies at home
Kehewin Cree Nation in northern Alberta, and First Nations across Canada, are breathing new life into thousands of years of birthing traditions by training Indigenous midwives so they can deliver babies in their communities. Communities like Kehewin Cree Nation in Alberta are restoring birthing traditions. On the shore of Lake …
Read More »School kookum program adds extra layer of support, love for Thompson, Man., children
The two kookums in the Thompson, Man., school division believe they’re filling a need in students in their respective elementary schools, offering traditional teachings, but also treats and hugs to those who need it. Mystery Lake School Division says Mino Pimatisiwin program helps kids find balance and “the good life.” …
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