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Alana Regnier says her family is reeling after thousands of dollars were stolen from their bank account. Regnier, who is originally from Unity, Sask., has been living in Calgary with her husband Caleb and two young children. Their dream is to one day own a house of their own. She …

It was predicted that the all-self-checkout format would eventually become the norm. But, instead, several big box chains in Canada and the U.S. continue to ditch self-checkout machines at a number of their stores. Some experts and retailers say, in many cases, theft is the main culprit.  Giant Tiger store …

The Ehattesaht First Nation says a killer whale calf that had been trapped in a remote Vancouver Island lagoon for more than a month is now free after she swam out on her own early Friday morning. Ehattesaht First Nation says young killer whale swam over sandbar on her own …

The top enforcement officer for DFO in the Maritimes says arrests and seizures are “having a significant deterrence” on unauthorized elver fishing this spring. Public consultation on elver fishing regulations could come as soon as next month. The top enforcement officer for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) in …

Pro-Palestinian student protesters at McGill University say they have started talks with school administrators about their demands that the university cut all ties with Israeli companies and academic institutions. Student protesters staying put after meeting McGill officials Monday Encampment leaders unsatisfied after first meeting with McGill administration 10 hours ago …

“The Senate’s call for a probe into these allegations is not just a matter of political posturing; it’s a necessary step toward restoring integrity in the medical profession.” Reports of an alleged collusion between doctors and pharmaceutical companies have surfaced, suggesting that a group of doctors may be engaging in …

“The original BBL aimed to create a substate with greater powers and resources than the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.” The elections next year are significant not only because midterm polls are considered a referendum on the incumbent President’s performance, but the results will determine the shape of his final …

PCG Monitors illegal presence of more than 135 Chinese Maritime Militia vessels in Julian Felipe Reef. PCG Photo  The Philippine Navy said on Wednesday that deploying roughly 1,000 civilian vessels in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) is necessary to match the presence of Chinese maritime militia ships in the area. …

This frame grab from a handout video footage taken and released on April 30, 2024 by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) shows the BRP Bagacay being hit by water cannon from Chinese Coast Guard vessels near the Chinese-controlled Scarborough shoal in disputed waters of the South China Sea. The Philippines …

Workers have pledged to continue mobilizing as they plan to conduct assemblies, consultations and collective mass actions demanding wage hikes. (The STAR / Edd Gumban)  MANILA, Philippines — Buoyed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s order to review the minimum wage rates in all regions, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri on …