Calgary businesses and Alberta politicians are pressuring the federal government to exempt compostable checkout bags from its single-use plastic sales ban, which takes effect in December. ‘We won’t change the regulation for one company,’ Environment Minister Guilbeault says. Calgary businesses and Alberta politicians are pressuring the federal government to exempt …
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Why Canadians are still stuck on hold, despite rise of automated customer service
Industry experts say the increasingly common and automated customer service options — like chat bots and support websites — are designed to make getting help more efficient. But these new tools, though they are improving, aren’t eliminating phone queues — for a variety of reasons. Industry experts say online chat …
Read More »Long weekend plans in jeopardy for some Canadians amid storm potential
The August holiday weekend has arrived, an opportunity for folks to relax and travel before the summer slowly winds down. It’s been a stormy couple of weeks across the country, with disturbances sweeping from coast to coast with persistent waves of storms. What can we expect this weekend? Most folks …
Read More »Woman with pacemaker told she had to be patted down by a male screener or miss her flight
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 …
Read More »Overnight storms, drenching rain to rumble through Ontario, Quebec
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 …
Read More »From unofficial advisors to ‘secret weapons,’ the role of political spouses on the campaign trail is varied
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 …
Read More »Evacuation alerts and orders remain in place for wildfires near B.C.’s Whistler, Kamloops
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 …
Read More »Two motorcycle convoys are headed for Ottawa, and one worries it will be mistaken for the other
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 …
Read More »Nickelback’s hometown removes iconic signs celebrating Alberta’s biggest rock stars
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 …
Read More »Nova Scotia facing heavy rains just two weeks after historic floods
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 …
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