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Federal government will not send Canada Post strike to arbitration, minister says

Federal government will not send Canada Post strike to arbitration, minister says

OTTAWA — The federal government says it is not planning to intervene to resolve the labour dispute at Canada Post, even with less than a month to go before Christmas.
Nova Scotia Liberal Leader Zach Churchill loses seat in provincial election

Nova Scotia Liberal Leader Zach Churchill loses seat in provincial election

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Liberal Leader Zach Churchill has lost his seat in the provincial election, and his party was booted out of official Opposition status by the NDP.
As much as 100 abuse victims of Montreal billionaire Robert Miller, lawyer says

As much as 100 abuse victims of Montreal billionaire Robert Miller, lawyer says

MONTREAL — A Quebec judge is hearing arguments this week in a class-action lawsuit application against Montreal billionaire Robert Miller over allegations he paid minors for sex.
Quebec premier says he's 'open' to possibility of Quebec constitution by 2026

Quebec premier says he's 'open' to possibility of Quebec constitution by 2026

MONTREAL — A committee appointed by the Quebec government has recommended the province adopt its own constitution and take other steps to boost its autonomy.
988 suicide helpline takes more than 300K calls, texts in its first year

988 suicide helpline takes more than 300K calls, texts in its first year

TORONTO — The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health says responders have fielded more than 300,000 calls and texts since the launch of the national 988 suicide helpline a year ago. Dr.
Some Liberal MPs echo NDP call to expand $250 rebate, minister touts seniors benefits

Some Liberal MPs echo NDP call to expand $250 rebate, minister touts seniors benefits

OTTAWA — Some Liberal MPs say they think their government should consider expanding the eligibility for an upcoming government rebate to include seniors who are no longer working.
Inuit Nunangat University closer to realization with $50M from Mastercard Foundation

Inuit Nunangat University closer to realization with $50M from Mastercard Foundation

OTTAWA — The dream to open an Inuit-led university is one step closer to realization, the president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami said, after a $50 million investment from the Mastercard Foundation.
Champagne appeals to premiers to 'work together' ahead of tariff meeting

Champagne appeals to premiers to 'work together' ahead of tariff meeting

OTTAWA — Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne said Wednesday that he's confident all the premiers will get on board with a unified "Team Canada" approach to deal with Donald Trump's tariff threat.
Supreme Court of Canada sides with First Nation in police funding dispute

Supreme Court of Canada sides with First Nation in police funding dispute

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says Quebec must provide more money for a First Nations police force after acting dishonourably by refusing to negotiate the funding terms.
After record-breaking warmth, winter to 'salvage its reputation': Weather Network

After record-breaking warmth, winter to 'salvage its reputation': Weather Network

Canada's warmest winter on record is unlikely to make a repeat performance this year, The Weather Network's chief meteorologist says, as a new seasonal forecast suggests the season will try to "salvage its reputation.