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WestJet Encore pilots announce tentative deal in labour dispute with regional carrier

WestJet Encore pilots announce tentative deal in labour dispute with regional carrier

CALGARY — The union representing WestJet Encore pilots says a tentative deal has been struck with their employer, days before the pilots had threatened to go on strike.
'Puppet show': Saskatchewan finance minister apologizes for text to Speaker

'Puppet show': Saskatchewan finance minister apologizes for text to Speaker

REGINA — Saskatchewan’s finance minister was ordered to apologize Monday after she sent the Speaker a text accusing him of letting the legislature devolve into an "Opposition puppet show.

Defunct Lynx Air blames contractor for delayed passenger refunds

A contractor bears the blame for delayed refunds to Lynx Air customers, the insolvent airline says, adding that the hold-up will also hurt company stakeholders.
B.C. celebrates 10 billion seedlings planted since 1930

B.C. celebrates 10 billion seedlings planted since 1930

SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia officials are celebrating the planting of 10 billion seedlings since reforestation efforts began nearly a century ago.
B.C. woman found dead after alleged abduction, man arrested: RCMP

B.C. woman found dead after alleged abduction, man arrested: RCMP

LUMBY, B.C. — An RCMP investigation into the alleged abduction of a woman from Lumby, B.C., has turned into a probe of a suspicious death.
Canada belatedly lays Sudan sanctions as ex-envoy seeks pathway to end year-long war

Canada belatedly lays Sudan sanctions as ex-envoy seeks pathway to end year-long war

OTTAWA — As the federal government belatedly laid sanctions Monday against those it blames for perpetuating a year-long civil war in Sudan, the country's former ambassador in Ottawa said Canada can help lay the pathway for peace.
B.C. port terminal among sites blocked in co-ordinated pro-Palestinian protests

B.C. port terminal among sites blocked in co-ordinated pro-Palestinian protests

DELTA, B.C. — A blockade by pro-Palestinian protesters at a major port terminal in Metro Vancouver disrupted operations for several hours before dispersing on Monday.
Wild turkey breaks into Quebec long-term care home, a sign of 'exploding' population

Wild turkey breaks into Quebec long-term care home, a sign of 'exploding' population

MONTREAL — A break-in by a wild turkey at a long-term care home south of Quebec City over the weekend is a sign that the range and population of the birds are expanding in Quebec, bringing them closer to people.

New Gildan CEO Vince Tyra updates investors on priorities amid leadership battle

MONTREAL — Gildan Activewear Inc.’s new CEO Vince Tyra gave an update to investors three months into his time leading the company as shareholder infighting over his hiring continues.
PWHL hits its home stretch after women's world hockey championship

PWHL hits its home stretch after women's world hockey championship

The Professional Women's Hockey League enters the home stretch of its inaugural season Thursday when it resumes following the world championship break. Montreal is at home to Minnesota and Toronto visits Boston on Thursday.