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B.C. Labour Relations Board finds Starbucks made threats against pro-union employee

B.C. Labour Relations Board finds Starbucks made threats against pro-union employee

The B.C. Labour Relations Board has found Starbucks wrongfully made "threats of adverse consequences" against an employee for her unionization activity, but found the company had a "legitimate business reason" to close down its only unionized location in Vancouver.
Fentanyl 'czar' isn't a czar at all, as Brosseau officially named as a commissioner

Fentanyl 'czar' isn't a czar at all, as Brosseau officially named as a commissioner

Kevin’s Brosseau's official title is not "fentanyl czar" but the "Commissioner of Canada’s Fight Against Fentanyl."
Quebec businesswoman, author appointed to the Senate

Quebec businesswoman, author appointed to the Senate

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the appointment of a new independent senator to fill one of the Senate's few remaining vacancies.
Hearing White House aide reinforce Trump's annexation plans 'chilling,' premier says

Hearing White House aide reinforce Trump's annexation plans 'chilling,' premier says

WASHINGTON — As U.S.
Flu cases continue to rise across Canada, public health agency data show

Flu cases continue to rise across Canada, public health agency data show

Children under six years of age, seniors, people with chronic health conditions and people who are pregnant are at the highest risk of becoming severely ill from the flu or suffering complications, the PHAC website says.
Ontario party leaders spar over housing in first election debate

Ontario party leaders spar over housing in first election debate

The leaders of Ontario's New Democratic, Liberal and Green parties went on the offensive Friday against Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford, who polls suggest is cruising to another majority government, in the first debate of the provincial ele
Police say deaths of man, woman in their 70s near Montreal likely murder-suicide

Police say deaths of man, woman in their 70s near Montreal likely murder-suicide

MONTREAL — Police say the deaths of two people in their 70s whose bodies were found Thursday in a Montreal suburb are being investigated as a murder-suicide. Longueuil, Que.
Trudeau silent as Poilievre, Freeland rebuff Trump's call for Russia to rejoin G7

Trudeau silent as Poilievre, Freeland rebuff Trump's call for Russia to rejoin G7

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is pushing back on U.S.
B.C. Court of Appeal tosses case alleging Tim Hortons wage suppression conspiracy

B.C. Court of Appeal tosses case alleging Tim Hortons wage suppression conspiracy

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Court of Appeal has dismissed a bid to revive a class-action lawsuit against Tim Hortons parent company TDL Group Corp. over an alleged wage suppression conspiracy with its franchisees. The B.C.
Quebec teachers should be evaluated every two years, new plan says after Bedford saga

Quebec teachers should be evaluated every two years, new plan says after Bedford saga

MONTREAL — Quebec teachers should be evaluated every two years, according to new recommendations that stem from a controversy at a Montreal elementary school in which teachers allegedly used physical and psychological violence on students and staff.