Category Archives: National News
Sense of "urgency" needed for railways, union to make a deal before potential strike date of Aug. 22
Farm groups continue to urge the railways and the union representing its workers to reach an agreement as soon as possible. This comes after the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) made its rulin...
Harvard Media Aug 09, 2024

Economy lost 2,800 jobs in July, unemployment rate unchanged at 6.4%
Statistics Canada says students are facing a particularly challenging summer job market, while recent immigrants are disproportionately affected by the weakening labour conditions. The federal agency'...
Harvard Media Aug 09, 2024
Ottawa confirms its commitment to keep the Snowbirds' aerobatic team flying
MOOSE JAW - The Government of Canada has confirmed its commitment to the Snowbirds' aerobatic team and the Royal Canadian Air Force's (RCAF) air demonstration mission after concerns were raised about ...
Jon Troth Aug 09, 2024

Russia declares a federal emergency in a border region that is under attack from Ukrainian forces
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russia's Ministry for Emergencies on Friday declared the situation in the Kursk region a "federal level" emergency, four days after hundreds of Ukrainian troops poured over t...
Harvard Media Aug 08, 2024

3rd person in custody over foiled plot targeting now-canceled Taylor Swift shows in Vienna
VIENNA (AP) - A third teenager has been arrested in connection with a foiled attack on now-canceled Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna, Austria's interior minister said Friday. Austrian Interio...
Harvard Media Aug 08, 2024
Ag groups say possible railway strike comes at a bad time, hurts Canada's reputation as a reliable supplier
Two agricultural groups say the uncertainty around a possible a strike of workers from CPKC and CN Rail is negatively affecting Canada's reputation as a reliable exporter, and if workers walk off the ...
Harvard Media Aug 08, 2024

'I'm absolutely proud of my brother': Outlook man killed in Ukraine/Russia conflict
OUTLOOK - Will Hardy and his brother were like two peas in a pod. They were inseparable. Growing up in Outlook, the pair were securely linked in whatever they did. Wherever Will was, there was usually...
Harvard Media Aug 08, 2024

The Perseids are here. Here's how to see the 'fireballs' of summer's brightest meteor shower
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Perseids are back to dazzle the sky with bursts of light and color. The annual meteor shower, active since July, peaks before dawn Monday. It's one of the brightest and...
Harvard Media Aug 08, 2024

Officials say suspects in foiled plot at Taylor Swift shows hoped to kill as many people as possible
VIENNA (AP) - Both suspects in a foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift shows in Vienna appeared to be inspired by the Islamic State group and al-Qaida, Austrian authorities said Thursday, and investigato...
Harvard Media Aug 08, 2024

Average Canadian rent tops $2,200 in July even as pace of growth slows: report
Rents are still rising in Canada but the year-over-year pace of growth has slowed, according to a new report. The data from Rentals.ca and Urbanation says asking rents for all residential property typ...
Harvard Media Aug 07, 2024
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