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Over the course of many weeks in July, thousands of locals hit the streets of Spain’s major tourist destinations saying they’ve had enough of tourists. The protests are the latest in an anti-tourist sentiment gripping much of Europe, with experts warning that they could have ripple effects all over the …
Read More »Kamala Harris’s VP pick, unrest in the U.K. and other big stories this week – National
The presumptive Democratic nominee Kamala Harris picked Minnesota governor Tim Walz as her running mate, Canada’s unemployment rate for July held at 6.4 per cent, and the U.K. saw mass unrest. Here is your look at some of the biggest stories this week. 5:12 Tim Walz: Breaking down Kamala Harris …
Read More »Canada, Australia agree to bolster defence ties: ‘Preparing to avoid war’ – National
By Staff The Associated Press Posted August 8, 2024 7:04 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canada and Australia’s defence ministers say their countries are dealing with similar challenges in an era of global volatility not seen since the Second World War, and strengthening …
Read More »Was FIFA penalty on Canadian women’s soccer team fair? Poll shows divide – National
Most Canadians are not exactly outraged by the punishment meted out to the Canadian women’s soccer team over its Olympic drone spying scandal, according to the results of a new poll released Thursday. Seventy per cent of the respondents to a Leger poll on the Paris Olympic Games said they …
Read More »Looming rail strike has Canadian shippers bracing for worst: ‘Nothing moves’ – National
Shippers and producers held their breath ahead of a possible strike by thousands of railworkers this month that would halt freight traffic, clog ports and disrupt industries. “The railways are two ribbons that go east to west, and there’s not much alternative if you cut those two ribbons,” said John …
Read More »How extreme heat could lead to flight delays, cancellations for travellers – National
The summer is about halfway over, but as extreme temperatures continue to stifle many air travellers, it could also create an impact for those hoping to travel for a vacation away from home with airline industry experts saying such heat may lead to delays or even cancellations. Just as the …
Read More »China plans to raise retirement age. Could it happen in Canada? – National
China is the latest in a slew of countries planning to gradually raise the statutory retirement age as an aging world population is forcing governments to reform their pension plans. Delaying retirement also “makes sense” and could have “a lot of benefits” in other countries, including Canada as the country …
Read More »Manitoba byelection result unlikely to indicate national voting trends: expert – Winnipeg
While the byelection slated for Sept. 16 in Winnipeg’s Elmwood-Transcona riding will be important for residents of that community, a political scientist says it may not be a great predictor of the next federal election. “People like to read a lot into byelections, especially when we’re sort of close to …
Read More »Capital gains changes will bring in billions — but less than Ottawa expects: PBO – National
Contentious changes to how capital gains are taxed in Canada will bring in billions less in revenue for the government than Ottawa was expecting when it tabled the 2024 federal budget, according to the Parliamentary Budget Officer. The PBO on Thursday tabled a probe of Liberal measures to hike the …
Read More »Liberal MP accused of derailing committee as witness demands apology – National
A witness who stormed out of a parliamentary committee meeting in tears Wednesday is demanding an apology from a Liberal MP who put a halt to a planned discussion about violence against women in favour of a debate about abortion rights. Cait Alexander was on Parliament Hill to provide testimony …
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