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Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN News PMN Canada Author of the article: Published Jun 21, 2024 • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article content Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… End in sight for heat wave gripping Eastern Canada Relief is in sight for some residents of Eastern Canada as a heat wave is expected to break. Ontario, Quebec and parts of Atlantic Canada have been dealing with stifling heat, with Thursday bringing temperatures of…

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN News PMN Canada In a recent ruling by the Federal Court of Appeal, two individuals were denied removal from Canada’s no-fly list due to suspicions of terrorism. Bhagat Singh Brar and Parvkar Singh Dulai lost their appeal after challenging their no-fly designations under Canada’s Secure Air Travel Act. The court upheld the public safety minister’s authority to ban individuals from flying if there are reasonable grounds to suspect terrorist activities. The appellants tried to board planes in 2018 but were prohibited from flying. The minister’s directive was based on confidential security information indicating a risk of…

Article contentThe threat of strike action by unionized mechanics at WestJet has been averted as both sides have agreed to return to the bargaining table. The Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) facilitated discussions on arbitration options with the Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and Tech Ops employees of the air carrier.Further information is required from both parties to determine if arbitration is the most suitable approach to secure a collective bargaining agreement. Meanwhile, a joint decision has been made to resume negotiations with the aim of finding a resolution.Union members previously rejected a proposed deal and opposed the airline’s arbitration request. WestJet…

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN News PMN Canada Author of the article: Published Jun 20, 2024  •  3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Moaaz, 9, emerges from the waters of the Ottawa River at Britannia Beach in Ottawa, Tuesday, June 18, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang Photo by Justin Tang / The Canadian Press Article content Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Heat wave still grips Ontario, Quebec, Maritimes A heat wave that’s washed over eastern Canada…

Article content A tragic incident in Surrey, B.C. has left a family in mourning as 30-year-old Tori Dunn was the victim of a home invasion over the weekend. Despite efforts from the Integrated Homicide Investigation team, Dunn succumbed to her life-threatening injuries after being found in a home in the Port Kells area of Surrey late Sunday night. Following the incident, a suspect was apprehended near the crime scene with the help of the Police Dog Service and is currently held in custody on a related charge as the investigation progresses. Dunn’s father, Aron Dunn, shared his devastation on Facebook,…

You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg addresses a media conference after a meeting of NATO defence ministers at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Friday, June 14, 2024. Stoltenberg is slated to give a speech at an event hosted by the NATO Association of Canada this evening. Photo by Virginia Mayo /THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… NATO secretary-general visiting Ottawa The head of the NATO alliance is set to meet with…

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Canada Police report increased hate crimes at synagogues, Jewish community centers, schools, and mosques since the Israel-Hamas war. Author of the article: Published Jun 18, 2024 • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Richard Marceau of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs speaks as part of the Canadian Interfaith Conversation during a news conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press Article content OTTAWA — Representatives of Muslim and Jewish community groups…

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Canadian Politics Health Minister Mark Holland accuses Conservatives of sabotaging government’s dental care program Health Minister Mark Holland blames the Conservatives for trying to undermine the government’s dental care program. The Liberals recently introduced dental care services for seniors under a new federal program. Holland alleges that the Conservatives are contacting dental associations to disrupt the program, which they deny. More than 40% of dental health care providers have joined the program, but concerns have arisen about patients having to pay for services not fully covered. Holland has worked to address issues raised by dental associations…

Article content Federally regulated workplaces are on the verge of significant change, as the Senate recently approved a government bill that will prohibit the hiring of replacement workers during legal strikes. This “anti-scab” legislation aims to protect workers’ rights and prevent employers from undermining strike actions. In addition to the ban on replacement workers, the bill also introduces severe penalties for employers who violate the new regulations. Companies found to have hired replacement workers during a strike could face fines of up to $100,000 per day, a strong deterrent to discourage such practices. This legislation marks a significant victory for…

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Canadian Politics ‘Dumb, unethical, foolish, you can use in a number of terms for allowing someone to show up and help you win your nomination,’ May said at a press conference Author of the article: The Canadian Press Mia Rabson Published Jun 17, 2024 • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Green Party leader Elizabeth May speaks during a news conference in Ottawa, Monday, June 17, 2024. Photo by Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press Article content OTTAWA — Current members of Parliament identified…