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Federal inquiry into Canada Post kicks off hearings

Federal inquiry into Canada Post kicks off hearings

An inquiry into Canada Post kicked off hearings Monday, looking into a month-long strike that ended in government intervention and the viability of the postal service's business model.
Economists expecting sixth straight — but more modest — rate cut from Bank of Canada

Economists expecting sixth straight — but more modest — rate cut from Bank of Canada

Economic forecasts suggest the Bank of Canada will likely lower its key policy rate by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday in light of recent inflation and jobs data, bringing it down to three per cent.
Year of the Snake prompts a look at Alberta’s humble serpents

Year of the Snake prompts a look at Alberta’s humble serpents

Alberta has seven native snake species, all of which are protected and illegal to own as pets.
Auschwitz survivors fear rising hate could bring another Holocaust 80 years later

Auschwitz survivors fear rising hate could bring another Holocaust 80 years later

Miriam Ziegler said she's reminded of being an eight-year-old girl, left all by herself, as she prepares to return to Auschwitz-Birkenau.
'Turning point': Rent prices should see relief this year, but markets still tight

'Turning point': Rent prices should see relief this year, but markets still tight

For Canadian renters, it may feel like the years since the COVID-19 pandemic have brought one hit after another. After a 4.6 per cent increase in the average asking price of a rental unit in 2021, monthly payments surged 12.
As the United States disavows the World Health Organization, Canada must double down on its support

As the United States disavows the World Health Organization, Canada must double down on its support

The U.S. withdrawal from WHO has seismic implications on issues like prevention of future pandemics, and the stakes are especially high for Canada.
Survey says more young Canadians believe the history of the Holocaust is exaggerated

Survey says more young Canadians believe the history of the Holocaust is exaggerated

On Monday the world will mark eight decades since the liberation of Auschwitz, the notorious Nazi extermination camps where more than a million people, most of them Jews, were murdered during the Second World War.
Global Tax Deal no longer has force in the U.S. Here’s what it could mean for Canada Investigative Journalism Foundation

Global Tax Deal no longer has force in the U.S. Here’s what it could mean for Canada Investigative Journalism Foundation

While the threat of tariffs still looms, Canadians have more to worry about after President Donald Trump signed an executive order making the Global Tax Deal void in the U.S.
Preliminary hearing delayed for Alberta senior accused of shooting teen

Preliminary hearing delayed for Alberta senior accused of shooting teen

The preliminary inquiry for the St. Albert senior will be rescheduled on Feb. 10.
The dos and don'ts of proposing

The dos and don'ts of proposing

VRAI breaks down the do's and don'ts of proposing so that couples can decide what's best for them, from proposal location to ring style.
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