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The Nova Scotia government has publicly released the details of its contract offer to striking long-term care workers, stating the offer was presented to CUPE leadership during a May 7 meeting. The move appears aimed at increasing transparency around the ongoing labour dispute. No further details about the offer's contents are included in the available text.
Nova Scotia puts its cards on the table as long-term care workers and the province remain at odds.
Western Canadian premiers are gathering in Alberta for a meeting primarily focused on trade and economic issues. However, the question of Alberta separatism is expected to come up, with other leaders anticipating it as a topic of discussion. The meeting comes as Alberta grapples with a renewed separatist sentiment within the province.
Western premiers huddle in Alberta as separatism simmers beneath trade-talk agendas.
A group of participants in Ontario set a Guinness World Record for the largest human foosball game ever played. Guinness World Records adjudicator Chloe McCarthy was on hand to oversee the attempt, cautioning players that the margin for error was extremely slim. The record-breaking event brought together a large number of people recreating the classic table game at a massive, human scale.
Ontario players rod up for history, turning a backyard classic into a world-record spectacle.
Two teenagers have died following a crash in Quebec's Eastern Townships, police say. Two other teenage passengers were also injured in the collision, sustaining serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities have not released further details about the circumstances of the crash.
A quiet region wakes to grief as two young lives are lost on its roads.
Former Alberta deputy premier Thomas Lukaszuk has launched a 'Forever Canadian' campaign, sending himself and hundreds of volunteers on a provincewide 'unity bus' tour across Alberta. The campaign will travel from the province's north to south, promoting Canadian unity. The initiative appears aimed at countering separatist sentiment within the province.
A unity bus hits Alberta's highways as one former deputy premier bets on Canadian pride over separation.
Halifax police and ground search crews are urgently searching a neighbourhood after officers discovered a woman in life-threatening condition who appeared to have recently given birth. A newborn baby is currently missing and authorities are treating the situation as an emergency. The search is ongoing.
A newborn is missing in Halifax — every minute counts this morning.
Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette is defending her accumulating spending commitments after the province's finance minister raised concerns that she may exceed the $250 million funding envelope set by the government. Fréchette has declined to rule out going over that spending limit. The tension between the premier and finance minister signals potential fiscal strain within the Quebec government.
Quebec's premier won't promise to stay within budget — and her finance minister is already raising the alarm.
Canada and eight allied nations have issued a joint condemnation of Israeli settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank, as violence and tensions in the region continue to rise. The statement signals coordinated international pressure on Israel over its activities in the territory. No further details on specific settlements or diplomatic consequences were provided.
Canada adds its voice to a growing chorus of allies pushing back on West Bank settlement expansion.
Saskatoon's Prairie Lily riverboat has returned to the water after an 18-month absence, launching its first voyage under new owner Stephanie Simonot. The revival comes alongside record-high water levels on the river. The boat is considered a beloved local attraction in the city.
A Saskatoon icon is back on the water — the Prairie Lily sails again under new ownership.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla's two-day visit to Ottawa to deliver the throne speech came with a significant price tag estimated at close to $900,000. Costs included hotel accommodations for the Royal household, flights, and an RCMP ceremonial guard. The visit was a rare and historic occasion, as it marked a Canadian milestone in having the monarch personally deliver the speech.
Nearly a million dollars for two days — Canadians wake up to the royal bill.
Environment Canada is forecasting a wet, cold, and windy weekend for the Greater Toronto Area, with some areas expected to receive up to 50 mm of rainfall. Residents are advised to prepare for soaking conditions throughout the weekend. No severe weather warnings have been mentioned beyond the general forecast.
GTA, put down the patio plans — a drenching 50 mm weekend is on its way.
Fire crews responded overnight to a wildfire burning in steep forested terrain near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Authorities report the blaze is currently under control and poses no threat to the public or nearby residences.
Crews battled a steep-terrain blaze through the night near Maple Ridge — homes are safe for now.
A senior Pentagon official has stated that Canada failed to deliver a 'credible' response to a classified U.S. defence proposal. The revelation adds further strain to the Canada-U.S. relationship amid ongoing tensions over military spending commitments and defence delays. Details of the classified document's contents have not been disclosed.
Canada's silence on a secret U.S. defence proposal is straining one of our most critical alliances.
A McGill University study finds that digital literacy education can help elementary school children better distinguish reliable information from fake content online. The research highlights the growing importance of teaching critical thinking skills around media consumption from an early age. Montreal researchers are leading the effort to equip young Canadians with tools to navigate today's information landscape.
Montreal researchers are arming kids with the truth-detecting skills they'll need in a world of online misinformation.
A boat capsized off the coast of Savary Island in British Columbia, killing three clam fishermen. Two men were able to reach shore, but the remaining three were reported missing before being confirmed dead. Police confirmed the victims were engaged in clam fishing at the time of the incident.
Three fishermen lost at sea off B.C.'s Savary Island — a stark reminder of the ocean's dangers.
Penticton city council has approved nearly $130,000 to boost security at the city's waterfront area, citing a rise in police calls to the location. The funding will go toward safety improvements including the installation of additional CCTV surveillance cameras.
A B.C. lakeside city puts $130K toward cameras and calm as its waterfront sees more police calls.
Saskatchewan has launched an independent hospital safety review led by former Saskatoon police chief Clive Weighill. The review is expected to cost the province approximately $1 million. Few additional details about the scope or timeline have been released.
A million-dollar safety review of Saskatchewan hospitals raises questions about what prompted the urgent scrutiny.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will face the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in a pre-season CFL game in Saskatoon — the first CFL game held in the city in 35 years. The historic matchup marks a notable return of professional football to Saskatoon.
Prairie football nostalgia: Saskatoon hosts its first CFL game in 35 years this morning.
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