Women in B.C. Mining Rise to Over 20% of Workforce
The mining sector in British Columbia is transforming, with female participation jumping from 12% to over 20%. Industry leaders cite diversity as a key business advantage for the future.
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Vancouver restaurant starts drive after stolen bow
A heartwarming response to a theft at Commercial Drive's Livia Bakery and Restaurant has sparked a community food and blanket drive. Learn how Vancouverites are turning a loss into an act of giving.
New School Trustees Aim to Prepare Students for Future Jobs
Newly appointed public school board trustees in Windsor-Essex, including an auto industry executive, aim to bridge the gap between education and the evolving workforce, as the board tackles a $6.4M deficit. Learn about their plans.
Fanshawe College offers voluntary exit to full-time staff
Fanshawe College in London, Ontario, has initiated a voluntary exit program for its full-time employees. Learn about the details and potential impacts on the institution.
Federal job cut notifications to start in January
The federal government will begin notifying public servants of potential job cuts in January 2025. Get the latest details on this significant workforce adjustment.
400 jobs cut at Natural Resources Canada by 2029
The federal government confirms 400 positions will be eliminated at Natural Resources Canada by 2029. Get the details on the workforce reduction and its implications.
Alberta Companies Fined for Workplace Injury
Two Alberta companies and a supervisor face significant fines following a serious injury at an oil and gas site. Read the full details of the court's decision and its implications for workplace safety.
Canada's Big Projects Need Human Infrastructure
As Canada aims for major projects like the Ring of Fire, the lesson from Fort McMurray is clear: building communities is harder than building job sites. Ambition without capacity is a fantasy.
Nearly 200 Quebec Doctors Get Licences to Work in Ontario
A significant number of Quebec physicians are obtaining licences to practise in Ontario, highlighting interprovincial mobility challenges in Canada's healthcare system. Learn about the implications.
Windsor-Essex Sets Record-High Employment Numbers
Windsor-Essex celebrates a historic employment high as the local job market rebounds strongly, fueled by investment stability. Discover the numbers and the driving forces behind this economic turnaround.
Ottawa Begins Notifying Public Servants of Possible Job Cuts
The federal government has started informing public servants about potential job reductions. Get the latest details on this developing story affecting Ottawa's workforce.
Windsor police seek suspects in two hit-and-run incidents
Windsor police are asking for public help to find drivers involved in two separate hit-and-run collisions with pedestrians on December 2. Both victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Man charged in fatal Scarborough crash
A Toronto man faces charges after a crash in Scarborough left a woman dead. Police continue their investigation into the tragic November incident.
RCMP seek truck in fiery St. Albert hit-and-run
Mounties are searching for a black truck involved in an aggressive hit-and-run that set a vehicle on fire in St. Albert. Police released an image of the suspect vehicle.
Quebec loses $1.5B yearly due to anglo wage gap
A new study finds lower wages and higher unemployment among English-speaking Quebecers cost the provincial economy $1.5 billion annually. Experts call for targeted investment.
Quebec man wanted in Toronto hit-and-run
Police are searching for a driver from Quebec after a pedestrian was injured in a hit-and-run in Toronto's Harbourfront. The incident occurred on December 1, 2025.
UCalgary launches carbon capture training for skilled workers
The University of Calgary is launching new programs to rapidly expand Canada's carbon capture workforce, driven by a major energy deal accelerating demand for skilled professionals.
Early retirement info sent to 70,000 public servants
The federal government is distributing early retirement information to approximately 70,000 public servants. This move signals a significant workforce transition. Read the details and potential impacts.
Quebec cutting 5,000 government jobs, ordering office return
The Quebec government announces major workforce reductions and a hybrid work mandate. Learn the details and implications of this significant public sector shift.
Minister: Religion should not be exempt from hate speech law
Liberal Minister Marc Miller argues religious groups should not be exempt from Canada's hate speech legislation. The statement was made in Ottawa on December 2, 2025. Read the details.
Calgary driver charged in Blackfoot Trail hit-and-run
A driver has been charged following a hit-and-run collision on Calgary's Blackfoot Trail. Get the latest details on the incident and police investigation.
Kitchener police seek hit-and-run driver identification
Waterloo Regional Police are asking for public assistance to identify a driver involved in a hit-and-run incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact authorities immediately.
$4M Investment for Saskatchewan Mining Careers
The Mosaic Company announces a major $4-million investment to expand career opportunities and develop the skilled mining workforce in Saskatchewan. Learn more about the initiative.
Man charged in fatal Scarborough hit-and-run
Toronto police have charged a man in connection with a fatal hit-and-run incident in Scarborough that left a pedestrian dead in May 2025. Learn the latest developments.
Ontario exempts training centres from municipal laws
Ontario government exempts Skills Development Fund recipients from municipal planning laws to accelerate workforce training. Minister David Piccini announces new policy.
Vancouver hit-and-run leaves pedestrian with life-threatening injuries
A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries in a Vancouver hit-and-run crash. Vancouver Police are investigating the incident that occurred on November 28, 2025.
Menopause Costs Canada $3.5B as Women Exit Workforce
Millions of Canadian women face debilitating menopause symptoms affecting work performance. New report reveals staggering economic impact and calls for national strategy.
Shopify lays off staff to keep team focused
Canadian e-commerce giant Shopify implements workforce reductions to maintain operational efficiency despite strong financial performance and revenue growth of 26%.
Two men stabbed in separate Toronto attacks
Toronto police are investigating two separate stabbings that left one man with life-threatening injuries and another seriously wounded. No arrests have been made in either case.
Public servants face retirement timing dilemma amid buyouts
Canadian public servants planning December retirement face difficult choice: retire now with permanent pension penalty or wait for potential government buyout program. Expert analysis reveals timelines and risks.
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