Spotify back online after worldwide outage
Spotify has largely restored its streaming service after a widespread outage on December 15, 2025, impacted thousands of users globally, according to Downdetector data.
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Leaked Plan Suggests Full-Time Office Return for Federal Workers
A leaked Treasury Board document reveals plans for a stricter, five-day in-office mandate for federal public servants by 2027, sparking union backlash and concerns over productivity and morale.
Carney's $1.5B Civil Service Retirement Plan Saves $82M Annually
Prime Minister Mark Carney's plan to reduce the federal civil service through early retirement incentives will cost $1.5 billion upfront, with annual savings of $82 million. The strategy aims to avoid layoffs.
REM Service Restored After Major Friday Morning Outage
Montreal's REM faced widespread service disruptions Friday morning due to signalling issues. Full service was restored by 11 a.m., with shuttle buses deployed. Learn the details.
Federal workers over $150K up 96% in 5 years
New data reveals a 96% jump in federal public servants earning over $150,000 in five years, with 27,261 workers now in that bracket. Explore the figures and what they mean for Canada's largest employer.
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.
Service Interruption Hits Montreal REM Stations
Montreal's REM light rail network experienced a significant service interruption affecting multiple stations. Details on the impact and response are still emerging.
Budget 2025: Opportunity for Canada's Public Servants
Analysis: The public service transformation outlined in Budget 2025 presents challenges but also significant opportunities for federal workers. Learn how to navigate the coming changes.
Edmonton Police Test Facial Recognition on Bodycams
Edmonton Police Service launches a controversial pilot with Axon, testing facial recognition on body-worn cameras. Critics warn it turns accountability tools into mass surveillance.
27,000+ Canadian Public Servants Earn Over $150K
New data reveals more than 27,000 federal employees earned salaries of $150,000 or higher last year. Explore the breakdown and what it means for public sector spending.
Early Retirement Info Sent to 68,000 Federal Public Servants
The federal government has begun notifying 68,000 public servants about a new early retirement program, a key step in its plan to cut 40,000 jobs from the bureaucracy. Learn the eligibility criteria and what the union says.
68,000 Early-Retirement Notices Sent to Public Servants
The federal government has begun a major downsizing, issuing nearly 70,000 early-retirement notices with $1.5B in incentives. Learn how this impacts the public service.
Service Canada apologizes for passport office incident
A Montreal woman received a limited apology after Service Canada staff told her she couldn't put Israel on her passport due to 'political conflict.' Her lawyer demands accountability.
Manning: Canada Needs Alternative to Carney's One-Man Show
Preston Manning argues Canada needs a credible alternative to PM Mark Carney's government, proposing policy shifts on budget, bureaucracy, and federalism. Read his vision.
CSC fires 12, disciplines staff in 400 misconduct cases
Correctional Service Canada has disciplined employees in 400 misconduct cases, with 12 terminated. The data highlights accountability measures within the federal corrections system.
Montreal REM service interrupted, train stopped on tracks
Montreal's REM light rail service experienced a significant interruption, with a train halted on the tracks. Details on the incident and its impact on commuter travel in the city.
CSC: 400 Staff Disciplined, 12 Fired for Misconduct
Correctional Service Canada recorded 400 cases of employee misconduct leading to disciplinary action in the past year, with 12 terminations. Get the full details on the internal accountability measures.
Unions Seek Clarity on Federal Return-to-Office Rumours
Public service unions are pressing the government for details on rumours of a full-time office mandate, calling any such plan 'reckless and out of touch.' Get the latest updates.
Federal union hears rumours of new public servant office mandate
A federal union reports persistent rumours of a new office mandate for public servants in Ottawa. Get the latest details on the potential policy shift and its implications.
Swiss reject mandatory national service for women
Swiss voters have decisively rejected proposals for mandatory national service for women and a new inheritance tax. Learn how this shapes gender equality debates in Switzerland and beyond.
Surrey shooting under police investigation
Surrey Police Service confirms active investigation into shooting incident. Authorities urge public cooperation as they gather evidence and seek witnesses.
Canada launches public AI register for government use
The Canadian government has launched a public AI register detailing over 400 systems across 42 institutions. Discover how AI is transforming public service from chatbots to insect identification.
Carney's Political Staffers: Too Much Power?
Analysis of tensions between PM Carney's partisan staff and non-partisan public servants. Are exempt staff undermining evidence-based governance? Read the investigation.
Regina homicides up in 2025 as overall crime falls
Regina Police report 10 homicides in 2025 so far, marking an increase despite continued decline in overall crime rates across the city. Latest statistics reveal complex crime trends.
Budget cuts threaten bilingual public services: watchdog
Official Languages Commissioner Raymond Théberge warns federal budget cuts could erode language rights and bilingual services. Learn how this impacts Canadians.
Windsor Police 2026 budget gets 4% board approval
Windsor Police Service's proposed 2026 budget sees a 4.16% increase, now heading to city council for final approval. Learn about the costs behind community safety.
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.
Ottawa transit riders want better service with fare increases
OC Transpo riders in Ottawa express concerns about proposed 2026 fare increases, demanding improved service quality alongside higher costs. Learn what changes commuters want.
Canada Post reports $541M loss in third quarter 2025
Canada Post faces unprecedented $541 million loss before taxes in Q3 2025 as digital transformation challenges traditional mail services. Learn how this impacts Canadian postal services.
Canada Post reports $541M loss in third quarter
Canada Post faces unprecedented $541 million pre-tax loss in Q3 2025 amid declining mail volumes and rising costs. Learn what's behind the financial crisis.
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