N.B. Auto Parts Store Loses $20K in Break-In
Napa Auto Parts in Petitcodiac, N.B., was burglarized on Nov. 20, 2025, suffering significant losses. Police are investigating the incident that highlights local business security concerns.
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B.C. flood insured loss tally still weeks away
The Insurance Bureau of Canada states it will take weeks to calculate total insured losses from the devastating B.C. floods. Get the latest details on the recovery and financial impact.
Federal outsourcing hits $26.1B despite cuts promise
Federal Budget 2025 projects a 37% surge in spending on private consultants, contradicting Liberal election pledges to reduce reliance on outsourcing. Analysis reveals a troubling shift away from public service expertise.
Labour Shortage Ends as Job Vacancies Keep Falling in Canada
Statistics Canada reports a continued decline in job vacancies, with openings dropping 2.8% in Q3 2025. Explore the shift from labour shortage to job shortage and what it means for the economy.
200 Conestoga College employees lose jobs before holidays
Conestoga College terminates almost 200 full-time positions just before the holiday break. Get the full details on this significant workforce reduction in Kitchener-Waterloo.
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.
U.S. Jobless Rate Hits 4.6%, a Four-Year High
The U.S. unemployment rate rose to 4.6% in November, its highest point since September 2021, as job growth slows and manufacturing sheds positions. Key officials debate the causes.
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.
Government Rejects Call to Measure Public Service Productivity
The federal government has declined a proposal to implement productivity measurement across the public service. Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali's decision, announced December 16, 2025, sparks debate on accountability.
Federal Government Rejects Public Service Productivity Metrics
A new report outlines 19 ways to boost federal productivity, but the government shows no interest in tracking it. Discover the key findings and Ottawa's response.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Major Canadian Banks Beat Q4 Earnings Expectations
TD, BMO, and CIBC surpassed analyst forecasts in Q4, driven by capital markets and wealth management. Despite economic uncertainty, credit loss provisions remained manageable. Get the full analysis.
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.
Economic fears delay first-time homebuyers: poll
A new poll reveals job stability and economic concerns are forcing many first-time homebuyers in Canada to delay their purchase. Discover the key factors impacting the market.
Crown Royal bottling plant workers ratify closure deal
Employees at the Crown Royal whisky bottling facility in southwestern Ontario have approved a closure agreement. Get the details on the deal and its impact.
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.
North Bay hospital job cuts protested at union town hall
A union representing workers at North Bay Regional Health Centre held a town hall to oppose planned job cuts, warning the hospital is already 'swamped'. Read about the community's concerns.
Domtar Crofton pulp mill closure cuts 350 jobs
Domtar is permanently closing its Crofton pulp mill, eliminating 350 jobs weeks before Christmas. The closure, blamed on lack of affordable wood, deals a devastating blow to B.C.'s forestry sector.
B.C. pulp mill closure leaves 350 out of work
A British Columbia pulp mill is shutting down, resulting in 350 job losses. The closure highlights ongoing challenges in Canada's forestry and manufacturing sectors.
Algoma Steel Lays Off 1,000, Blames Trump Tariffs
Algoma Steel is cutting 40% of its workforce, citing U.S. tariffs and a forced shift to electric arc steelmaking. The layoffs come just two weeks after a major government bailout.
Algoma Steel to Lay Off 1,000 Workers
Algoma Steel announces 1,000 layoffs in Sault Ste. Marie, citing difficult market conditions and trade pressures. Read about the impact and federal support.
Diageo Workers Ratify Plant Closure Deal in Amherstburg
Workers at the Diageo bottling plant in Amherstburg have ratified a closure agreement after the company decided to move operations to the U.S. The deal includes severance and support, but union calls it a 'hard pill to swallow.'
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.
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