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.
Spotify has largely restored its streaming service after a widespread outage on December 15, 2025, impacted thousands of users globally, according to Downdetector data.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 faces unprecedented $541 million pre-tax loss in Q3 2025 amid declining mail volumes and rising costs. Learn what's behind the financial crisis.
Regular O-Train service has resumed on Line 1 after a power system defect caused disruptions. Ottawa commuters can now return to normal transit schedules following repairs.
A widespread Cloudflare outage disrupted services like X and ChatGPT, affecting users globally. The company is working on a fix. Read the latest updates.
A widespread Cloudflare outage on November 18, 2025, caused major disruptions to ChatGPT, X, and numerous internet services. Learn how this infrastructure failure impacted users globally.
Analysis reveals Canadian government's plan to cut 40,000 public service jobs by 2028-29 cannot rely solely on attrition. Departments like CRA face significant challenges despite early retirement incentives.
Environment Canada warns of intense snow squalls in Simcoe County, with up to 30 cm of snow and hazardous driving conditions. Stay informed and prepare for winter weather.
A new report reveals federal public service cuts will affect 2.5% of Ottawa's workforce, but economists explain why the city will weather this storm better than 1990s austerity.
STM bus and métro drivers will strike November 15-16, shutting down Montreal's public transit system. Get the latest details on the 48-hour shutdown and government response.
As Canadian public servants leave government, proper knowledge transfer becomes crucial. Learn why retaining institutional wisdom matters more than headcount reductions.
Ottawa's plan to expand Canada's military reserves from 28,000 to 400,000 faces significant recruitment and logistical challenges. Can this ambitious vision revive national unity?
A 15-year-old pedestrian was critically injured in a multi-vehicle crash involving a school bus, Regina Transit bus, and car on Broadway Avenue. Police investigation ongoing.
Montreal's STM bus and metro drivers will stage a 48-hour strike starting November 15, shutting down all transit services except paratransit. Labour tribunal approves walkout over working conditions.
Saskatchewan Health Authority now provides daily updates on emergency service disruptions. Stay informed about healthcare service changes across the province.
LaSalle firefighters take to the streets for LaSalle Gives Back initiative, demonstrating community commitment through direct engagement and support efforts.
A tentative agreement has been reached at Windsor's John McGivney Centre, preventing potential service disruptions for vulnerable clients. Details on the breakthrough.
A 20-year-old man receives a 7.5-year prison sentence for fentanyl trafficking in a significant Regina drug bust. Learn about the case details and sentencing.
Windsor Police Service has laid a first-degree murder charge following a domestic violence incident on Langlois Avenue. Full details on the investigation and community response.
Ottawa's 2026 draft budget proposes a 3.75% property tax hike. See how it impacts urban and rural homeowners and where the money is going.
Montreal commuters breathe a sigh of relief as STM bus and métro service resumes after maintenance workers' union suspends strike. Full restoration is not immediate.
After nearly nine decades, Montreal's iconic Photo Service camera shop is closing its doors in January 2026. Owner Jean-Charles Savard shares the emotional story behind this photography institution's final chapter.
Canada's prison watchdog reveals federal institutions lack proper long-term mental health care capabilities. Learn about the systemic gaps affecting inmate rehabilitation.
Montreal STM maintenance workers halt strike action, ensuring full public transit service restoration by Wednesday morning. Commuters can resume normal travel plans.