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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.

Hydro-Québec wants $1.40 fee for paper bills

Hydro-Québec seeks regulatory approval to charge customers $1.40 for paper bills to offset rising postal costs and encourage digital adoption. Learn how this affects Montreal residents.

NB Power cuts senior's power with no explanation

Theresa Beaudin endured 9 days without electricity after NB Power disconnected her power without warning or explanation. Read her shocking story and learn about utility accountability.

Cloudflare Outage Disrupts ChatGPT and X Services

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.

Federal public service cuts exceed attrition capacity

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.

Hydro-Québec restores power after snowstorm

Hydro-Québec has successfully restored electricity to most customers affected by this week's snowstorm. Crews worked around the clock to repair damage across Quebec.

Old Montreal's Photo Service Closes After 89 Years

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.

STM strike ends, service resumes Wednesday

Montreal STM maintenance workers halt strike action, ensuring full public transit service restoration by Wednesday morning. Commuters can resume normal travel plans.

Remembering Canada's Animal War Heroes

On Remembrance Day, Canadians honor not only human soldiers but also the courageous animals who served alongside them in conflicts throughout history.

Kingsville ends boat rescue service

Kingsville terminates its boat rescue service due to high costs and overlapping jurisdiction. The fire department will focus on shore-based rescues while OPP and Coast Guard handle water calls.

Service Dogs Save Lives of Canadian Veterans

Paws Fur Thought pairs service dogs with military and RCMP veterans coping with operational stress injuries. Discover how these remarkable animals are saving lives across Nova Scotia.

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