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Conservatives maintain silence as strife continues between union, railways

Conservatives maintain silence as strife continues between union, railways

OTTAWA — As railworkers push back on the Liberal government's effort to end a labour dispute that ground trains to a halt, the federal Conservatives have been silent on the strife that poses a major threat to Canada's economy.
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Teamsters challenge minister’s move to resume rail service as shutdown drags on

Teamsters challenge minister’s move to resume rail service as shutdown drags on

MONTREAL — Rail workers fought back Friday against the federal government's move to get them back on the job, with a fresh strike notice and a regulatory challenge making it unclear when most freight traffic will resume.
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Right to enjoy property doesn't trump freedom of expression: 'Freedom Convoy' defence

Right to enjoy property doesn't trump freedom of expression: 'Freedom Convoy' defence

OTTAWA — In a contest between the Charter-protected freedom of expression and Ottawa residents' right to the enjoyment of their property, there is no contest, the lawyer for "Freedom Convoy" organizer Tamara Lich argued Friday.
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Montreal-area mayors say Quebec government has not delivered on promised flood relief

Montreal-area mayors say Quebec government has not delivered on promised flood relief

MONTREAL — A group of mayors from the Montreal region says the Quebec government has fallen short of its promise to increase financial aid for victims of torrential rain that hit the province earlier this month.
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Yukon prepares for busy, expensive few months at site of ore slide before freeze-up

Yukon prepares for busy, expensive few months at site of ore slide before freeze-up

WHITEHORSE — Officials say crews on the site of a major cyanide spill at a mine in central Yukon are facing an intense period of work over the next few months to install environmental protection before winter freeze-up arrives.
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Disruptions to major commuter lines continue amid railway labour dispute

Disruptions to major commuter lines continue amid railway labour dispute

Thousands of Canadian commuters were forced to find alternatives to their destinations for a second day on Friday as a labour dispute at two of Canada's major railways continued to disrupt some train services in three major cities.
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Rail stoppage: Montreal commuters eye alternatives as trains halted for second day

Rail stoppage: Montreal commuters eye alternatives as trains halted for second day

MONTREAL — Karina Andone considered her options to get to her job in downtown Montreal, after a stoppage at Canada's two biggest railways halted commuter trains for a second consecutive day on Friday.
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National security agencies should detail how they're using AI: federal advisory body

National security agencies should detail how they're using AI: federal advisory body

OTTAWA — A federal advisory body is calling on Canada's security agencies to publish detailed descriptions of their current and intended uses of artificial intelligence systems and software applications.
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Listeria outbreak linked to plant-based milks appears to be slowing: PHAC

Listeria outbreak linked to plant-based milks appears to be slowing: PHAC

A Listeria outbreak linked to several plant-based milks appears to be slowing down, but it’s too soon to consider it over, the Public Health Agency of Canada says.
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Scenic highway in Jasper National Park reopened as wildfire continues to be held

Scenic highway in Jasper National Park reopened as wildfire continues to be held

JASPER, ALTA. — One of Canada's most scenic highways has reopened as the wildfire in Jasper National Park continues to be held.
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