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Almost half of Canadians say workers' right to strike outweighs economic hit: report

Almost half of Canadians say workers' right to strike outweighs economic hit: report

Almost half of Canadians say the right to strike outweighs the risk of economic consequences, a new survey from the Angus Reid Institute found.
Blue Jays activate right-hander Chad Green from 60-day injured list

Blue Jays activate right-hander Chad Green from 60-day injured list

Right-hander Chad Green has been reinstated by the Toronto Blue Jays from the 60-day injured list. Green is set to join the Blue Jays for the first time this season after undergoing Tommy John surgery last year.

Quebec school districts are improperly handling teacher misconduct cases: report

Quebec's education minister says it's absurd that a teacher can commit sexual misconduct and then be transferred without consequences to another school district.
A look at British Columbia's 12 wildfires of note

A look at British Columbia's 12 wildfires of note

Twelve of the 400 or so blazes burning in British Columbia are described by the province's wildfire service as "wildfires of note," meaning they are highly visible or pose a threat to public safety.
N.S. premier marks 25 years since crash of Swissair Flight 111 that killed 229 people

N.S. premier marks 25 years since crash of Swissair Flight 111 that killed 229 people

HALIFAX — Premier Tim Houston is marking 25 years since the crash of Swissair Flight 111 off Nova Scotia claimed the lives of 229 passengers and crew. The MD-11 passenger jet plunged into the waters near Peggy's Cove on Sept.
Gasoline prices up from a year ago as drivers head into holiday weekend

Gasoline prices up from a year ago as drivers head into holiday weekend

CALGARY — As crude oil prices hit a twelve-month high on Friday, Canadians planning to hit the road for the last long weekend of summer will pay more for gasoline than they did last Labour Day. The national average gasoline price as of Friday was $1.
Fishery officers seize 8,000 lobsters in New Brunswick, arrest two Nova Scotians

Fishery officers seize 8,000 lobsters in New Brunswick, arrest two Nova Scotians

HALIFAX — The federal Fisheries Department says two people from Nova Scotia were arrested this week in New Brunswick following the seizure of thousands of lobsters.
For a rising star in Canadian auto racing, one of the biggest challenges is off track

For a rising star in Canadian auto racing, one of the biggest challenges is off track

MONTREAL — Much like the way he moves around a racetrack, rising Canadian auto racing star Patrick Woods-Toth is quick to leave an impression. Just months since jumping from a go-kart to a race car, the 19-year-old from Saint-Lazare, Que.
India envoy to Canada says Ottawa has asked to 'take a pause' in trade talks

India envoy to Canada says Ottawa has asked to 'take a pause' in trade talks

OTTAWA — India's envoy to Canada says Ottawa has tapped the brakes on trade negotiations, just before Prime Minister Justin Trudeau heads to New Delhi.
Calgary home sales hit record high in August while inventory drops

Calgary home sales hit record high in August while inventory drops

CALGARY — The latest report from the Calgary Real Estate Board says the city saw record-high sales in August, driven by the condo market. The data shows 2,729 propertieswere sold in the month, an increase of 27.