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CUPE responds after Labour Board declares Air Canada flight attendant strike illegal: ‘If it means…going to jail, then so be it’
Union leadership said it will continue to support flight attendants on picket lines across the country after the Canada Industrial Relations Board declared the ongoing strike by about 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants unlawful and ordered union leadership to direct members to return to work. Read More
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How to access Medicare in a disaster
Candace Nakamoto joins producer/host Coralie Chun Matayoshi to how to access your Medicare benefits in a disaster including what doctors, hospitals, and pharmacies you can use outside of your usual area, what to do if you’re under dialysis or cancer treatment, replacing or repairing medical equipment damaged in the disaster, Special Enrollment Periods, and how to…
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‘Dream come true’: Calgary coffee roaster guides baristas to victory on world stage
Often, David Crosby’s suitcase carries an unexpected aroma — that of a coffee shop in the morning. Read More
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KFC brings back discontinued menu item after 5 years: ‘Better not be a joke’
(WJW) – Two long-gone items from the KFC menu are making their “triumphant” return on August 18 — including one that was discontinued over five years ago. Last week, KFC announced plans to put its Potato Wedges back on the menu, reportedly in response to “thousands” of customers demanding they come back, KFC wrote in…
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Want to ensure a Powerball jackpot win? How many tickets you’d need to buy
(NEXSTAR) — After a weekend drawing without a winner, the Powerball jackpot has surpassed $600 million ahead of Monday night’s drawing. At an estimated $605 million, the current Powerball jackpot ranks as the largest of the year, surpassing a $515 million prize won by a ticket sold in California in March. It’s also now the largest…
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One dead, one missing after canoe capsizes on Barrier Lake
A canoe carrying three Calgary residents capsized on Barrier Lake on Saturday evening, leaving one dead and another missing. Read More
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Zelenskyy, Trump express hope for talks with Putin to end war
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Donald Trump expressed hope that Monday’s critical talks with Ukrainian and European leaders at the White House could lead to trilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin to bring an end to Russia’s war on Ukraine. The U.S. president also said he would back European security guarantees…
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A mansion for under $1M? It’s still the norm in 4 major cities
(NewsNation) — A million dollars won’t get you a starter home in hundreds of U.S. cities — but in four major metros, it’s still enough for a mansion. Nationally, the median mansion is worth $1.4 million, but in Buffalo, Indianapolis, Cleveland and Memphis, a massive home still costs less than $1 million, according to a…
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Air Canada strike continues into Monday
Air Canada said about 240 flights scheduled from Sunday afternoon onward were cancelled, with service now expected to resume Monday evening. Read More
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Honeybees are swarming in Alberta. Here’s what you should know about them
It seems like more honeybees are swarming in Alberta and experts aren’t sure what that spells for the future. Read More