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The Canadian PressCanada Post presents union with 'framework' to reach deal as strike continues
Canada Post has presented the union representing some 55,000 striking postal workers with a framework to reach negotiated agreements, the corporation said.
- CBC
As Canada Post strike drags on, holiday shoppers turn to Amazon — and in-person purchases
It's been over two weeks since a nationwide strike of Canada Post workers began, with no end in sight to the ongoing negotiations.And according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), about 80 per cent of small businesses in Canada normally rely on Canada Post for shipping goods, invoicing or receiving payments.So with the holiday season fast approaching and the strike dragging on, a Calgary courier — along with its giant competitor, Amazon — is primed to pick up the local del
- CBC
Vancouver designer John Fluevog hand-delivers shoes amid Canada Post strike
On a bright Thursday morning, Vancouver shoe designer John Fluevog drives his Mazda to an apartment building in the city's West End. There, he takes the elevator up five floors and drops off a pair of black boots. He doesn't usually make house calls, but as the Canada Post strike is now into its third week, he says he wanted to help make sure his customers got their orders. "I'm so happy I could make that delivery," he said. WATCH | John Fluevog delivers shoes during Canada Post strike:The next
- Global News
What the Canada Post Strike is costing the Canadian economy
The Canada Post strike is now in its third week, and while the employer presented the union with a revised framework on Sunday talks have yet to resume. As Andrea Macpherson reports, business groups say the strike cost to the Canadian economy is nearing $1 billion.
- The Canadian Press
Negotiations between Canada Post, union still on hold
TORONTO — The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says a new framework for negotiations that Canada Post presented over the weekend moved closer to the union's position on some issues, but that it remains far from what members could ratify.
- PA Media: Money
Strikes could hit peak festive season flights at Edinburgh Airport
Unite members ‘overwhelmingly’ backed stoppages in a drive to secure a better pay offer, the union said.
- CBC
Alberta RCMP officer charged with sexually assaulting 2 males in hotel room
An Alberta RCMP officer has been charged with sexually assaulting two males in an Airdrie hotel room in 2022. Leduc Const. Bridget Morla faces two counts of sexual assault. Morla was off-duty at the time of the alleged assaults, according to the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT).ASIRT announced the charges Monday following a two-year investigation. Morla, 39, has been a police officer for 13 years. She has been suspended with pay since the investigation commenced in late 2022, accor
- The Canadian Press
Trump demands immediate release of Oct. 7 hostages, says otherwise there will be 'HELL TO PAY'
NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is demanding the immediate release of the Israeli hostages still being held in Gaza, saying that if they are not freed before he is sworn into office there will be “HELL TO PAY."
- HuffPost
Elon Musk Must Return $56 Billion Tesla Pay Package, Judge Rules
"Absolute corruption," the Tesla CEO complained on social media.
- BuzzFeed
I Was Living In Dubai In My 30s When My Boyfriend Died Tragically. What Happened Next Still Haunts Me.
"Even after all this time, I still can’t quite believe the authorities were more interested in my sex life than investigating a fatal swimming accident."
- People
See Janelle Monáe Ring in Her 39th Birthday in a Sexy, Signature Black-and-White Bikini
Monáe also rocked two black-and-white party fits. See every look here
- Deadline
Margot Robbie Reveals ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ Full-Frontal Nude Scene Was Her Idea
More than 10 years after her breakout performance in The Wolf of Wall Street, Margot Robbie is taking credit for her full-frontal debut. Although director Martin Scorsese said she could wear a robe if it made her more comfortable, the 3x Oscar nominee revealed it was her idea to strip down completely nude for one …
- The Daily Beast
Ted Cruz Takes a Truly Gross Pornographic Jab at ‘Morning Joe’ Stars’ Meeting With Trump
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) hit Morning Joe co-hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski below the belt with a vulgar insult saying they’d kissed the President-elect Donald Trump “a little bit lower” than “the ring” at their recent visit to Mar-a-Lago. On Monday’s broadcast of Fox News’ Hannity, host Sean Hannity marveled at Scarborough and Brzezinski’s recent disclosure that they traveled to the president-elect’s Florida residence after the election to meet their professed foe: “You have Joe and Mi
- Reuters
Canada pulls refugee welcome mat, launches ads warning asylum claims hard
Once presenting itself as one of the world's most welcoming countries to refugees and immigrants, Canada is launching a global online ad campaign cautioning asylum-seekers that making a claim is hard. The C$250,000 ($178,662) in advertisements will run through March in 11 languages, including Spanish, Urdu, Ukrainian, Hindi and Tamil, the immigration department told Reuters. Search queries such as "how to claim asylum in Canada" and "refugee Canada" will prompt sponsored content titled "Canada's asylum system – Asylum Facts," the ministry said.
- The Daily Beast
The Massive Clue That Donald Trump’s Threats Are All BS
President-elect Donald Trump has promised to deport millions in an unprecedented crackdown on undocumented migrants. His MAGA billionaire lieutenant Elon Musk has said he will find unprecedented trillions to cut from federal spending. Wall Street thinks they’re delusional, projecting that the two will accomplish a fraction of what they’re threatening at best.
- The Canadian Press
Biden pardons his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter, sparing the younger Biden a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions and reversing his past promises not to use the extraordinary powers of the presidency for the benefit of his family members.
- People
Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin Come Together for Daughter Apple’s Society Debut: See the Family Photos
"A special long weekend in Paris," the actress captioned her sweet Instagram post
- People
Woman Plans Wedding for 6 Years, Then Gets an Unpleasant Surprise 5 Days Before Saying 'I Do' (Exclusive)
Taylor and David Imus got engaged in 2016
- BuzzFeed
I Was Fired With A 3-Year-Old Daughter At Home. 20 Years Later, My Boss Explained Why.
"I couldn’t wrap my brain around how she could be so heartless and cruel — and frankly, I never forgot it."
- People
Woman Considers Signing Over Parental Rights After She Learns Her Son Isn't Biologically Hers
A woman on Reddit is seeking advice after she found out she's not the biological mother of her son