Floating housing for LNG workers rejected by Squamish
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Plans to use a renovated cruise ship to house more than 600 workers as they build a liquefied natural gas facility near …
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International students will be allowed to work 24 hours a week starting in September
Immigration Minister Marc Miller says international students will be able to work off-campus for up to 24 hours per week starting in September. The Liberals temporarily waived the 20-hour cap …
It’s ‘a labour of love’ on and off the rink as Ontario roller derby team preps for playoffs in U.S.
For Hamilton resident Jane Hutton, getting to roller derby practice in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ont., is “an ordeal,” but worth it. “I love playing. I love the community,” Hutton said. Hutton played for the …
British Parliament passes bill to allow controversial deportations of migrants to Rwanda
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promised on Monday to start sending asylum seekers to Rwanda within 10 to 12 weeks as the upper house of Parliament finally passed required legislation, …
Federal labour minister announces inquiry into B.C. port strike
British Columbia Seamus O’Regan says workers and businesses need “long-term solutions” and the inquiry commission will present its findings next spring. Seamus O’Regan says workers and businesses need ‘long-term solutions’ …
Fear of China gnaws at summit in Washington
A subcurrent of worry pulsed through a summit this week in Washington between the leaders of the U.S., Japan and the Philippines. The concern in question holds global dimensions. It involved …
WestJet Encore pilots vote for strike mandate, adding to airline’s turbulence
WestJet Encore pilots could go on strike as soon as April 17 after they approved a strike mandate Tuesday, increasing the prospect of headwinds after a bumpy year for the …
Nalvany’s death leaves Canadian imprisoned in Russia concerned for prospect of freedom
The death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in a remote penal colony last month has left Canadian citizen Paul Whelan wondering if the Kremlin will ever let him walk …
Financial incentives not enough to retain nurses, critics say
As British Columbia attempts to entice nurses to work in rural and remote communities, some say financial incentives don’t go far enough to adequately address the ongoing nursing shortage. Christina …
Labour wins 2 special elections, dealing blow to PM Sunak
By Jill Lawless | Associated Press LONDON — Beleaguered British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Friday urged voters, and his restless party, to stick with him after two English districts …