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Port of Montreal employer threatens lockout Sunday unless union agrees to 'final' offer

The employers' association is threatening to lock out workers at 9 p.m. Sunday if a deal isn't reached.



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Unemployment rate unchanged at 6.5%

Canada's unemployment rate was unchanged in October at 6.5 per cent, while job growth was little changed from the previous month, Statistics Canada said Friday.




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Talks break off in B.C. port dispute as bid to end multi-day lockout fails

Contract negotiations in a labour dispute that has paralyzed container cargo shipping at British Columbia's ports since Monday have been called off. It comes as more than 100 organizations representing industries from automotive and fertilizer to retail and mining urged the government to do whatever it takes to end the work stoppage.



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Lockout at Port of Montreal could be 'catastrophic' for economy, port authority says

A lockout at the Port of Montreal began Sunday night. The CEO of the Montreal Port Authority says if the dispute between dockworkers and the Maritime Employers Association drags on, it will have disastrous consequences for the economy.



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Free transit actually is a thing, and you might be surprised where

While public transit in many Canadian cities is struggling with rising fares and falling ridership, one Ontario community has more than doubled its transit use in the past two years. Orangeville has made its buses free, joining a list of much larger communities that have gone fare-free.




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'Christmas creep' is here as the retail season starts early. But is it about consumerism or comfort?

If it seems like the Christmas shopping season starts earlier every year, you're not wrong. In response to growing customer demand, stores of all stripes brought out their festive collections weeks before the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season.




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Freeland says Canada's borders are 'safe and secure' following Trump's election win

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is reassuring Canadians as officials worry president-elect Donald Trump’s promise to deport millions of undocumented immigrants could send them northward.




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How an alleged Russian plot suddenly upended Canada's air cargo rules

Transport Canada quietly changed air cargo importation rules for 55 mostly European countries in September, throwing the system into chaos — all in response to an alleged Russian plot to place firebombs on planes destined for North America.




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Ahead of Remembrance Day, poll suggests most Canadians don't know much about their history

As people gather to remember those who fought and died to protect this country in past wars, a new poll suggests many Canadians know little about their country's history.




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Time limits for trials were meant to speed up justice. They've also halted hundreds of criminal cases

Supporters say the Supreme Court of Canada's so-called Jordan ruling in 2016 has sped up proceedings and strengthened Charter rights for prompt justice. But some victims say the time limits for trials work in criminals' favour and cases continue to collapse because those limits are breached. 



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Federal byelection called in B.C.'s Cloverdale-Langley City riding

The prime minister has announced that a byelection will be held in the federal seat of Cloverdale-Langley City, in B.C.'s Lower Mainland, on Dec. 16.



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Former U.S. commerce secretary says he 'can't imagine' Trump would tax Canadian energy

Donald Trump's former commerce secretary says he 'can't imagine' the U.S. president-elect would want to tax Canadian energy, despite campaign promises about imposing a global tariff when he takes office in January.




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'Keep trying. Dream': The life and message of Murray Sinclair honoured at memorial service

The family of the late Murray Sinclair remember his life as they are joined by members of the public, the Canadian Governor General and prime minister during a commemorative service at Winnipeg's Canada Life Centre to honour his legacy Sunday afternoon.



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Thousands gather in Ottawa for Remembrance Day tribute to Canada's veterans

Thousands of veterans, military personnel and their supporters gathered at Canada's National War Memorial in Ottawa to remember those who have fought and died to protect this country and its freedoms.




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National chief says ICC should probe disappearances of children from residential schools

The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says the International Criminal Court should investigate the disappearance of Indigenous children from Canadian residential schools.




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Canada Post workers give 72-hour notice to strike as company warns of financial impact

The union representing Canada Post workers said it will be in a legal strike position on Friday, exactly one year after talks on a new contract began. But the union is holding back on deciding whether a job action will take place immediately.




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Privacy commissioner launches investigation into World Anti-Doping Agency

Canada’s privacy commissioner has launched an investigation into the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and “its handling of biological samples collected from athletes.”




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Former B.C. premier John Horgan, Canada's ambassador to Germany, dead at 65

Former B.C. premier John Horgan has died at the age of 65, CBC News has confirmed. In June this year, Horgan told CBC that he had been diagnosed with cancer for the third time during a routine followup appointment for his previous throat cancer.



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Trudeau says Canada and the U.S. will 'do good things together' with Trump in the White House

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sounded an upbeat note Tuesday on the prospect of working with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, saying Canada has dealt with his trade threats before and can do so again.




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Border agency clears employee after Indian media reports link him with terrorism

A Canada Border Services Agency superintendent is speaking out after being targeted by the Indian government with allegations of murder and terrorism — allegations Canadian authorities say are not backed by any evidence.




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Gadgetry for office and home

Don’t trust yourself to stop nibbling? Shut those tempting treats away in a time-locked safe.




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The ultimate takeaways

Must-have gadgets and accessories for savvy travellers.




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App winning plenty of friends

A phone app that allows people to videochat in groups of up to eight has become a huge hit.




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Linksys reveals mesh wi-fi router

Multiple routers with multiple networks for your home are coming to Australia.




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Mirror tracks your wrinkles

“Magic mirror in the hand, who has the most wrinkles in the land?” has transcended from Snow White to 21st century camera technology.




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This might make you care about Brexit

THOUSANDS of fans stay up late to watch the English Premier League. But the UK leaving the EU could change all that.




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LeBron destroys haters with style

LEBRON James took a social media hiatus throughout the NBA playoffs. Now that he’s king again, he unloaded perfectly.




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Footy boss denies bombshell accusation

ADELAIDE’S Mark Ricciuto has denied orchestrating a campaign to cut dollars from the contract of one of his star players.




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Why I hated being on Baywatch

SURFING legend Kelly Slater has revealed how miserable he was starring alongside Pamela Anderson on Baywatch.




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Pies board accepts McGuire apology

UPDATE: EDDIE McGuire has the backing of the Collingwood board to remain president after accepting his apology for his explosive radio comments about Caroline Wilson.




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Kangaroos’ extraordinary punishment

NORTH Melbourne coach Brad Scott’s embarrassing umpire’s scandal just got a whole lot worse for his football club and his own wallet.




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Zach Bryan aurait offert 12 millions $ à son ex pour acheter son silence après leur rupture

Le chanteur Zach Bryan aurait demandé à son ex-copine Brianna LaPaglia de ne pas parler de leur relation en lui offrant 12 millions de dollars.




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Le film «Monsieur Aznavour» présenté à Montréal samedi: une première «symbolique» pour le réalisateur Grand Corps Malade

Gros succès en France, le drame biographique est présenté samedi au Festival Cinemania.




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Humour: un premier spectacle solo pour Patrice L’Ecuyer

Un premier spectacle d’humour en solo, intitulé «Après seulement 32 ans d’absence sur scène».




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Megan Fox attend un bébé avec Machine Gun Kelly

Megan Fox et son petit ami Machine Gun Kelly seront bientôt parents.




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Découvrez l’étrange rituel du chanteur de Coldplay

Chris Martin a intrigué les badauds lundi en embrassant le tarmac de l’aéroport de Sydney.




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«Le cyclone de Noël» en tête du box-office québécois

Le film québécois a devancé plusieurs grandes productions hollywoodiennes




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«Le Journal» à Toronto: la Ville Reine prête pour Taylor Swift

Les signes de l’arrivée imminente de la vedette et sa tournée «Eras» sont nombreux dans la métropole canadienne.




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Guylaine Tanguay tiendra la vedette de la mouture québécoise de la comédie musicale «Ménopause»: «J’ai besoin de me mettre en danger»

Elle tiendra la vedette de l’adaptation québécoise du succès mondial Ménopause aux côtés de Claudine Mercier, Catherine Sénart et Geneviève Charest.




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Chilean navy can’t explain ‘UFO’

THE Chilean navy has admitted it can’t explain a video filmed by its pilots showing a UFO in the country’s airspace.




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These guys are not exactly ‘dole bludgers’

DOCTORS from a top Australian university say they too were hit with erroneous Centrelink debt notices — and even a PhD can’t sort out the mess.




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The future of transport is utterly ridiculous

YOU could avoid peak hour traffic congestion and overcrowded public transport by flying to work. Yes, flying. It’s something that could actually happen.




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Rare ‘Morning Glory’ cloud dazzles Virgin flyers

ONE of the world’s most spectacular clouds made a dramatic entrance for passengers on an Adelaide-bound jet.




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CFA volunteers rally in Vic over deal

SOME volunteer firefighters feel left in the dark after the Country Fire Authority’s board and chief executive were replaced within 24 hours.




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Holiday in Greenland? New airports aim to entice tourists

The Arctic territory hopes that three new airports will pave the way for direct flights from the US and Europe.




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Nerves frayed in Canada and Mexico over US trade relations

As Americans prepare to vote in the presidential election, Canadians and Mexicans mull the likely impact. 




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Teashop 'forced to close' by VAT rules

Small businesses say they deliberately avoid earning too much, to stop becoming liable for the sales tax and losing money.




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Why Canada wants more overseas tourists to visit

Canada has launched a tourist drive but will tensions with China doom it to fail?




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Are luxury beauty advent calendars a rip-off?

They can cost hundreds of pounds, but are these products actually worth the money?




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Baby milk price promotion ban should end, watchdog suggests

Many parents opt for more expensive baby milk, equating higher costs with better quality, the watchdog found.