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Back on earth, astronaut Chris Hadfield writes about space
The Canadian author discussed his book, Final Orbit, on Bookends with Mattea Roach. Source link
Budget, government’s fate up in the air as MPs prepare for crucial vote
The House of Commons is set for one final vote on the main budget motion that will determine if the fiscal policy can go ahead and if the Liberals can keep governing. Source link
Illicit crypto-to-cash deals are unlocking new ways to launder money in Canada
Canada has long had a problem with dirty money in its economy, whether in banking or real estate, but the advent of anonymous crypto-to-cash services has opened new frontiers for potential laundering and illicit finance, experts say. Source link
A minister under fire, alleged lobbyist connections: Ontario's Skills Development Fund controversy explained
The latest scandal at Queen’s Park revolves around the Skills Development Fund – a little known pocket of government funding for organizations to address challenges in hiring, training or retraining workers. Source link
Budget 2025 slashes Canada Student Grants, experts warn
Some experts are concerned that post-secondary students will have access to less money through the Canada Student Grant (CSG), based on a line item buried in Budget 2025. Source link
Rogers clients complain of customer service nightmare, spending hours on hold to resolve simple issues
Rogers customers say they’re furious about what they say is a lack of customer service — spending hours and hours trying to cancel services or fix bills — as workers who handled Rogers customer service calls get laid off. Experts point to a lack of competition in the industry and few regulatory protections as the […]
Federal refugee employment program faces 'extremely long, ballooning wait times'
Instead of months, a federal program is now taking years to process the applications of skilled refugees living overseas and have a job waiting for them in Canada. Source link
Canada bounces Mexico in Billie Jean Cup playoffs, advances to 2026 qualifiers
Team Canada has advanced to the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers after defeating host Mexico on Sunday to win the Group A playoffs at Club Sonoma. Source link
Calgary MLA apologizes for using 'inappropriate word' in voicemail to constituent
Calgary-Peigan MLA Tanya Fir has apologized to a constituent after leaving a voicemail punctuated with profanity, which was shared online. Source link
Canada's Valerie Maltais earns pair of silvers at speedskating World Cup
Canadian speedskater Valerie Maltais picked up two World Cup silver medals on the final day of competition on Sunday. Source link