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Persistent uncertainty around US trade policy has kept Canadian businesses on tenterhooks, discouraging hiring. Published On 5 Sep 20255 Sep 2025 Canada had almost 1.6 million people unemployed in August as the economy lost thousands of jobs and its unemployment rate reached a nine-year peak, barring the pandemic years. On Friday, data released by Statistics…
Vancouver, Canada: Nearly three weeks after flight attendants went on strike against Canada’s largest airline, Air Canada workers are voting on a contract to resolve the dispute, which galvanised the country’s labour movement. Roughly 10,500 flight attendants launched a three-day strike on August 16, during the country’s peak month for air travel. After a day…
The number of foreign visitors to the United States continues to decline, as a range of policies put forth by the administration of US President Donald Trump has made tourists wary of travelling to the country. In July, foreign visits to the US decreased by 3 percent year-over-year, according to recently released preliminary government data. That…
Today on The Stream: Cosmetic surgery and beauty tourism thrive in the age of social media, but the pursuit of perfection isn’t free. Under the glow of filters and flawless selfies, a growing number of people are reshaping their bodies to match online beauty ideals. This episode looks at how platforms like Instagram and TikTok, along…
Blazes across several Canadian provinces and territories pose health risks to Canadians and their southern neighbours. Smoke from wildfires burning in Canada has triggered air quality alerts over the border in the United States. Several blazes continued to rage across Canada on Saturday, sending smoke wafting over several states in the US Midwest and bringing…
UK and 13 allies have accused Iran of plotting killings and kidnappings on Western soil. The United Kingdom and 13 allied nations have publicly accused Iran’s intelligence services of orchestrating a wave of assassination attempts, abductions and intimidation campaigns against individuals residing in Europe and North America. In a joint statement issued on Thursday, governments…
NewsFeed Canada has become the latest country to announce its intention to recognise a Palestinian state if certain conditions are met. Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned the Israeli government for allowing a catastrophe to unfold in Gaza. Published On 31 Jul 202531 Jul 2025 Source link
Canadian PM says Hamas cannot play a role in the future of Palestine or take part in possible 2026 elections. Canada has joined several Western countries in announcing its intention to recognise a Palestinian state amid the continuing Israeli atrocities unfolding in Gaza. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney made the announcement on Wednesday. He explained…
Krysten Lawton, 53, works in health and safety at Ford Motor Company of Canada’s engine plant in Windsor, Ontario — mere blocks from the Detroit River — where she has worked for 30 years. Lawton is a fourth-generation auto worker in Windsor, an industrial hub abutting Canada’s US border near Detroit. Her great-grandfather, both grandfathers…
Today on The Stream: Are influencers a trustworthy alternative to traditional journalists? Gen Z, in particular, is turning to social media rather than traditional media outlets for their news. This episode explores the rising influence of content creators as trusted sources of information. It examines how governments and organisations are increasingly harnessing this trend as a tool of soft power. Are audiences genuinely being informed, or subtly influenced? And in…
