Naval supply ship budget increase of almost $1 billion blamed on problems encountered building vessels, extra labour costs Earlier this summer, the federal government quietly announced that a contract awarded to Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards Co. Ltd. for two supply ships had grown by almost $1 billion.Photo by Seaspan /. The difficulties encountered in building Canada’s … Read more
The union requires the employees at its headquarters office to be onsite at least two days a week despite fighting hybrid work arrangements for public servants A Public Service Alliance of Canada sign.Photo by ERROL MCGIHON /Postmedia An employee working for the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) has filed a human rights complaint against … Read more
Director Azazel Jacobs, left, Carrie Coon, Natasha Lyonne and Elizabeth Olsen in New York in August. (Evelyn Freja / For The Times) Nothing brings people together quite like the death of a loved one. But also, nothing brings out the small slights, simmering resentments and long-term emotional connections quite like the death of a loved … Read more
“In this case, the company’s request for financial assistance … did not meet current criteria, particularly with regard to social acceptability,” Natural Resources minister says. Quebec Minister of Natural Resources and Forests Maïte Blanchette Vezina tables a legislation on mining May 28 at the legislature in Quebec City. This week, Quebec announced it will not … Read more
Besties Brad Pitt and George Clooney flaunted their bromance at the premiere of their new film, “Wolfs.” Pitt, 60, and Clooney, 63, laughed and greeted each other in front of cameras at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, Calif., on Wednesday. The dynamic duo appeared to be having a good time as they joked around … Read more
San Francisco Mayor London Breed, right, walks with Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin (Eric Risberg / Associated Press) Good morning. Here’s what we’re covering today: Has famously liberal San Francisco moved too far right to embrace an old-school progressive for mayor? The impact of the Fed’s interest rate cuts could be greater in California … Read more
Laval police have released surveillance video of the suspect they are seeking. Laval police are seeking a suspect in connection with the theft of gold chains Aug. 12, 2024. Photo by Laval police Laval police have turned to the public in an effort to track down a suspect connected with a jewelry-store theft in August. … Read more
Investigators want to hear from anyone who witnessed the Sept. 12 incident, particularly anyone who was in a white, late model Rav4 Toyota. Montreal police vehicles.Photo by John Kenney /Montreal Gazette The Sûreté du Québec is seeking the public’s assistance in locating witnesses to the death last week of a man on Highway 40 at l’Acadie … Read more
The only premiers to rank lower in the latest poll are Ontario’s Doug Ford and New Brunswick’s Blain Higgs. Premier François Legault speaks at a press conference in August.Photo by Dave Sidaway /Montreal Gazette He may have enjoyed an eight-point bump in popularity since the beginning of the year, but Quebec Premier François Legault remains … Read more
The Plantain Paradise French Toast at Ahinke’s Kitchen, serving up a fusion of brunch classics and authentic Nigerian flavours in southeast Calgary. Brent Calver/PostmediaPhoto by Brent Calver/Postmedia /Brent Calver/Postmedia Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Calgary is, … Read more
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