Alberta seeking to recruit foreign workers from United Arab Emirates, emails say

Alberta is looking to lure workers from the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) as part of a 2025 international recruitment mission, according to documents and emails shared with CBC News. It's a move that's raising concerns among labour leaders in the province.

In a Nov. 5 email, obtained by the federal NDP and shared with CBC News, an immigration partnerships advisor with Alberta Immigration and Multiculturalism outlined steps for participating employers interested in joining the mission, advising of two employer information sessions scheduled for later in the month.

A separate one-page document was shared with CBC News by Local 424 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, which represents more than 4,000 electricians in Alberta and the Northwest Territories.

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Northern Ontario man sentenced for killing his dog

Jason Howson of Sault Ste. Marie was sentenced after admitting to hanging his dog, Dax, from a tree on May 23. Police found the dead dog tied to a fallen tree, and Howson later confessed to the act, initially claiming his dog was missing. He was wearing the same clothes as the suspect described by witnesses.

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Politicians mark 35th anniversary of Polytechnique shooting at Montreal ceremony

Montreal marked the 35th anniversary of the 1989 Polytechnique Montréal massacre, honoring the 14 women killed in an anti-feminist attack. Dignitaries and survivors gathered to lay flowers and reflect on the tragedy, which also left 13 others injured. Polytechnique president Maud Cohen emphasized the importance of creating inclusive spaces where women can thrive, while former interim director Louis Courville recalled the chaos and grief of the event. The commemoration reinforced the commitment to remembering the victims and combating gender-based violence.

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Mother 'walked through fire' to save son from burning house

An Ottawa woman "walked through fire" to save her youngest son from their burning house earlier this week, her mother said.

Stephanie McDougall, 43, was seriously injured in the fire on Twyford Street on the night of Dec. 3. She remains in hospital. McDougall's mother Beth Conway described her daughter as a "gentle soul" who is devoted to her three sons. When the fire broke out, McDougall "had to cross the path of the fire" to reach the bedroom of her 11-year-old, her mother said.

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Quebec premier calls for ban on public prayer after another school controversy

François Legault says he would like to outlaw public prayer, following a La Presse report about religious behaviour at a Laval, Que., secondary school, including praving in classrooms.

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Ottawa mother 'walked through fire' to save son from burning house, family member says

Stephanie McDougall was badly injured in the Tuesday night fire at her family's Twyford Street home. The 43-year-old's lungs were severely damaged by smoke and she's now facing a lengthy hospital stay.

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CSIS says it will disclose 'some information' about foreign interference to Pierre Poilievre

Canada’s spy agency says it will disclose “some information” about foreign interference to Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, who has resisted getting the national security clearance he needs to review classified documents about the issue.

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Department in charge of Old Age Security doesn't know if payments are enough, auditor finds

A report by Canada’s auditor general criticizes Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) for failing to analyze the data it collects on seniors or assess whether government programs like Old Age Security (OAS) adequately meet their financial needs. Auditor General Karen Hogan emphasized the need for stronger analysis as Canada’s senior population is projected to double from 7 million in 2021 to over 14 million by 2061. The report highlights the urgency for ESDC to evaluate and address potential gaps in support for the growing senior population.

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Avalanche warnings issued across B.C. as rain and snow hit

Avalanche warnings have been issued for multiple regions of B.C., including on Metro Vancouver's North Shore mountains, following considerable snowfall from recent storms. "It's a heightened avalanche danger, essentially throughout the province," Jessie Percival of Avalanche Canada told CBC News. 

For the North Shore mountains and Sunshine Coast, the national organization says "loose wet avalanches" were predicted during the heavy rain on Saturday, and that on Sunday, "rider-triggered storm slabs are possible."

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Canadian woman violently killed in remote Scottish island: Court documents

An indictment presented in court Friday stated new details in the case of Aren Pearson, 40, accused of killing a Canadian woman in the remote Shetland Islands of Scotland. Court documents reveal Claire Leveque, 24, was stabbed, strangled and drowned.

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Taylor Swift’s End of the Eras Tour to take its final bow in Vancouver

After 149 shows, an estimated US$2 billion in revenue and countless outfit changes, Taylor Swift takes to the stage tonight in Vancouver for the final show of her Eras Tour.

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Winnipeggers who fled Syria say toppling of Assad regime brings feelings 'beyond happiness'

News of the Assad regime's fall in Syria brought Winnipeggers to tears and reignited their hopes for the country.

Tens of thousands of Syrians are celebrating the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, after rebels said they entered the city and toppled the longtime ruler. The rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and allied factions launched a lightning offensive on Nov. 27.

In Winnipeg, dozens gathered at the steps of the Manitoba Legislature on Sunday, braving the blowing snow to celebrate what they are framing as a turning point in Syria's history, and looking toward the possibility of building a country based on democracy, peace and freedom.

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Syrian Canadians cautiously optimistic for 'new era' after Assad regime toppled by rebels

Syrians in Canada expressed hope after rebels ousted President Bashar al-Assad and took control of Damascus, ending years of conflict and oppression. Assad reportedly fled to Russia, while Syrians celebrated in Damascus and Canadian cities like Winnipeg. Canada welcomed the regime's fall as a turning point for the Syrian people.

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Canadians with cancer spend an average $33K out of pocket for medical care: report

During her cancer treatment, Vanessa Percoco felt forced to choose between paying to feel better or making rent.
Percoco, 33, of Laval, Que., worked in special education and had just started on a short contract working with some Grade 3 students with special needs. A diagnosis of advanced colorectal cancer in 2022 put those plans on hold.

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Canada’s GST tax break creating holiday headache for some businesses

The Canadian government’s promised GST tax holiday takes effect in just under a week.
Businesses are trying to determine which items make the cut ahead of the weekend deadline, and in some cases its proving to be a bit of a headache.

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As Canada Post strike drags on, frustration mounts over 'prohibitive' courier costs

With the Canada Post strike now in its fourth week, some Canadians say they're frustrated with major courier companies like FedEx, UPS and Purolator that they've turned to as alternatives. "Calling Federal Express express is a bit of a sick joke," said Neil Roberts, a retired civil servant in Ottawa who tried to mail a 100-gram letter with FedEx. He was charged $35.29, and it took over a week to arrive at its destination.

A Canada Post spokesperson told CBC that the company wants to use part-time workers for affordable weekend deliveries, which the union has opposed. The union has also asked for higher wages to meet the cost of living, among other things.

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Freezing rain risk floats over much of Ottawa region

A common thread in a patchwork of weather alerts in eastern Ontario and parts of western Quebec Monday and Tuesday is freezing rain or drizzle. There are freezing rain warnings in the Bellevile, Brockville and Kingston area and in Grenville-sur-la-Rouge, Que.

These warnings north to Madoc and east to Prescott say freezing rain or snow could start around noon Monday, easing off in the evening and possibly coming back for an icy, drizzly encore overnight.

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Alberta government cancels U.A.E. foreign worker recruitment trip

The Alberta government has decided to cancel a foreign worker recruiting trip to the United Arab Emirates, according to a statement from the Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism Muhammad Yaseen. CBC News reported on Friday that the ministry was planning to recruit skilled workers from the U.A.E. as part of a 2025 international recruitment mission, tentatively scheduled for the end of February or for early March.

In a statement Sunday, Yaseen said the ministry was made aware of the potential recruitment mission earlier this week, but that after reviewing the mission's purpose, he has decided not to pursue it.

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Canadian Google searches dominated by international topics in 2024, along with solar eclipse and strikes

The solar eclipse was top of mind this year for Canadians, according to a new report from Google showing the things Canadians searched for the most in 2024.
"What time is the solar eclipse?" and "why can't you look at a solar eclipse?" were two of the top trending searches Canadians wanted to know the answer to.

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Frustrations mounting as Canada Post strike hits 25 days

CTV News' Regan Hasagawa with the latest from the picket lines in B.C. and the mounting frustrations from the union and its members.

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