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Northern lights could be visible across Canada this week, even in Toronto and Vancouver
Narcity
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July 22, 2025
The northern lights could be seen all over Canada this week. That includes places that don't usually get the aurora like Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal! A new northern lights forecast from NOAA said the aurora could plunge south on...
Mali Court Upholds Detention of Barrick Employees
Investing News Network
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July 22, 2025
A Malian court has upheld the detention of four employees of Barrick Mining (TSX:ABX,NYSE:B), rejecting an appeal filed by the Canadian mining company as its dispute with the military-led government deepens. According to a Bloomberg report, Judge...
In Canada's auto capital, repair shops say skilled technicians are nearly impossible to find
CBC/Radio-Canada
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July 22, 2025
Recruiting a licensed auto technician in Canada's automotive capital is so difficult that at least one company has been approved to hire a temporary foreign worker for the position. Peter Solly, owner of Macdonald's Auto Repair and Maintenance,...
Safety helmet certified for both Canada and U.S
Canadian Consulting Engineer
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Photo courtesy Studson. Studson’s SHK-1 full-brim safety helmet, designed for workers in the construction, mining, oil and gas sectors, has achieved dual certification in Canada and the U.S. The certification under both CSA Z94.1-15 (R2024) and...
The public service’s RTO policy needs to balance employees’ needs, too
Policy Options
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July 22, 2025
When federal public servants were ordered back to the office three days a week last September, a hybrid model was adopted with the goal of enhancing collaboration and fostering a strong workplace culture. But that has not been the result across...
Schools should be safe for teaching staff
Winnipeg Free Press
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July 22, 2025
Opinion It’s a crisis that’s been simmering in silence for too long — one that has grown so steadily that teachers and support staff across Canada are now sounding the alarm with increasing urgency. Violence in the classroom is on the rise, and...
Sakatchewan joins Alberta and Ontario in Canada pipeline drive
Upstream
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The hydrocarbon-rich province of Saskatchewan has joined Alberta and Ontario in their plan to encourage investment into expanding Canada's pipeline network. Under a memorandum of understanding (MoU), the three provinces will work collectively to...
The bestselling Canadian books of 2025, so far
CBC/Radio-Canada
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July 22, 2025
Here's a ranked list of the top 20 books Canadians have been buying so far in 2025. This bestseller list is compiled by Bookmanager using weekly sales stats from more than 260 Canadian independent stores between January 1 and June 30 of this year....
Trump's economic team sees job growth and tariff success amid Powell feud
FOX Business
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National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett weighs in on President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements. Amid a growing standoff between President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, the White House is highlighting a...
Catholic board cutting 23 jobs as it grapples with $7.1M deficit
Orillia News
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County board says special education is main pinch-point in this year’s budget deficit; ‘We've been seeing this coming. This has been an ongoing issue,’ says official The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board will be slashing 23 full-time...
B.C.’s independent wood manufacturers decry retroactive U.S. softwood duties
Brandon Sun
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July 26, 2025
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s independent wood product makers say hundreds of small- and medium-sized manufacturers may be forced to shut down in light of the latest decision from the United States to raise anti-dumping duties on Canadian...
What employers can learn from that ‘kiss cam’ viral moment
Benefits Canada
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July 22, 2025
Read: 4 tips to handle workplace romance Relationships involving a manager and subordinate can open the door to legal and reputational risk, especially if the relationship breaks down, wrote Daniel Wong, partner and chair of the employment and...
Best online casinos in Canada for 2025
The Toronto Star
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Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. The sites listed in this article represent the views and opinions of iGaming.com Ltd. The posting of this content does not constitute an endorsement from The Toronto Star or its affiliates. Looking for the...
USCIS to Increase Scrutiny for TN Visa Requirements: Impact on Employers
JD Supra - California
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July 22, 2025
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently updated its policy manual regarding TN visa eligibility requirements. The new guidance imposes stricter guidelines for eligibility. Changes focus on the nature of the employer, the...
Senft to step down as CEO of Seeds Canada
Okotoks Online
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July 22, 2025
The founding CEO of the five-year-old organization will stay on until January 2026 Seeds Canada is looking for a new chief executive officer after Barry Senft announced he is stepping down from the role he’s held for about four years. Senft will...
Ocean Startup Project Announces Program to Support Canadian Ocean Startups ($25K Per Company Available)
T-Net
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Ocean Startup Project Announces Program to Support Canadian Ocean Startups ($25K Per Company Available) Vancouver, BC, July 22, 2025--(T-Net)--The Ocean Startup Project (OSP) has announced the launch of Amplify, a new co-designed and collaborative...
Tillsonburg Council Notebook: Staff to look at accessibility improvements at community centre
West Elgin Chronicle
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Staff to investigate accessibility items at community centreArticle content Tillsonburg’s Accessibility Advisory Committee Recommendation has made a handful of recommendations to council after a recent tour of the Tillsonburg Community Centre....
South Dakota Farmers See Hemp As A Way To Bring Jobs To Small Towns And Absorb Carbon
Marijuana Moment
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July 22, 2025
“Hemp absorbs carbon as it grows, and we can lock the carbon into the various materials produced.” By Joshua Haiar, South Dakota Searchlight Ken Meyer’s boots imprint the fine layer of dust settled over the concrete floor as he walks through South...
How her job as a community counsellor taught this filmmaker to be a better storyteller
CBC/Radio-Canada
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July 22, 2025
For Jules Arita Koostachin, filmmaking is a way for her to bring together all aspects of who she is: as a writer, a community worker, and an InNiNew IsKwew (Cree woman). That mix of identities, as well as a career shaped by years of listening,...
Youth Conference — Cultivating Tomorrow’s Leaders
ABILITY Magazine
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Circa 2005 Emerging young leaders in the disability community share one overriding similarity: the world may be big, but their goals are bigger. Earlier this year, a handful of young adults aged 18 to 33 seized the opportunity to share their...