Oct. 7 anniversary: Killing of Montreal native leaves void

As negotiations between the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) and Canada Post continue, the corporation reported a nearly $1.3 billion operating loss for 2024, citing outdated constraints and intensified competition in e-commerce as contributing factors. The union has implemented a nationwide overtime ban, and after a strike in late 2024, Canada Post's financial decline worsened, with parcel revenue down significantly. In response to the annual report, CUPW's president criticized the report for omitting key...

Canada expressed relief following a ruling from the U.S. Court of International Trade that President Donald Trump lacked the authority to impose extensive tariffs on its trading partners. Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the decision as aligned with Canada's stance against Trump's tariffs but highlighted ongoing concerns regarding unjustified tariffs on steel, aluminum, and auto sectors. He emphasized the need for Canada to diversify its trading relationships while Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre called for true...

SummaryMontreal's outdoor markets, including Jean-Talon, Atwater, and Maisonneuve, are popular summer destinations for both residents and tourists. However, some merchants are facing significant rent increases this year, which they warn could result in higher prices for consumers. The non-profit group responsible for the city's public markets, Aux Trouvailles Gourmandes de Fanny, is accused of concealing important information related to these changes. Full Article

SummaryThe city council in Williams Lake, B.C., is considering declaring a state of local emergency due to a rise in street disorder and violence. This proposal has faced opposition, and there is uncertainty regarding the level of support it would receive from the B.C. government. The situation has been exacerbated by repeated vandalism, including incidents involving public facilities such as park toilets. Full Article

A month after the stillbirth of their daughter Makayla Poppy at 33 weeks, Nick and Laura Bordignon received an invoice for her autopsy addressed to her by name. The invoice revealed that her remains had been in the morgue for two weeks longer than necessary, highlighting the lack of a clear system for post-stillbirth care for families. An expert noted that such situations can occur when there is inadequate support and organization in the aftermath...

SummaryLt.-Col Jordan Herzberg of the Israeli Defense Forces discusses the devastation of Kfar Kila, Lebanon, previously occupied by Hezbollah, emphasizing that Israel's conflict is solely with the terror group, not the Lebanese people. After a significant military operation, Hezbollah has been largely incapacitated, and Herzberg expresses hope for a future with a reformed Lebanese government free from Hezbollah's influence. The IDF remains vigilant, having learned from past mistakes and now actively managing security in the...