City budget ends 8 years of significant increases in taxes and expenses

Canada Post has removed the deadline for its Santa Claus letter program due to a national workers' strike halting mail delivery before the holidays, with 55,000 workers on strike for over two weeks. The service ensures all letters to Santa will reach the North Pole once operations resume, but delivery dates are not guaranteed, as some communities are stepping in to ensure replies by Christmas. Santa's North Pole post office has replied to over 45...

Animal rights activists are calling on Canadian authorities to intervene and stop Charles River Laboratories from using the endangered macaque monkeys that arrived at Montreal-Mirabel International Airport on Nov. 8 for biomedical research. The activists fear that the monkeys will be subjected to harmful experiments if action is not taken promptly. The fate of these monkeys hangs in the balance as concerns grow over their well-being and the ethics of using them for research purposes....

Residents of an Alberta town recently voted in favor of a bylaw banning the display of rainbow flags and crosswalks. The decision has sparked controversy and debate, with some residents supporting the bylaw as a way to maintain neutrality in public spaces, while others argue that it is discriminatory and exclusionary. The issue has highlighted tensions around LGBTQ rights and inclusivity in the community. Full Article

A Delaware judge ruled that Tesla CEO Elon Musk is not entitled to a $56 billion compensation package, despite a shareholder vote in June to reinstate it. Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick of the Court of Chancery stated that the pay package was excessive and rescinded it, leading to an appeal by Tesla. McCormick ordered Tesla to pay lawyers $345 million and highlighted Musk's improper control of the 2018 board process. Full Article

Health-care workers in Quebec are concerned about the government's creation of Santé Québec, warning that it could lead to confusion, worsened patient care, and increased privatization of health services. The new health authority is already causing alarm among professionals in the field, who fear negative consequences for the healthcare system in the province. Critics are urging the government to reconsider its approach to avoid potential harm to patients and the healthcare industry. Full Article

Explore Edmonton is requesting an additional $6 million from the City of Edmonton to continue running the Edmonton Expo Centre and Edmonton Convention Centre efficiently. Despite receiving $11.7 million from the city annually, the organization insists it needs the full amount to cover costs and avoid returning the venues to the city, which could result in a loss of sales and reduced operations. CEO Traci Bednard emphasized the importance of spreading costs over both buildings...