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Airlines' 'bait-and-switch' strategy lures customers to flights that never take off

Airlines' 'bait-and-switch' strategy lures customers to flights that never take off

OTTAWA — Rob Przybylski and Courtney Ross were slated to wrap up the month on a Costa Rican beach, sipping sugarcane cocktails with friends and family as they celebrated their wedding. Instead, the Oshawa, Ont.
After waiting with bated breath, Canadians welcome Biden's win with open arms

After waiting with bated breath, Canadians welcome Biden's win with open arms

Canadians across the country ushered in what they hoped would be a new, calmer era of relations with the United States on Saturday, welcoming U.S. president-elect Joe Biden with open arms.
Kamala Harris's Canadian classmates celebrate after her vice-presidential win

Kamala Harris's Canadian classmates celebrate after her vice-presidential win

MONTREAL — Kamala Harris became the first woman and first person of colour elected vice-president of the United States on Saturday, a victory that holds a special meaning for her former schoolmates and current students at the Montreal high school she
National employment numbers for October from Statistics Canada, at a glance

National employment numbers for October from Statistics Canada, at a glance

OTTAWA — A quick look at Canada's October employment (numbers from the previous month in brackets): Unemployment rate: 8.9 per cent (9.0) Employment rate: 59.4 per cent (59.1) Participation rate: 65.2 per cent (65.
Canada not on track to hit its first electric car target in 2025

Canada not on track to hit its first electric car target in 2025

OTTAWA — National cash rebates convinced more Canadians to buy an electric car in the last 18 months, but Transport Canada says it won't be enough to hit the first zero-emission vehicle sales targets in 2025.
Trudeau congratulates Joe Biden on victory in U.S. presidential election

Trudeau congratulates Joe Biden on victory in U.S. presidential election

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has congratulated Democrat Joe Biden and running mate Kamala Harris on winning the U.S. presidential election. Trudeau says he looks forward to "tackling the world's greatest challenges together.
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 1:17 p.m. EST on Nov. 7, 2020: There are 258,184 confirmed cases in Canada.
PREVIEW: Mayfield music revue a celebration and--this year--a comfort

PREVIEW: Mayfield music revue a celebration and--this year--a comfort

Dinner theatre's annual holiday season rock 'n roll revue is on--with song, dance, a live band and COVID-19-friendly staging.
Neerlandia shooter among nation’s best

Neerlandia shooter among nation’s best

Brent Webster, a member of Canada’s F-Class shooting team, misses chance at World Championships due to COVID-19 and event cancellation
Whole Foods reverses poppy ban for workers following heavy criticism

Whole Foods reverses poppy ban for workers following heavy criticism

Grocery chain Whole Foods Market reversed a policy Friday that forbid employees from wearing poppies -- a rule the prime minister described as a "silly mistake." The U.S.
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