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Compensating passengers for flight disruptions not enough: advocate

Compensating passengers for flight disruptions not enough: advocate

A consumer advocate says two recent regulatory rulings ordering Canadian airlines to compensate passengers for flight disruptions won't be enough to improve air travel in this country.
Poilievre's leadership win could signal change for social conservative wing of party

Poilievre's leadership win could signal change for social conservative wing of party

Poilievre's crushing win raises questions about the status and power of the party's social conservatives.
Canadian pandemic homebuyers have zero regrets, survey shows

Canadian pandemic homebuyers have zero regrets, survey shows

Buying a home in the middle of the pandemic may not seem wise, but survey shows 84 per cent of Canadians who did so are happy with their purchase today.
St. Albert native puts skills to the test for new season of Top Chef Canada

St. Albert native puts skills to the test for new season of Top Chef Canada

Ready to cheer on the Alberta entrant in this season's Top Chef Canada?
Grieving mother welcomes new 3-digit suicide prevention hotline

Grieving mother welcomes new 3-digit suicide prevention hotline

Woman who lost her son to suicide in June says national hotline to launch next fall will be a great tool.
Former PMs, Canadian celebrities join delegation for Queen's funeral in London

Former PMs, Canadian celebrities join delegation for Queen's funeral in London

Canada is sending a handful of celebrities alongside its official delegation to the Queen's state funeral Monday in London.
Stone carving returned to artist with apology from museum

Stone carving returned to artist with apology from museum

When the 100-kilogram carving was discovered on a Vancouver Island beach in 2020, it was heralded as an indigenous artifact.
Canadian households have $6B worth of dead cellphones lying around

Canadian households have $6B worth of dead cellphones lying around

According to a new MCE Systems survey, Canadians have roughly 60 million idle phones lying around the house.
'Now 15 per cent is rude:' Tipping fatigue hits customers as requests rise

'Now 15 per cent is rude:' Tipping fatigue hits customers as requests rise

Tipping fatigue is hitting consumers as requests for gratuities increase and spread to new businesses amid the rise of automated payment machines and preset tip suggestions. 
Alberta destination is one of Canada's top 5 epic hidden gems

Alberta destination is one of Canada's top 5 epic hidden gems

Fresh Tracks Canada has put together some bucket list experiences without ever leaving the country.
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