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WestJet pilots file for federal conciliation; months of contract talks unsuccessful

WestJet pilots file for federal conciliation; months of contract talks unsuccessful

CALGARY — The union that represents pilots at WestJet says it is asking for federal assistance after months of failing to reach a contract agreement with the airline.
Ottawa spending $2M on new unmarked graves report lacks 'transparency': official

Ottawa spending $2M on new unmarked graves report lacks 'transparency': official

Ottawa's decision to contract work around the search for unmarked graves to an non-Indigenous organization based in the Netherlands risks causing harm and lacks transparency, says a government-appointed adviser dedicated to the issue.
Alberta Serious Incident Response Team investigating shooting of woman after chase

Alberta Serious Incident Response Team investigating shooting of woman after chase

STRATHMORE, ALBERTA — The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team is investigating a police shooting that left a woman injured following a high-speed chase east of Calgary.
Musk deputy's words on Starlink 'weaponization' vex Ukraine

Musk deputy's words on Starlink 'weaponization' vex Ukraine

BOSTON (AP) — Ukrainians reacted Thursday with puzzlement and some ire to comments by a top Starlink official that their country has “weaponized” the satellite internet service, which has been pivotal to their national survival.
Macron weighs kicking Putin out of French Legion of Honor

Macron weighs kicking Putin out of French Legion of Honor

BRUSSELS (AP) — Ukraine’s wartime leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy has now been bestowed with France’s highest medal of honor. But there’s a problem: Russian President Vladimir Putin has the same medal.
'The worst time to go backwards': International aid groups fear cuts as budget looms

'The worst time to go backwards': International aid groups fear cuts as budget looms

OTTAWA — Canada's aid sector is nervously awaiting this spring's federal budget amid fears of funding cuts that could require projects abroad to shut down.
Ottawa appeals court ruling directing government to help repatriate four men in Syria

Ottawa appeals court ruling directing government to help repatriate four men in Syria

OTTAWA — The federal government is appealing a judge's declaration that four Canadian men being held in Syrian camps are entitled to Ottawa's help to return home.
Trade minister hopes public sees her 'sincerity' since admitting ethics error

Trade minister hopes public sees her 'sincerity' since admitting ethics error

OTTAWA — International Trade Minister Mary Ng said Friday she hopes Canadians will see the "sincerity" in her efforts to make amends after breaking federal ethics rules, while sidestepping demands that she resign or refund taxpayers.
How cashless spending has grown since 2015

How cashless spending has grown since 2015

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Canmore Museum looking to public to help preserve town’s building history

Canmore Museum looking to public to help preserve town’s building history

“Development continues at a quick pace in the valley. We don’t want to lose those places and buildings that tell important stories and ground our community.”
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