Albertans rally for separation amid nationalist fervor
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 7:20 pm more...
In Alberta, supporters of separation from Canada took to the streets to protest federal policies and legislative proposals aimed at lowering the referendum threshold. The demonstration clearly reflects a growing regional discontent, challenging the age-old narrative of Canadian unity with some sharp local irony.
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IKEA Strike in Montreal: Workers Reject Insufficient Wage Increase
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 1:21 pm more...
At Montreal’s major IKEA store, employees have taken industrial action after union leadership rejected a modest five per cent wage increase offer spanning four years. The union maintained the raise fell short of matching inflation, intensifying labour-management tensions and sparking a direct protest against what workers deem an unacceptable effort at fair compensation.
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Romanian Presidential Election: Tension, Chaos, and Extreme-Right Resurgence
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 12:20 am more...
As Romania nears its high-stakes presidential vote, political tensions are palpable. Economic woes and anti-establishment fervor are fueling a notable resurgence of extreme-right sentiments, setting the stage for potential chaos. Voters now face a critical choice between traditional governance and radical alternatives amid mounting political uncertainty.
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Wisconsin Governor Defies Arrest Threat Over Border Guidance
Friday, May 2, 2025, 3:13 pm more...
In an unexpected twist, Wisconsin’s governor has dismissed chilling threats of arrest levied by a top U.S. border adviser over state-issued guidance. With a blend of bold defiance and measured rhetoric, the governor vows to remain steadfast as political tensions simmer.
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Indigenous groups clash with HBC over cultural artifacts
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 8:21 pm more...
Indigenous leaders are pressuring the Hudson’s Bay Company to address concerns over historic and ceremonial items, with one faction demanding a detailed catalogue of artifacts slated for auction and another calling for the return of culturally sacred objects—a contentious debate over respect for Indigenous heritage.
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Saskatchewan separation vote stirs political debate
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 3:21 pm more...
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has reinforced his support for Canadian unity despite calls for a plebiscite on separation. Moe’s remarks, insisting residents may trigger legislative action, have fueled a heated regional debate marked by equal parts defiance and incredulity.
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Niobec Mine Strike Erupts Among Unionized Workers in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 10:21 am more...
Approximately 300 unionized employees at the Niobec mine have launched a strike that is stoking tensions in one of Canada’s few niobium production hubs. The labor action highlights a deepening rift between workers and management, leaving industry insiders to wonder if this standoff will fundamentally disrupt production.
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Supreme Court reviews youth-led climate lawsuit
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 7:21 am more...
Canada's top judicial body is weighing whether to hear a groundbreaking lawsuit initiated by young activists challenging provincial climate targets. With potential to redefine government accountability on environmental issues, the case has sparked heated debates as critics and supporters alike await a decision that could reshape climate policy.
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