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A statement from the Ontario Public Service Employees Union said 77 per cent of those who voted in a recent ballot backed the potential for a strike in mid-August.
August 18, 2025 - 16:16 | Isaac Callan | Global News - Ottawa
Canada is leading the way when it comes to volunteering to work at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Organizers of the Canadian end of the tournament say Toronto and Vancouver rank one-two among the 16 host cities in the number of applications.
August 18, 2025 - 16:09 | Neil Davidson | The Globe and Mail
An expert who has disposed of bombs in some of the world’s most dangerous places says European governments pinning their security hopes on land mines are turning to an ineffective tool that will only spread misery and hunger.“It’s an outdated technology that can quite quickly be rendered useless,” said Gary Toombs, a senior explosive disposal technician with the charity Humanity and Inclusion.
August 18, 2025 - 15:58 | Dylan Robertson | The Globe and Mail
Consumer sentiment in the United States is reaching lows not seen since the Great Recession. Will Canada be next to feel the ripple effects of the trade war?
August 18, 2025 - 15:30 | Ari Rabinovitch | Global News - Canada
Federal officials are warning they are expecting an elevated risk of wildfires across much of the country from now until the end of September.For August, increased fire danger is expected over much of Western Canada and the Northwest Territories, according to a technical briefing presentation for reporters. Southern British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan are expected to have the highest risk given dry conditions and warmer than normal temperatures.
August 18, 2025 - 15:28 | Emily Haws | The Globe and Mail
Canada's Emergency Management Minister provided an update on Monday about the current wildfire activity, especially in western provinces and on the East Coast.
August 18, 2025 - 15:20 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada
