Amazon to close Quebec facilities, insists it’s not because of new union

Amazon announced on Wednesday it will shutter its facilities in Quebec in the coming weeks and cut more than 1,700 jobs. A company spokesperson said Amazon will outsource deliveries to smaller contractors. The spokesperson insisted that the decision was tied to cost savings — not the recent unionization of about 300 employees at a Laval, Que.,…

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Ascending Canadian Para alpine skier Michaela Gosselin overcomes physical, mental anguish of major injury

Michaela Gosselin was in the spotlight in a day which Canada’s Para alpine team dominated with seven podium finishes at a recent World Cup downhill event in Santa Caterina, Italy. For the 23-year-old native of Collingwood, Ont., claiming her first two career World Cup victories in Italy was a milestone moment. But what made it even more remarkable…

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As Trump renews tariff threat, Alberta premier calls for diplomacy not retaliation

As U.S. President Donald Trump renews his tariff threat, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says diplomacy, not retaliation, is the best way for Canada to stifle the risk of punishing new trade sanctions. Smith held a virtual news conference on Tuesday to share her reaction to Trump’s inauguration day — a return to the White House which…

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Roman Sadovsky to battle 2 other Canadians for men’s spot at figure skating worlds

Roman Sadovsky captured his second national title with a strong performance at last weekend’s Canadian figure skating championships. He’ll have to deliver again to represent Canada at the world championships. Skate Canada revealed all its assignments Monday for the competition to be held from March 24 to 30 in Boston, except the only men’s spot….

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Kingston, Ont., declares emergency as roughly 1 in 3 households struggle with food insecurity

For Kingston, Ont., city councillor Greg Ridge, the pain of food insecurity is personal. When Ridge was eight years old, his dad was hurt on the job and had to go on disability. Ridge said he recalls wondering why his grandparents were suddenly dropping off groceries and his parents were talking in hushed tones about money….

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