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Claims open in $12.5M class-action settlement over WestJet baggage fees

Claims open in $12.5M class-action settlement over WestJet baggage fees

VANCOUVER — Some travellers who checked baggage on certain WestJet flights between 2014 and 2019 may now claim their share of a class-action settlement approved by the British Columbia Supreme Court last month and valued at $12.5 million.
Can AI be Cancon? CRTC launches review of Canadian content definition

Can AI be Cancon? CRTC launches review of Canadian content definition

OTTAWA — The CRTC is looking at how to redefine Canadian content, launching a new consultation on the question with plans to hold a public hearing in the spring.
Edmonton zoo debuts endangered red panda cubs Fred and George

Edmonton zoo debuts endangered red panda cubs Fred and George

EDMONTON — Two red panda cubs named after twin wizards in the "Harry Potter" series have made their debut at the Edmonton Valley Zoo.
Ottawa rules out early intervention to end Canada Post strike

Ottawa rules out early intervention to end Canada Post strike

OTTAWA — The Liberal government in Ottawa is signalling it's not currently planning to intervene to end the Canada Post strike, even though the two sides appear to be far apart and the strike is hitting at the busiest time of year for the postal serv
TV funnyman Conan O’Brien is tapped to host next Oscars

TV funnyman Conan O’Brien is tapped to host next Oscars

NEW YORK (AP) — A year after turning to comedian Jimmy Kimmel for the second time to host their big show, the Academy Awards will pivot to another familiar TV funnyman — Conan O’Brien.
S&P/TSX composite closes down more than 150 points, U.S. stock markets also sink

S&P/TSX composite closes down more than 150 points, U.S. stock markets also sink

TORONTO — Stock markets in Canada and the U.S. fell Friday as investors began to digest the implications of a Donald Trump presidency.
Retail sales up solidly in October as Americans showed continued willingness to spend

Retail sales up solidly in October as Americans showed continued willingness to spend

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans stepped up their spending at retailers last month in the latest sign that healthy consumer spending is driving the economy's steady growth. Retail sales rose 0.
Immigration cuts will help housing gap, PBO says, but less than government projects

Immigration cuts will help housing gap, PBO says, but less than government projects

OTTAWA — The federal government is overestimating the impact its cuts to immigration will have on the country's housing shortage, the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer said in a new report.
Montreal children’s hospitals over capacity, ask parents not to come unless urgent

Montreal children’s hospitals over capacity, ask parents not to come unless urgent

Montreal pediatric hospitals are surging over capacity and asking parents to avoid the emergency department unless their child is seriously ill or injured. Dr.
Blue Bombers defensive back Tyrell Ford focused as Winnipeg returns to Grey Cup

Blue Bombers defensive back Tyrell Ford focused as Winnipeg returns to Grey Cup

VANCOUVER — Jordan Younger knew right away that Tyrell Ford was a special talent. He first noticed the Canadian defensive back at the CFL combine in 2022 and was impressed.