Saba Aziz
National Online Journalist
Saba Aziz is a national online journalist based in Toronto. She has been covering the health beat for Global News among other topics.
Previously, she worked at Al Jazeera English, focusing on the Middle East, South Asia, women’s rights and the COVID-19 pandemic.
She has written extensively about sports and covered major international sports events in Qatar (including the 2019 FIFA Club World Cup).
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As Canada Post strike hits 1-week mark, some urge Ottawa to step inAs a nationwide Canada Post strike reaches the one-week mark, the federal government is being urged by some to immediately step in to end the labour disruption.CanadaNov 22
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As Canada Post strike continues, 85K passports are stuck in the mailEmployment and Social Development Canada says approximately 85,000 passports that were printed and ready to be mailed are being held by Service Canada.CanadaNov 21
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‘GST holiday’ for all, $250 cheques for some: What Ottawa is promisingThe federal government says Canadians will get a 'GST holiday' on groceries this holiday season, while those making under $150,000 annually will also be getting a cheque.CanadaNov 21
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Paul Bernardo parole hearing ‘working to accommodate’ victims’ families in personA lawyer representing the families of Bernardo's teenage victims earlier said his clients' requests to attend the parole hearing in person had been denied.CanadaNov 20
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These were Canada’s top 10 stolen vehicles in 2023As car theft finally decelerates in Canada after a surge in recent years, the country’s top 10 stolen vehicles for 2023 have been revealed – and they’re mostly SUVs.CanadaNov 19
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Canadians will get child benefit cheques this week amid Canada Post strikeParents who are expecting child benefit payments via mail will still get their cheques delivered on Wednesday, Canada Post and the Canada Revenue Agency has said.CanadaNov 18
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Canada Post says ‘parties remain far apart’ as strike continuesCanada Post and its workers’ union are entering a fresh round of mediated negotiations on Monday as a nationwide postal strike enters its fourth dayCanadaNov 18
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As Canada’s diabetes rates stabilize, experts say it’s not all good newsAs global diabetes rates rise, prevalence of the disease in Canada has stabilized in recent years, with women seeing the most progress, new research suggests.HealthNov 14
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Canada Post: No agreement so far as work stoppage deadline nearsThe clock is ticking for Canada Post and its workers’ union to reach an agreement in their long-running labour dispute to avoid a potential work stoppage.ConsumerNov 14
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As Canada Post job action looms, what to know about other delivery optionsAmid the uncertainty of a job action at Canada Post, other courier services are already preparing for an influx of deliveries and making contingency plans.ConsumerNov 13
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Canada Post issues lockout notice after union’s strike warningThe Canadian Union of Postal Workers said in a statement Tuesday morning that it has issued a 72-hour strike notice, but it remains unclear if employees will walk off the job.CanadaNov 12
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Remembrance Day: Canada honours veterans’ ‘legacy of courage’Canadians are marking Remembrance Day with events taking place across the country honouring veterans who served in war and those who sacrificed their lives serving the nation.CanadaNov 11
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‘No rush’ for snap election in Canada after Trump win, experts sayAs the dust settles on the U.S. election and the world prepares for another Trump presidency, Canadians may be wondering whether it raises the odds of a snap election here.PoliticsNov 7
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Trudeau congratulates Trump on ‘decisive’ U.S. election win'I know President Trump and I will work together to create more opportunity, prosperity, and security for both of our nations,' Justin Trudeau said.CanadaNov 6
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Donald Trump wins U.S. presidency, defeats Kamala HarrisDonald Trump will be returning to the White House for a second non-consecutive term after winning the U.S. presidential election.U.S. NewsNov 6
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Read the transcript of Donald Trump’s remarks as he claimed election winRepublican Donald Trump delivered remarks claiming victory in the U.S. presidential election in a speech to his supporters in Florida.U.S. NewsNov 6
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U.S. election: FBI, officials allege Russia behind bogus bomb threats at polling stations"None of the threats have been determined to be credible thus far," the FBI said of dozens of bomb threats.U.S. NewsNov 5
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Canada Post, union still at odds as strike looms. What are the sticking points?While both parties are still negotiating, the union says 'if there is no real movement at the bargaining table, we won’t shy away from taking the next step.'CanadaNov 5
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Many Canadians end up in ER before being diagnosed with cancer: studyMore than a third of cancer patients in Ontario had visited an emergency department in the three months prior to their cancer diagnosis, according to a new study,HealthNov 4
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Canada Post strike? ‘Not a scenario’ where NDP supports back-to-work billAs a potential strike of Canada Post workers looms, the Crown corporation says it its 'operating as normal' while labour negotiations with the union continue.CanadaNov 1
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Starbucks is scrapping extra charges for non-dairy milksStarting Nov. 7, customers in Canada and the United States will no longer be charged extra for customizing their beverages with soy, almond, oat or coconut milk.ConsumerNov 1
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Canada’s NATO target plan unclear, PBO says as U.S. election ups stakesThe report from the parliamentary budget officer comes just a week before the U.S. election, the outcome of which could have defence implications for Canada.CanadaOct 30
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Canada Post workers could strike ahead of busy holiday seasonCanada Post workers across the country have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a strike amid a labour dispute that could disrupt mail deliveries ahead of the busy holiday season.CanadaOct 29
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Liberals ‘seriously in danger to fall,’ Bloc says as deadline passesThe Bloc Québécois had given the Liberals a Tuesday deadline to greenlight two key bills to avoid an attempt to trigger an election 'before Christmas.'CanadaOct 29
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Increased old age security pensions set to roll out. How much?Canadian seniors are set to receive a scheduled top-up in benefits as the Liberal government faces pressure to increase the payments for those under the age of 75 years.CanadaOct 28