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Canada Post workers begin voting on new contract proposalThe dispute between Canada Post and its union employees could be coming to an end. Letter carriers are voting on whether to accept a new agreement. Nathaniel Dove looks at the terms and what the union says they won’t accept.CanadaApr 20
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Canada Post to phase out door-to-door deliveryThat mailbox on the side of your home will no longer be necessary -as Canada Post attempts to save 400 million dollars by ending door to door delivery. Iris Dyck has details on how it could affect residents, and postal workers.TrendingApr 17
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Canada Post phasing out door-to-door deliveryDoor-to-door mail delivery is about to become a thing of the past. Canada Post is moving ahead with plans to modernize the service, favouring community mailboxes, amid ongoing financial losses. Kristen Robinson has more on which B.C. communities will soon be impacted.Global News Hour at 6 BCApr 17
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Canada Post to replace home delivery with community mailboxes in new cost-saving planCanada Post is launching a five-year plan to replace some door-to-door delivery with community mailboxes as it looks to address mounting financial losses. The corporation says about 136,000 addresses will be converted by early 2027, with potential savings in the hundreds of millions. Critics warn the move could impact seniors and those with mobility challenges,...CanadaApr 17
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Canada Post announces addresses which will lose door-to-door delivery in its 1st phaseCanada Post has announced the communities that will transition to centralized mailboxes this year. Thirteen communities across Canada will no longer receive door-to-door delivery, affecting 136,000 addresses. As Andrea MacPherson reports, the move is just the first step in a plan to phase out home mail delivery.CanadaApr 17
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Business Matters: Canada well-positioned to deal with global fertilizer shortageAs the conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt global fertilizer supply, a new report from TD is suggesting Canada is well-positioned to manage the resulting food inflation. Globally, one third of the world’s seaborn fertilizer passes through the Strait of Hormuz, causing prices to skyrocket following its closure. Jazan Grewal has this story...ConsumerMay 12
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North Shore, Fraser Valley homes among first in the country to lose door-to-door mail deliveryParts of the North Shore and Fraser Valley will be among the first in the country to lose door-to-door mail delivery as part of Canada Post’s plans to transition to community mailboxes. Global News Morning speaks with Canada Post’s VP of Communications Jon Hamilton about the crown corporation’s transformation plan.Global News Morning BCApr 17
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Soaring fuel costs impacting package deliveries, food prices in CanadaHigher fuel costs stemming from the Iran war are hitting all parts of the supply chain around the world, including Canada. Heather Yourex-West looks at how rising oil prices are putting more pressure on Canadians already struggling with the cost of living, and the projections of where consumer prices are headed.Global NationalApr 2
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‘Stream-flation’ hits Canada as the cost of streaming services continues to riseNew data shows the top ten leading streaming platforms charged Canadians 7 per cent more for their services in 2025 than they did the previous year, when costs jumped 6 per cent. Anne Gaviola has more on what’s behind so-called “stream-flation” and why Canadian households are paying more for on-demand TV services as they continue...ConsumerMar 24
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Beef prices in Canada hit record high as supply shortages drive costs upBeef prices in Canada are up nearly 14 per cent compared to a year ago. In an interview with Global News, Dalhousie Food Distribution Professor Sylvain Charlebois said low cattle inventory in both Canada and the U.S. is pushing prices higher, with no relief expected before mid-2027. He added rising energy costs could further drive...CanadaMar 21
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‘Left in limbo’: Study links Canada’s long medical waits to billions in lost wagesA Fraser Institute study says 1.4 million Canadians are waiting so long for treatment that it cost them $4.2 billion in lost income and productivity last year. With waits stretching nearly 29 weeks, patients like Alberta’s Rayanne Boychuk say they’re stuck in medical limbo as their conditions worsen. Quinn Ohler has the details.ConsumerMar 10
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Canada lost 84,000 jobs in February as unemployment rate ticked up, Statistics Canada reportsCanada’s economy lost 84,000 jobs in February, a surprise fall that pushed the employment rate down to 60.6 per cent. That’s according to Statistics Canada, which reported Friday that the unemployment rate rose to 6.7 per cent in February. Nivrita Ganguly has this story and more in Business Matters for Mar. 13, 2016.CanadaMar 13
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Canada Post and CUPW finalize tentative agreementThe Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) said in a press release Thursday that the negotiating committees have finalized language for the short-term disability program and personal days. The union says it will soon set ratification votes and is recommending that members vote yes.CanadaJan 29
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Carney shifts Canada’s stance on Iran to more nuanced positionAfter an initial statement of support, Prime Minister Mark Carney has attempted to shift Canada’s position on the bombardment of Iran to a more nuanced position. On Tuesday, he held his first news conference in two weeks, after arriving in Australia to talk trade with business leaders. Mackenzie Gray reports on where Canada stands as...CanadaMar 3
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How Canada is emerging as the safest World Cup hostScrutiny is mounting on the abilities of the U.S. and Mexico to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Eric Sorensen explains why, and how it means Canada could be the safest bet for soccer fans.Global NationalMar 2
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Conservatives want to make it easier to mail alcohol between provincesA Conservative MP who represents the Okanagan wine region tabled a private member’s bill that he hopes will spur interprovincial sales of beer, wine and spirits. As David Akin reports, Dan Albas wants to cut a regulation which prohibits Canada Post from delivering “intoxicating beverages” between provinces.CanadaMar 10
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Province invests in Indigenous aviationThe only indigenous aviation post-secondary program in Canada is getting some assistance from the Province. First Nations Technical Institute, in Tyendinaga Mohawk territory, will be receiving over four million dollars to help repair a hangar that was lost in a fire four years ago.CanadaMay 4
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Jet ski hits grey whale near Stanley ParkA video was posted to social media on Monday night showing a jet ski hitting a grey whale off the shores of Stanley Park. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada said it is investigating.Global News Morning BCMay 5
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Moe says reviving Canada-India trade talks would be ‘a real positive’At a press conference on Wednesday, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says reviving stalled Canada-India trade talks would be “a real positive” for both the province and the country as he prepares to join Prime Minister Mark Carney on a trade mission. Moe says Saskatchewan has “been waiting some time” to see broader negotiations resume, while...EconomyFeb 25
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Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: May 2, 2026A major tourist attraction has been closed as search efforts continue. The Johnston canyon trail and day-use area are closed to all public access. Parks Canada issued the closure notice today in a post on social media. The RCMP say an unidentified individual jumped into the river at the lower falls twice. Union representing continuing...CanadaMay 2