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Franchisees' cuts to paid breaks and benefits is "reckless," says Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons franchisees who planned to offset the Ontario government’s minimum wage hike by cutting paid breaks and forcing workers to cover a bigger share of their benefits faced criticism from a new source on Friday, January 5, 2018: their own head office.
Feds agree to open Toronto armoury to homeless amid frigid temperatures
Canada's public safety minister says a downtown armoury in Toronto is being opened as a temporary homeless shelter for two weeks.
Google says phones, tablets also affected by newly discovered security issue
Google says a newly discovered security vulnerability initially thought to be linked to most modern computers is actually a threat to smartphones and tablets as well.
Sen. Lynn Beyak removed from Tory caucus over 'racist' post on website: Scheer
Opposition Leader Andrew Scheer says controversial Sen. Lynn Beyak has been removed from the Conservative Party caucus after refusing to remove a "racist" comment from her website.
Train conductor played significant role in Lac-Megantic tragedy: Crown
Train conductor Thomas Harding played a significant role in the deaths of 47 people in the Lac-Megantic tragedy because he didn't sufficiently apply the brakes after parking the oil-laden convoy, the Crown argued on Wednesday, January 3, 2018.
Snowmobilers rescue moose buried neck-deep in snow in western Newfoundland
A group of snowmobilers pulled out their shovels to free a stuck moose after spotting its head sticking out of freshly fallen snow in western Newfoundland.
Case against Joshua Boyle, former Afghan captive, adjourned until Monday
Former Canadian hostage Joshua Boyle made a brief video appearance in an Ottawa courtroom today after being charged with 15 offences, including sexual assault, following his release from captivity in Afghanistan.
Montreal's citywide ban on plastic shopping bags comes into effect
Montreal implemented its long-planned ban on plastic bags on Monday, January 1, 2018, making it the first major Canadian city to do so.
Nova Scotia kicks off New Year's Day polar bear dips in spite of extreme cold
Organizers cancelled two New Year's Day polar bear dips in Ontario because of the frigid temperatures, but not even a layer of ice could stop hundreds of people from plunging into the freezing waters of Herring Cove, N.S.
BC Hydro still working to restore electricity to 1,100 following ice storms
About 1,100 customers were still without power late Monday, January 1, 2018, as crews worked to restore electricity after ice storms swept through British Columbia's Fraser Valley.