Air Canada union head threatens to quit if pilots reject deal
The head of the Air Canada pilots union says she’ll step down if members opt not to approve a tentative deal with the airline, raising the stakes as aviators mull whether to accept hefty salary gains or drive an even harder bargain. Charlene Hudy, who chairs the Air Canada contingent of the Air Line Pilots Association, told her fellow...
From ‘Namaste Going Global’ To ‘Capabilities Of Indian Diaspora’, 10 Key Highlights Of PM Modi’s New York Speech | World News
PM Modi In US: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a three-day visit to the United States, addressed an Indian community event in New York. Members of the Indian diaspora welcomed the Prime Minister with chants of 'Modi, Modi' at the Long Island event titled 'Modi and US'. During his speech, PM Modi hailed the people of the...
‘Alarming trend’ of more international students claiming asylum: minister – National
A “growing number” of international students are claiming asylum in order to stay in Canada after being allowed in on student visas, Immigration Minister Marc Miller says, calling it an “alarming trend.” Speaking to Mercedes Stephenson in an interview that aired Sunday on The West Block, Miller said those claimants are using the international student program as a “backdoor...
PM Modi’s US Visit: India Signs Three Key IPEF Agreements Ahead Of Quad Summit | World News
India has signed three Key agreements under the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Delaware, USA. These agreements, focusing on the pillars of Clean Economy, Fair Economy, and an overarching IPEF administrative framework, were finalized on Saturday in the presence of the Prime Minister, who is on a three-day trip to the US...
Justin Trudeau headed to UN Summit of the Future amid international instability – National
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to be in New York this week for the 78th meeting of the United Nations General Assembly and the Summit of the Future amid increasing geopolitical instability around the world. “Canada will have a leading role in making the world fairer and more prosperous,” Trudeau said in a news release last week. “I look forward to working...
Iran Coal Mine Explosion Kills 50 People, Leaves 20 Injured | World News
TEHRAN: At least 50 people died and 20 injured in a devastating mine explosion in eastern Iran. The incident has also sparked fears that many more workers may be trapped beneath the rubble, according to a report by Al Jazeera. A methane gas leak caused a deadly explosion at a coal mine in Tabas, located 540 kilometres southeast...
Iran Shows Off Homegrown Military Might; Unveils Jahad Ballistic Missile, Shahed 136-B Drone | World News
Iran just showed off its newest homegrown long-range ballistic missile and kamikaze drone during a major parade held by the country’s armed forces, according to the semi-official Fars news agency. This parade took place at the mausoleum of Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic, in southern Tehran. It marked the kickoff of Sacred Defense Week,...
Dental and Oral Trauma Day focuses on prevention, treatment
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Hockey season is just around the corner and while many will be focused on the players on the ice, some are looking out for their oral safety. “Studies have shown that in the world, there are more than one billion people who have experienced dental trauma,” said Liran Levin, president of the International...
Now Is the Time to Think About Your Small-Business Success
We woke reasonably late following the feast and free flowing wine the night before. After gathering ourselves and our packs, we headed down to our homestay family’s small dining room for breakfast. Refreshingly, what was expected of her was the same thing that was expected of Lara Stone: to take a beautiful picture. We were making our way to the Rila...
