The labour dispute within Canada’s national railway has taken a turn for the worse, as workers who had returned to their jobs were met with a 72-hour strike notice from their union. Despite efforts by the federal labour minister for binding arbitration, tensions between employees and employers remain high, leaving cargo and commuters across the country in a standstill. Heidi Petracek delves into the rollercoaster day of the ongoing rail dispute that has left both the industry and Canadians on edge.
Vice-President Kamala Harris, fresh off the Democratic National Convention, has made promises to be a president for all Americans, aiming to appeal to voters beyond her party. With the U.S. election just a few months away, Jackson Proskow explores what lies ahead for Harris and her campaign strategies.
In New Brunswick, a concerning outbreak of whooping cough has arisen, with cases in 2024 being four times higher than the provincial average over the past five years. As the new school year approaches, health officials are urgently encouraging people to get vaccinated. Anna Mandin provides further details on the outbreak and the steps being taken to combat it.
In Ukraine, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to meet with President Volodymr Zelenskyy marks the first visit by an Indian leader to the country since its independence from the Soviet Union. The meeting comes after Zelenskyy criticized Modi for hugging Russian President Vladmir Putin during a time when Russia was bombing a Ukrainian children’s hospital. Redmond Shannon reports on the efforts to gain support from emerging world powers like India by both Moscow and Kyiv.
As Canada grapples with uncertainty due to the CN and CP rail disputes, this labour dispute is just the latest in a series of challenges faced by the country. Last year, B.C. port workers went on strike, and nurses, teachers, and pilots have also taken to picket lines recently. Nathaniel Dove examines the reasons behind the surge in labour disputes within the country.
Lastly, a heartwarming story from Halifax sees a group of children experiencing the simple joy of walking with the help of robotic technology. Emma Convey shares more about how these kids were able to temporarily ditch their wheelchairs for a day, providing them with an exhilarating opportunity that many take for granted.
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