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Sydney, N.S., stands out for temperatures strongly linked to climate change in recent months: data

New data from U.S.-based climate science organization Climate Central shows that out of 110 Canadian cities studied, Sydney, N.S., had the third-highest number of days in June and July where temperatures were very strongly linked to climate change.

Halifax longshoremen protest over lines work they say should be theirs

On Tuesday, longshoremen in Halifax picketed near the Port of Halifax's cruise berths, crossing crosswalks and slowingdown trafficin protest of what their union said is cruise ship crews doing work that longshoremen should be doing.

Lunenburg County Pride pilot program aims to build community, improve mental health

A new pilot program in Lunenburg County funded by the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia aims to foster connections and reduce the loneliness some 2SLGBTQ+ people can feel.

Halifax Bangladeshi people worry as internet still down in country after deadly protests

For several days, Bangladeshi people in Nova Scotia have had trouble reaching family and loved ones in their home country. On Thursday, the Bangladeshi government shut down internet and text message services as part of a clampdown on protests against a controversial jobs quota system.

Inflation dipped to 2.7% in June as gas price growth slowed

Prices in Canada rose 2.7 per cent on average compared to last year, according to the latest Consumer Price Index data from Statistics Canada. These are the last inflation numbers to be released before the Bank of Canada decides whether to change its key interest rate on July 24.

Corus Entertainment 'aggressively' cutting costs, laying off more employees as revenue slumps

As revenue slumps from a "challenging advertising environment," Canadian media company Corus Entertainment Inc. which houses brands like Global News and YTV is "aggressively" cutting costs, continuing layoffs and shutting down parts of its business.

Discourse around Pride and Palestinian rights part of history of activism in the 2SLGBTQ+ community

In different parts of Canada, some 2SLGBTQ+ people are calling on Pride organizations to support Palestinian people. Discourse around the issue is part of a long history of politics and activism in the community.
Analysis

How inflation took a bite out of workers' wages as they rose over the past decade

Analysis by CBC News shows that inflation in Canada cut workers' wages in 2021 and 2022, but there were signs of recovery in 2023.
Interactive

See how inflation in Canada has affected the wages of workers in your region

Use this interactive app to find out how inflation has affected the wages of people like you and to compare how it has impacted different subsections of people in Canada.

Dal faculty union calls for suspension of academic ties from Israeli institutions

The union representing faculty at Dalhousie University recently passed two motions at its annual general meeting related to the Israel-Hamas war. One motion calls for Dalhousie to suspend formal partnerships with Israeli academic institutions and to boycott and divest from institutions.