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Air Transat is joining its Canadian counterparts in ending free carry-on baggage on some of its cheapest flight options. As of Tuesday, the Montreal-based airline said customers using the Eco Budget fare package will only be allowed one personal item, such as a handbag or small backpack. Any other baggage must be checked according to standard fees in effect.Air Transat customers flying with an Eco Standard fare will now only be allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item. Checked baggage will now be subject to applicable checked baggage fees.The airline told Global News these changes will impact its flights…

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Paris Sunday, where he’s scheduled to take part in events leading up to the global summit on artificial intelligence that begins Monday. He’s set to participate in a roundtable discussion on AI hosted by Canada’s ambassador to France and attend a reception with members of the AI community, before ending the day at a private dinner with the French president.Experts say the AI Action Summit is a chance to demonstrate Canada’s strength when it comes to artificial intelligence.Florian Martin-Bariteau, research chair in technology and society at the University of Ottawa, said “it’s important to…

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 9, 2025 8:42 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Montreal police say over $1 million worth of olive oil was stolen after a delivery involving two transport companies in the city never arrived at its destination in Ontario . Police say Transport Q-Trans had a contract to deliver more than 100 palettes of olive oil to an Ontario client, which did not receive the shipment as expected earlier this week. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news…

Despite facing critical issues like student debt, job insecurity, and housing unaffordability, many of which are shaped by provincial policies, young Ontarians continue to have the lowest voter turnout of any demographic. In the last federal elections, turnout among voters between the ages of 18 and 24 was below 54 per cent, dropping to just 47 per cent in the 2021 snap election, according to Elections Canada data.The recent decline highlights growing concerns about voter engagement, and why the majority of voters in the 18 to 24 demographics are not showing up to vote.Jaden Braves, 16, CEO of Young Politicians…

By Nakoda Thunderchief Global News Posted February 8, 2025 9:05 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size As the threat of trade war between Canada and the U.S. looms, more Canadians are focused on buying local. A Valentine’s Market, hosted by the Domesticated Divas in Lethbridge, has provided the chance for shoppers to support local businesses.“A lot of our shoppers… are loving that they can support people within their community,” said event organizer Gita Kaura.We are here to help build each other and help support each other to keep the money in the community and…

By Joe Bongiorno The Canadian Press Posted February 8, 2025 1:44 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The union that represents workers at what was Canada’s only unionized Amazon warehouse says the online retail giant has begun shutting down its seven facilities in Quebec this week, putting thousands of employees out of work. Félix Trudeau, union president for the Laval, Que., warehouse that unionized last May, says the three warehouses in the Montreal area, including his own, were closed late Friday night, one day earlier than expected. Get daily National news Get the day’s…

By Catherine Morrison The Canadian Press Posted February 8, 2025 10:49 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Small businesses across Canada are still being taxed on their carbon tax rebates, despite a commitment from the former finance minister that they would be tax-free, says the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). The CFIB says it has been informed by the Canada Revenue Agency that the rebate is considered “assistance received by the taxpayer from a government in the taxation year in which the assistance is received” and that it’s subject to income tax. Get…

There’s concern and confusion over neighbourhood renewal projects in Edmonton that’s left some residents frustrated. People living in Edmonton’s Dunluce neighborhood say they’re losing faith in the city, after hearing conversations in a recent city council meeting.On Wednesday, city council discussed project development guidelines, after one city councilor heard reports about issues addressed in other renewal projects.“There’s a need to untangle some of the things that are tangled,” councillor Tim Cartmell said in the meeting.“It’s a little bit of, there’s not enough room to get everything that’s been asked for in some of these streets,” Cartmell said,  referring to what…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A fast-moving low-pressure system moving into parts of southern Ontario is expected to create “hazardous” conditions Saturday, Environment Canada says. The federal weather agency said in a weather advisory the system is expected to bring up to 10 centimetres of snow by Sunday morning in some areas. The weather advisory covers municipalities like Toronto, Vaughan and Hamilton.“Motorists should expect hazardous winter driving conditions and adjust travel plans accordingly. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow,” Environment Canada said. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the…

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s five-day visit to Europe offers Canada an opportunity to shore up its relationship with the European Union and show Canadian leadership in artificial intelligence regulation, experts say. Trudeau will spend most of the trip in Paris for the AI Action Summit, the third major global meeting focused on the rapidly expanding field. He will then make a stop in Brussels for a meeting of Canadian and European Union leaders.The visit comes after U.S. President Donald Trump paused his threatened tariffs on Canadian imports for almost a month — and as Trump signals Europe could be his next…