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In Europe, cashiers get to sit. Why is that not the case in Canada?

It only takes around 17 minutes of standing still for someone to feel pain, according to a UQAM professor emeritus and ergonomist. While cashiers across much of Europe are typically seated while working, their Canadian counterparts remain on their feet – raising questions about their well-being and health.
Mounties, border officers and cyber spies shut out of early retirement incentive

Front-line security and intelligence workers including Mounties won’t be able to access the government’s penalty‑free early retirement incentive as federal public safety agencies focus on getting more people in the door — not out.
Michael Jackson biopic turns up the music and mutes the controversy. What’s wrong with that?

Antoine Fuqua’s Michael is a surface-level replay of the iconic King of Pop’s life. Audiences get toe-tapping entertainment value and an impressive impersonation by nephew Jaafar Jackson at the expense of virtually any investigation into the mind and motivations of the eponymous star.
In Europe, cashiers get to sit. Why is that not the case in Canada?

It only takes around 17 minutes of standing still for someone to feel pain, according to a UQAM professor emeritus and ergonomist. While cashiers across much of Europe are typically seated while working, their Canadian counterparts remain on their feet – raising questions about their well-being and health.
UPEI students created a device that makes it easier for lobster fishers to count their catch

A fisherman from Souris, P.E.I., will be testing the latest version of a lobster counting and grading system that was made with the help of UPEI’s sustainable design and engineering students. The faculty’s current cohort are wrapping up their final projects, hoping for similar success. CBC’s Nancy Russell has more.
P.E.I. food banks ‘quite happy’ to see $600K donation from profits of American liquor sales

Roughly $600,000 in net profits from the sale of U.S.-produced alcohol will help feed Island families through P.E.I. food banks.
Why are veggies so expensive? Consumers crunched by climbing cucumber costs

Fresh veggies cost 7.8 per cent more in March compared to March last year, according to Statistics Canada’s most recent inflation numbers. And the worst offender? The mighty cucumber.
Why are veggies so expensive? Consumers crunched by climbing cucumber costs

Fresh veggies cost 7.8 per cent more in March compared to March last year, according to Statistics Canada’s most recent inflation numbers. And the worst offender? The mighty cucumber.
Tickets for Punjabi pop concerts are selling fast — especially in Canada

Two of the biggest global names in Punjabi music are set to take over Canada’s largest venues — underscoring the genre’s explosive rise worldwide. Diljit Dosanjh and Karan Aujla are launching Canadian tours drawing demand promoters say rivals some of the biggest names in hip-hop.
Why are veggies so expensive? Consumers crunched by climbing cucumber costs

Fresh veggies cost 7.8 per cent more in March compared to March last year, according to Statistics Canada’s most recent inflation numbers. And the worst offender? The mighty cucumber.
B.C. mall owner, security company ordered to pay $1.8M to falsely arrested 18-year-old

A B.C. Supreme Court judge has ordered the owner of Burnaby’s Metropolis at Metrotown mall and a security contractor to pay more than $1.8 million in damages after they admitted to security guards injuring an 18-year-old during a detainment in November 2019.
#TheMoment a cougar swam off Vancouver Island

Jenna Evans tells The National about the moment she spotted a cougar swimming off the coast of Tofino, B.C.
#TheMoment a cougar swam off Vancouver Island

Jenna Evans tells The National about the moment she spotted a cougar swimming off the coast of Tofino, B.C.
#TheMoment a cougar swam off Vancouver Island

Jenna Evans tells The National about the moment she spotted a cougar swimming off the coast of Tofino, B.C.
#TheMoment a cougar swam off Vancouver Island

Jenna Evans tells The National about the moment she spotted a cougar swimming off the coast of Tofino, B.C.
#TheMoment a cougar swam off Vancouver Island

Jenna Evans tells The National about the moment she spotted a cougar swimming off the coast of Tofino, B.C.
#TheMoment a cougar swam off Vancouver Island

Jenna Evans tells The National about the moment she spotted a cougar swimming off the coast of Tofino, B.C.
Liberals will move to take control of House committees with newly secured majority

House leader Steven MacKinnon said in a social media post Tuesday that the Liberals will seek to change the standing orders to reflect their majority in the House and give them the most votes on committees.
Liberals will move to take control of House committees with newly secured majority

House leader Steven MacKinnon said in a social media post Tuesday that the Liberals will seek to change the standing orders to reflect their majority in the House and give them the most votes on committees.
Liberals will move to take control of House committees with newly secured majority

House leader Steven MacKinnon said in a social media post Tuesday that the Liberals will seek to change the standing orders to reflect their majority in the House and give them the most votes on committees.
B.C. energy minister says northern route for proposed oil pipeline not realistic

B.C.’s energy minister says that a northern route for an oil pipeline from Alberta, which was recently proposed as part of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed with Ottawa, is simply not realistic.
Opening day delayed for spring lobster fishery on P.E.I.’s North Shore

The Prince Edward Island Fishermen’s Association says at least three harbours are impacted. Its post on social media says a conference call is planned for Saturday afternoon for an update.
Opening day delayed for spring lobster fishery on P.E.I.’s North Shore

The Prince Edward Island Fishermen’s Association says at least three harbours are impacted. Its post on social media says a conference call is planned for Saturday afternoon for an update.
Jet fuel costs are rising globally, but that doesn’t mean P.E.I. travellers should panic

Some airlines are cancelling flights or adding additional charges in the face of rising jet fuels costs due to the war in the Middle East, but experts in P.E.I. say travellers in this province don’t have much to worry about — if they’ve already paid for their trips.
P.E.I. premier ‘optimistic and hopeful’ ahead of CUSMA review

Several of Canada’s premiers were in Ottawa this week talking trade barriers as the July CUSMA review deadline approaches. P.E.I. Premier Rob Lantz says that Canada’s trade partners are not an ‘either-or situation,’ and that strong relationships with both the U.S. and the rest of the world are possible.
Late goal sees Oilers earn 4-3 win in Game 1 of series against Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers have a 1-0 series lead over the Anaheim Ducks as the hockey clubs prepare for Game 2 in Alberta’s capital on Wednesday.
Raptors fall to Cavaliers in Game 2, trail series heading back to Toronto

Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points, James Harden added 28 and the Cleveland Cavaliers held on for a 115-105 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night for a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series.
Ex-Mountie pleads not guilty to acting on behalf of China as foreign influence trial begins

A former Mountie accused of acting on behalf of the Chinese government pleaded not guilty Monday to laying the groundwork for a scheme to “induce” a multimillionaire Chinese expat to turn himself over to China where he was accused of financial crimes.
With budget release, P.E.I. auditor general says government is ‘in a bad situation right now’

The province’s auditor general pointed to his most recent annual report, in which there is a chapter on future sustainability. One recommendation he made is for governments to project 20 years into the future.
With budget release, P.E.I. auditor general says government is ‘in a bad situation right now’

The province’s auditor general pointed to his most recent annual report, in which there is a chapter on future sustainability. One recommendation he made is for governments to project 20 years into the future.
Habs take Game 1 in Tampa with hat trick from Slafkovsky

Juraj Slafkovsky scored his third power-play goal 1:22 into overtime and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 in Game 1 of their first-round series on Sunday night.
B.C. government pulls back on DRIPA suspension again amid First Nations opposition

The B.C. Premier’s Office said Sunday evening the government won’t table changes to DRIPA during this sitting of the legislature. The premier is slated to hold a press conference on Monday outlining the government’s next steps.
Born with a rare deformity, Benny the foal might still grow up to be a racehorse

Benny the foal is only a few days old, but his owners say he’s already taking their stable by storm.
UFC president Dana White says he felt compelled to help Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting victim Maya Gebala

Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White says he offered to help Tumbler Ridge shooting victim Maya Gebala after he saw the incident reported by the media. “I would like to help in any way that I can,” he said during an April 18 post-fight press conference in Winnipeg, Man.
UFC president Dana White says he felt compelled to help Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting victim Maya Gebala

Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White says he offered to help Tumbler Ridge shooting victim Maya Gebala after he saw the incident reported by the media. “I would like to help in any way that I can,” he said during an April 18 post-fight press conference in Winnipeg, Man.
UFC president Dana White says he felt compelled to help Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting victim Maya Gebala

Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White says he offered to help Tumbler Ridge shooting victim Maya Gebala after he saw the incident reported by the media. “I would like to help in any way that I can,” he said during an April 18 post-fight press conference in Winnipeg, Man.
Andersen, Hurricanes shut out Senators in Game 1 after opening-faceoff fight

Logan Stankoven and Taylor Hall scored and Frederik Andersen came through with a big third-period performance in net to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the visiting Ottawa Senators 2-0 on Saturday to open their first-round playoff series.
Andersen, Hurricanes shut out Senators in Game 1 after opening-faceoff fight

Logan Stankoven and Taylor Hall scored and Frederik Andersen came through with a big third-period performance in net to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the visiting Ottawa Senators 2-0 on Saturday to open their first-round playoff series.
Mother moose removed from Calgary suburbs for the second time

The routine relocation of two moose this week came with a twist, when it was discovered the adult moose had been removed from the same northwest Calgary neighbourhood last year, only to find her way back to the same community and once again establish herself there with a calf.
Cavaliers overpower Raptors in playoff opener behind strong 2nd half

Donovan Mitchell scored 32 points, Max Strus had 24 off the bench and the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the visiting Toronto Raptors 126-113 on Saturday in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.
P.E.I. no longer accepting heat pump rebate applications

Islanders can no longer apply for heat pump rebates through the provincial incentive program.
Gunman who killed at least 6, took hostages in Ukraine supermarket shot dead by police

A gunman who killed at least six people in the streets of Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, on Saturday before taking hostages and barricading himself in a nearby supermarket has been shot dead by police, Ukrainian officials said.
Murder charges to be withdrawn against alleged poison seller Kenneth Law, lawyer says

Crown prosecutors are withdrawing all 14 murder charges laid against an Ontario man accused of selling a toxic substance to people at risk of self-harm, according to his lawyer. In turn, Kenneth Law will plead guilty to counselling or aiding suicide, Matthew Gourlay told CBC News on Friday evening.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick takes a swipe at Canada’s trade strategy ahead of review

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Friday criticized the current iteration of North America’s free trade agreement as a bad deal, taking a swipe at Canada’s trade strategy ahead of upcoming negotiations.
P.E.I. kids won’t receive books from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library after budget cut

A program that provided Prince Edward Island children with free books in the mail every month is ending as part of cuts in the province’s 2026-27 operational budget.
Our political panel breaks down the P.E.I. budget and a conflict of interest controversy

It was a busy week in the P.E.I. Legislature, including the tabling of the government’s operational budget and questions about cabinet minister Sidney MacEwen’s fishing licence. CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin spoke with Sally Pitt and Paul MacNeill to get their takes.



