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Canada's unemployment rate rises to 6.9 per cent as economy loses jobs
Canada's unemployment rate climbed to 6.9 per cent in April, reaching its highest level in six months as the economy lost jobs and signs of weakness c...
21h ago
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Feds to temporarily remove fuel excise tax
A move by the federal government will provide some temporary relief for Canadians using fuel. "Canada's new government will temporarily suspend t...
Apr 14, 2026
Canadian astronaut nears moon as Artemis II flyby begins
A Canadian astronaut is taking part in a key moment of the Artemis II mission as the crew prepares to fly around the moon. Jeremy Hansen and his crewm...
Apr 06, 2026
Air Canada CEO retiring after English condolence controversy
Air Canada's CEO has announced his retirement about a week after delivering a video condolence message with only French subtitles for the victims of a...
Mar 30, 2026
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Avi Lewis elected new federal NDP leader
The federal New Democratic Party has a new leader following the end of a six-month leadership race. Avi Lewis was elected on the first ballot, receivi...
Mar 29, 2026
The NDP leadership race: our interview with Avi Lewis
After months of campaigning, the federal NDP is currently choosing a new leader and will announce the winner of its contest on March 29. Our newsroom ...
Mar 23, 2026
The NDP leadership race: our interview with Heather McPherson
After months of campaigning, the federal NDP is currently choosing a new leader and will announce the winner of its contest on March 29. Our newsroom ...
Mar 19, 2026
The NDP leadership race: our interview with Rob Ashton
After months of campaigning, the federal NDP is currently choosing a new leader and will announce the winner of its contest on March 29. Our newsroom ...
Mar 17, 2026
The NDP leadership race: Our interview with Tanille Johnston
After months of campaigning, the federal NDP is currently choosing a new leader and will announce the winner of its contest on March 29. Our newsroom ...
Mar 16, 2026
The NDP Leadership Race: Our interview with Tony McQuail
After months of campaigning, the federal NDP is currently choosing a new leader and will announce the winner of its contest on March 29. Our newsroom ...
Mar 15, 2026
NDP MP Lori Idlout crosses floor, joins Liberals
Nunavut MP Lori Idlout has left the New Democratic Party and joined the Liberal caucus, a move that brings Prime Minister Mark Carney's government clo...
Mar 11, 2026
National transmission line explored by most Canadian Energy Ministers
Canada's Energy Ministers have begun exploring the idea of a national transmission grid. Quebec has not put its signature to a Memorandum of Understan...
Mar 04, 2026
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Tim has been with The Lake since 1984, when he started as a summer student at CJRL. He’s worked almost every shift at the radio station, including mornings, afternoon drive and evenings as an announcer. Tim has been news director at The Lake since 1995 and currently resides in the suburbs of Redditt. Tim is married to Leanne and has three rambunctious dogs.
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