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Federal public servants were less likely to call in sick to work during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, new government data shows.

The figures shared by the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat indicate that in 2020-21, when the pandemic had most office employees working entirely remotely, the average number of sick days for the public service was 5.9.

That number grew to 8.1 in 2021-22, 8.8 in 2022-23 and 9.2 days in 2023-24.

New research on a sample collected from the asteroid Bennu — a small portion of which should arrive in Canada soon — is offering a glimpse into how it came to be.

Studies published in Nature Astronomy and Nature Geoscience last week offer some insight into the granules that were collected and brought to Earth in September 2023 as part of NASA-led OSIRIS-REx mission.

 A southeast company has pleaded guilty to a violation of health and safety regulations following a fatal incident in 2023.

On August 12, 2025, Ramage Land & Cattle Company Ltd. pleaded guilty in Regina Provincial Court to one violation of The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020.

The contest to supply Canada with its next fleet of submarines heated up this week, as Ottawa narrowed down the competition to just two suppliers: a Korean company and a German one.

Here's a look at where the massive procurement project currently stands.

1. Why does Canada need to buy new submarines?

Canada is racing to replace its deteriorating fleet of Victoria-class submarines. The fleet, bought second-hand from the U.K. in 1998, is rapidly aging and are expensive to repair and replace parts.

The federal government needs to amend the Criminal Code so the use of force, including lethal force, is considered reasonable to defend your home and family if someone breaks into it, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Friday.

Poilievre called a news conference in Brampton, Ont., amid an outcry over assault charges that were laid against an Ontario man who encountered another man who allegedly broke into his apartment while carrying a crossbow. 

Canola farmers are growing concerned as the harvest season ramps up, with tariffs from China threatening to significantly impact the price of canola. 

The escalating trade dispute, which began with Canada’s 100 per cent tariff on Chinese Electric Vehicle imports last August, resulted in 75.8 per cent retaliatory tariffs on Canadian canola seed, in addition to a 100 per cent tariff on canola oil and meal imposed in March. 

Researchers are urging Canada, United States and Mexico to take immediate action to save the monarch butterfly as the migratory insect faces a growing risk of extinction amid habitat loss. 

The iconic butterfly's population has decreased by around 80 per cent in the past two decades, says the paper published in the journal Current Biology, with the loss of breeding habitat cited as the main reason behind the sharp decline.

The Assembly of First Nations' annual general meeting next week in Winnipeg will set the stage — and the tone — for engaging with governments on major infrastructure projects.

National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak says politicians will be paying close attention to the resolutions chiefs pass related to the federal major projects legislation. The bill, which passed in June, has seen strong opposition from some First Nations leaders and community members who fear it won't respect their rights.

Estevan’s dance community is gearing up for an exciting weekend as the Estevan Recreational Dance Club (ERDC) opens its doors to the public for a special Open House. The event is set for Saturday, August 30, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the club’s new location on 13027 3rd Street.

The Labour Day Long Weekend is here, officially heralding the end of summer and the return to fall for many. As the seasons shift, the summer heat is holding on for a few more days, with the current 30-degree temperatures sticking around.

Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorologist Crawford Luke gives the forecast for the extended end-of-August weekend.