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Statistics Canada Begins Major Workforce Overhaul, Cutting 850 Positions

    Statistics Canada says it will be cutting around 850 of its staff along with 12 per cent of its executive team. Statistics Canada is moving ahead with a major restructuring that will see roughly 850 jobs eliminated , including a portion of its executive ranks. The agency confirmed that it has entered a formal workforce adjustment period, with affected employees set to receive notices over the next two weeks. The cuts are part of a broader federal initiative to reduce public service spending. With more than 7,200 employees as of early 2025, Statistics Canada is among several departments facing significant downsizing as the government seeks long‑term budget efficiencies. Union representatives have raised concerns about the impact on the agency’s ability to maintain the quality and timeliness of national data. Management, however, has emphasized that voluntary departures and early retirement incentives will be used where possible to ease the transition. The announcement m...

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Death and Fear: Chaos Unleashed in Moscow Concert Attack

 

In a horrifying turn of events, the Crocus City Hall near Moscow became a scene of terror as four armed assailants calmly approached the metal detectors. Their automatic weapons erupted in short bursts, sending terrified civilians sprawling to the ground in a hail of bullets. The once-celebratory atmosphere turned into a nightmare.

Witnesses recount the chaos. Natalya, standing in line to enter the 6,200-seat concert hall, had just removed her coat. Suddenly, shots rang out from behind, loud and jarring. “It was like a firecracker blast,” she recalls, “but with an automatic burst. I could hear it right behind me.” The Soviet-era rock group “Picnic” was scheduled to perform their hit song “Afraid of Nothing,” but fear replaced anticipation as the gunmen unleashed hell upon the unsuspecting crowd.

Smoke and flames engulfed the venue, and emergency services rushed to the scene. The aftermath left a makeshift memorial, flowers, and candles in memory of the victims. The tragedy reverberated far beyond Moscow, touching hearts across the world.

As investigators piece together the motives behind this senseless attack, one thing remains clear: death and fear have forever scarred the memories of those who witnessed the horror at Crocus City Hall. 

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