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Washington Post report: Subscriber loss after non-endorsement reaches a quarter million
The Washington Post has lost at least 250,000 subscribers since announcing last Friday that it…
Economy stalled in August, Q3 growth looks to fall short of Bank of Canada estimates
OTTAWA — The Canadian economy was flat in August as high interest rates continued to…
Creditors to vote on proposed $32.5B tobacco settlement in December
TORONTO — Creditors are set to vote later this year on a proposed settlement that…
Two Port of Montreal terminals shut down as dockworkers begin new strike
MONTREAL — Dockworkers at the Port of Montreal started a new strike Thursday morning, forcing…
Union issues strike notice in B.C. port labour dispute, employers say
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s ports may again be disrupted by a labour dispute, as employers…
Mounties bust massive B.C. drug ‘supermarket’ lab linked to organized crime
Mounties have dismantled what they say is the largest, most sophisticated illicit drug “superlab” in…
B.C. port lockout looms as businesses fear fallout of another labour disruption
VANCOUVER — Ports in British Columbia could potentially be paralyzed again starting next week as…
Interior Health fined after hospital workers exposed to illicit substance
PENTICTON, B.C. — British Columbia’s Interior Health Authority has been fined nearly $275,000 after workers…
A Palestinian-Israeli collective made one of 2024’s most lauded docs. Will it be released in the US?
NEW YORK (AP) — Basel Adra, a Palestinian, and Yuval Abraham, an Israeli, spent five…
MrBeast probe ends with some employees fired but finds no proof of sexual misconduct allegations
NEW YORK (AP) — Online video production company MrBeast said Friday it has fired somewhere…
B.C. deluge shows why cities struggle to keep up with extreme rain
NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. — Heavy rain isn’t unusual for the community of Deep Cove in…
A Palestinian-Israeli collective made one of 2024’s most lauded docs. Will it be released in the US?
NEW YORK (AP) — Basel Adra, a Palestinian, and Yuval Abraham, an Israeli, spent five…
Harris and Trump focus on Sunbelt states during final weekend push for votes
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump zeroed in on the…
B.C. port employers release details of final offer to foremen union ahead of lockout
VANCOUVER — The BC Maritime Employers Association has released the details of its final offer…
Crews work in Nunavut hamlet to restore power that’s been off since Thursday
KIMMIRUT, Nvt. — The Nunavut government has declared a state of emergency in Kimmirut after…
Ottawa’s ‘night mayor’ wants to transform quiet capital into after-dark destination
OTTAWA — Canada’s capital has long held a reputation as a town that fun forgot.…
Union for B.C. foremen accuses port employers of ‘acting recklessly’ ahead of lockout
VANCOUVER — The union representing more than 700 foremen is accusing the BC Maritime Employers…
No strike notice so far as talks continue between Canada Post and workers’ union
MONTREAL — Canada Post says talks are continuing with the union that represents postal workers…
Hope for a Gordon Lightfoot museum ‘still very much alive’ in his hometown
TORONTO — Gordon Lightfoot’s folk music legacy could still be honoured with a museum in…
Utility says power back on in Kimmirut after days-long outage
KIMMIRUT, Nvt. — Power has been restored to a Nunavut hamlet on Baffin Island following…
Taylor Swift shows spark beading bonanza and big sales for crafting retailers
When Taylor Swift swings through Vancouver in December, Mikaela St Louis will be among the…
Poilievre asks premiers to axe their sales taxes on new homes worth under $1 million
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has written to the provinces’ premiers, asking them to…
CPA Canada reaches agreements with Ontario, Quebec on education and standards
CPA Canada says it’s reached agreements with its Ontario and Quebec counterparts on education, exams…
Trucking, construction expect ‘labour crisis’ with new temporary worker rules
OTTAWA — Dominique Lamothe said the trucking firm she works for will be in trouble…