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Employers lock out longshore workers in Montreal after contract offer rejected
MONTREAL — Operations at the Port of Montreal were greatly reduced Monday as the Maritime…
Mattel says it ‘deeply’ regrets misprint on ‘Wicked’ dolls packaging that links to porn site
NEW YORK (AP) — Toy giant Mattel says it “deeply” regrets an error on the…
Twin port shutdowns risk more damage to Canadian economy: business groups
Business groups are raising concerns about the broad effects of another round of labour disruptions…
‘Do the work’: Ottawa urges both sides in B.C. port dispute to restart talks
VANCOUVER — The federal government is urging both sides in the British Columbia port dispute…
Toronto play ‘The Bidding War’ taps into city’s real estate anxiety
TORONTO — During the pandemic, Michael Ross Albert grappled with a familiar kind of stress…
Chrystia Freeland says carbon rebate for small businesses will be tax-free
OTTAWA — Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the Canada carbon rebate…
As Toronto enters its Taylor Swift era, experts say crowd safety depends on planning
TORONTO — As Toronto readies for Taylor Swift’s arrival this week, some crowd management and…
Canadian Union of Postal Workers issues 72-hour strike notice to Canada Post
OTTAWA — Postal workers across the country could be off the job starting Friday if…
Former CFL commissioner Mark Cohon joins Northern Super League as board chair
Former CFL commissioner Mark Cohon is joining the new Northern Super League as chair of…
Union says it will challenge Ottawa’s intervention in B.C. port work stoppages
The union representing locked-out port workers in British Columbia is planning a court challenge after…
Chris Wallace is leaving CNN. He says he wants to see what the new media environment has to offer
Chris Wallace says he’s leaving CNN after three years and, at age 77, is eager…
Canada steadfast on climate plan despite Trump re-election: Guilbeault
OTTAWA — Donald Trump’s re-election in the United States will not impact Canada’s commitment to…
Drugs disguised as dog treats seized by Metro Vancouver Transit Police
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — Two people have been charged after a Metro Vancouver Transit Police…
Diamond Sports Group will offer single-game pricing to stream NBA and NHL games starting next month
SOUTHPORT, Conn. (AP) — The nation’s largest owner of regional sports networks will offer single-game…
CFLPA president Elimimian says union will unveil team report cards next month
VANCOUVER — CFL players will have more than just money to consider when they hit…
European fake art network involving Banksys, Warhols, Modiglianis uncovered in Italy
ROME (AP) — Italian authorities say a network of European art forgers who painted fake…
Diamond Sports Group will offer single-game pricing to stream NBA and NHL games starting next month
SOUTHPORT, Conn. (AP) — The nation’s largest owner of regional sports networks will offer single-game…
Most events geared at Swifties not officially ‘Taylor’s Version’
TORONTO — When fans converge on a convention centre in downtown Toronto this week, they’ll…
Trump’s appointees have criticized Trudeau, warned of border issues with Canada
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s second administration is filling up with some of his most loyal…
On the eve of Oscars honor, James Bond producers reflect on legacy and future of 007
For the late James Bond producer Albert “Cubby” Broccoli, receiving the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial…
Women’s baseball players could soon have a league of their own again
For nearly every highlight of Julie Croteau’s trailblazing baseball career — all except her time…
Unions challenging government intervention in major rail, ports labour disputes
Three unions are now challenging the federal government’s recent decisions to intervene in major labour…
Greg Maffei steps down as CEO of Liberty Media, the company that owns F1
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Greg Maffei is stepping down as president and chief executive of…
‘Serious risks’: Researchers join push against importing monkeys for drug testing
Dozens of researchers across Canada, including renowned environmentalist David Suzuki, have joined a growing chorus…