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West Fraser to shut mill in 100 Mile House, B.C., amid market challenges
100 MILE HOUSE — West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. will permanently close its mill in…
Montreal transit agency says there’s been progress in talks with one striking union
MONTREAL — The CEO of Montreal’s public transit agency says there is progress in negotiations…
Another month of surprise job gains reinforce Bank of Canada’s rate hold: economists
OTTAWA — Another month of surprise job gains hasn’t changed many economists’ minds about softness…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for October, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.9 per cent in October. Statistics Canada also…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for October, by province
OTTAWA — Canada’s national unemployment rate was 6.9 per cent in October. Here are the…
National employment numbers for October, at a glance
OTTAWA — A quick look at Canada’s October employment figures (numbers from the previous month…
Bid to save Vancouver Chinatown’s last post office, a ‘lifeline’ for community
VANCOUVER — There is no computer at the Wongs’ Benevolent Association in Vancouver’s Chinatown. Everything…
Shaggy recounts his relief mission to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa and shares how you can help
As Hurricane Melissa intensified to a Category 5 storm pointing right at Jamaica, Shaggy knew…
Ex-NBA player Damon Jones pleads not guilty to selling injury secrets, profiting from rigged poker
NEW YORK (AP) — Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones pleaded not guilty…
Teachers challenge Alberta law using notwithstanding clause to end strike
EDMONTON — Alberta teachers say they’re taking Premier Danielle Smith’s government to court for overriding…
Trump has options if the Supreme Court blocks him from imposing ’emergency’ tariffs
WASHINGTON — Countries around the world — Canada included — are waiting anxiously as the…
On the set of the first Agatha Christie show where mysteries are solved with the internet
LONDON (AP) — The scene: Outside a stately English home, a man and a woman…
Canadian travellers to feel effect of U.S. flight cuts caused by government shutdown
MONTREAL — Some Canadian travellers bound for America will see cancelled flights and delayed itineraries…
Five things to know about ostrich cull case, after court delivers blow to farmers
The cull of hundreds of ostriches at a British Columbia farm is set to begin…
Unions condemn federal government’s plans to change collective bargaining rules
OTTAWA — Federal public service unions are condemning the government’s proposed amendments to collective bargaining…