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B.C.’s public service workers escalate strike to correctional facilities
BURNABY — British Columbia jails have been added to the growing list of sites behind…
Carney says renegotiating CUSMA likely won’t resolve all trade issues with U.S.
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says it’s clear the U.S. will keep targeting certain…
Surprise September job gains dampen odds for Bank of Canada rate cut
OTTAWA — The Canadian labour market showed an unexpected hiring surge in September, but economists…
Carney defends paying 2 CEO appointees upwards of $577,000 a year
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is defending his decision to pay the CEOs of…
‘It depends’: Carney shifts stance on maintaining emissions cap
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday the fate of the emissions cap on…
Carney previews items in budget, including school food program, automatic tax filing
OTTAWA — The Canada Revenue Agency will prepare pre-filled tax returns for more low-income people…
Morocco’s king addresses social injustices in speech as Gen Z protesters demand reforms
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — King Mohammed VI on Friday urged elected officials to stop wasting…
Here are the B.C. ministries, provincial agencies and roles affected by job action
About 26,000 members of two unions representing British Columbia professionals and public service workers are…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for September, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 7.1 per cent in September. Statistics Canada also…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for September, by province
OTTAWA — Canada’s national unemployment rate was 7.1 per cent in September. Here are the…
National employment numbers for September from Statistics Canada, at a glance
OTTAWA — A quick look at Canada’s September employment figures (numbers from the previous month…
‘A big mess’: Expert, parents criticize Alberta tool kit for students during strike
EDMONTON — An education expert is criticizing online lessons the Alberta government has curated for…
Canada Post union switching from countrywide to rotating strikes
OTTAWA — The union representing Canada Post employees says it will switch from a countrywide…
B.C. housing bill focuses on multi-units, publicizing short-term rental penalties
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is proposing changes to its short-term rental laws, including…
B.C. drafts former federal minister Sajjan as Ottawa fires up military spending
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has recruited former national defence minister Harjit Sajjan to…