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CAA survey reveals alarming surge in Canadians speeding
A recent national survey by the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) has uncovered a worrying trend. They found that nearly 70 per cent of Canadians admit to speeding in residential areas, with one i...
Alex Allan Dec 02, 2024
Canada's economy grows 1% in third quarter
Canada's economy grew at an annualized rate of one per cent in the third quarter of 2024. Statistics Canada says that was down from an increase of 2.2 per cent in the previous quarter. Higher househol...
Brad Perry Nov 29, 2024
House of Commons approves GST Holiday, $250 rebates put on hold
The House of Commons passed a bill on Thursday to enact a two-month GST holiday on items such as children's toys, books, restaurant meals, beer, and wine. The measure, supported by the Liberals and ND...
Evan Taylor Nov 29, 2024
Temporary layoffs for striking Canada Post workers
Some striking Canada Post workers have been laid off. In a statement to our newsroom, Canada Post spokesperson Phil Rogers says the layoffs are temporary. He says expired collective agreements no long...
Kevin Northup Nov 28, 2024
Talks between CUPW and Canada Post suspended
Talks between the two sides in the Canada Post strike have been put on hold. Minister of Labour Steven MacKinnon says they were temporarily suspended by the federal mediator because the Canadian Union...
Tara Clow Nov 27, 2024
Businesses worried about impacts from potential tariffs
Canadian businesses are concerned about the impact of potential tariffs south of the border. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is threatening a 25 per cent tariff on all imports from Canada until it c...
Brad Perry Nov 27, 2024
Canada Post strike enters day 13
There is still no end in sight to the national postal strike, which is entering day 13 on Wednesday. Canada Post says talks with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have come to a halt on "key...
Brad Perry Nov 27, 2024
Trump threatens 25% tariffs on products from Canada, Mexico
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is threatening a 25 per cent tariff on all products from Canada and Mexico. Trump said the tariffs would remain until the two countries clamp down on drugs and migran...
Brad Perry Nov 26, 2024
Two bargaining unit support strike action against CN
CN is facing the threat of another strike. This time by its clerical, customer service and mechanics represented by Unifor. The union says members of Council 4000, which represents over 3,300 workers ...
Randy Thoms Nov 25, 2024
Canada Post strike enters second week, no end in sight
The national strike by Canada Post workers has entered its second week, with no resolution in sight as both sides continue to negotiate. The strike,which began on November 15, has disrupted postal ser...
Evan Taylor Nov 25, 2024





