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Via Rail's performance has gone from bad to worse — and it's costing the company millions

Thu, 2024-11-07 01:00

Via Rail's service standards have eroded substantially over the last decade, with many more trains arriving late.

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Canadian trade survived the first Trump presidency. Here's how it can survive the second

Thu, 2024-11-07 01:00

Donald Trump is returning to the White House with big plans to remake the global trade landscape. That could be a disaster for Canada's economy. But key players of the last trade war believe they can mitigate the damage.

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Trudeau government bans TikTok from operating in Canada — but Canadians can still use it

Wed, 2024-11-06 14:30

Citing national security concerns, the federal government has ordered TikTok to shutter its Canadian operations — but users will still be able to access the popular video app.

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Cineplex says it will make online purchase fee more obvious following penalty

Wed, 2024-11-06 13:52

Cineplex Inc. says it will continue adding a fee to some online ticket purchases after being penalized earlier this fall for alleged deceptive marketing, but it will adjust how the charge is communicated to moviegoers.

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'Grueling and arduous': A look back at Canada-U.S. relations during the first Trump presidency

Wed, 2024-11-06 12:59

Canadian political leaders are congratulating Donald Trump on winning back the U.S. presidency — a victory that raises questions about what Canada-U.S. relations will look like over the next four years.

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Bitcoin jumps to record high in crypto frenzy after Trump win

Wed, 2024-11-06 08:23

The price of bitcoin hit a new high Wednesday as investors bet that former president Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election will be a boon for cryptocurrencies.

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Several bread and bun brands recalled due to pieces of metal, says Canada's food safety agency

Wed, 2024-11-06 06:33

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for several brands of bread and buns due to pieces of metal in the products.

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Canadian legal information database sues company behind AI chatbot

Wed, 2024-11-06 05:00

The Canadian Legal Information Institute (CanLII) has taken the makers of an AI chatbot to court over what it says are a violation of its terms of service, due to the chatbot scraping CanLII's database in bulk.

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Canada, prepare for the big squeeze. Trump will press on several sensitive fronts

Wed, 2024-11-06 04:38

Donald Trump's second term as U.S. president carries implications at home and abroad. That includes potentially wreaking havoc on global economies through the aggressive use of tariffs.

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Over half of workers compensation claims in Alberta construction are 1st-year workers

Wed, 2024-11-06 01:00

Ahead of its safety conference this week, the Alberta Construction Safety Association is highlighting the need to address worker safety — especially for those just starting out.

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New toonie designed by Inuit artists unveiled in Ottawa

Wed, 2024-11-06 01:00

The design, meant to celebrate Northern culture, waterways and Inuit land, was unveiled at a Royal Canadian Mint ceremony on Nov. 5, 2024. The CBC’s Sandra Abma was there.

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BCE to buy U.S. internet provider Ziply for $5B, in part with funds from MLSE sale

Tue, 2024-11-05 12:54

BCE has signed a deal to buy U.S. fibre internet provider Ziply Fiber for about $5 billion in cash, using in part the profits from the high-profile sale of the company’s stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment earlier this fall. 

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Canada Post says strike threat is already affecting revenue

Tue, 2024-11-05 12:02

Canada Post says the threat of a strike is “rapidly impacting” its revenue as customers who worry about their holiday packages not arriving in time switch delivery services.

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B.C. ports are frozen amid a labour dispute. What does this mean for Canadians?

Tue, 2024-11-05 07:57

A major trade artery was shut down on Monday when employers locked out more than 700 foremen at ports across British Columbia. But what does this mean for Canada’s supply chain and for consumers?

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Boeing workers vote to end 7-week strike, accept new contract with 38% raise

Tue, 2024-11-05 02:35

Boeing's West Coast factory workers accepted a new contract offer on Monday, ending a bitter seven-week strike that halted most jet production and deepened a financial crisis at the troubled plane-maker.

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Three years of roaring oil prices could be coming to an end

Tue, 2024-11-05 01:00

The days of oil companies being compared to broken cash machines are likely over.

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Vancouver-area home sales surge in October amid lower borrowing costs: real estate board

Mon, 2024-11-04 12:02

Greater Vancouver Realtors says home sales in the region jumped 31.9 per cent in October compared with the same month last year, marking potential early signs of a long-awaited rebound after the Bank of Canada's four consecutive cuts to its key interest rate.

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The U.S. economy looks strong. So why don't voters feel good about it?

Mon, 2024-11-04 11:32

While the U.S. economy looks strong on paper — stable and growing at a faster pace than was expected — a lot of voters going into Tuesday's presidential election are still feeling a bit glum about it all, no matter how good the data seems to say they should feel. 

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Taylor Swift shows spark beading bonanza and big sales for crafting retailers

Mon, 2024-11-04 09:36

Beaded friendship bracelets have become a hallmark for Swift fans, who string each one and then trade them at her concerts. Fans have proved to be a boon for retailers, which have seen jewelry-making materials fly off shelves, especially in cities where the songstress is due to make an appearance.

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B.C. port employers launch lockout at terminals over contract dispute with foremen

Mon, 2024-11-04 06:33

Employers have locked out more than 700 unionized workers in the latest development in a labour dispute that the union says will shut down all ports in British Columbia until further notice.

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