Murray Wood: Saskatchewan is winning the race to the bottom on minimum wage
An increase is coming for Saskatchewan's minimum-wage earners this fall, but Murray Wood says it will ensure they contin...
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Cenovus CEO touts 'new day' for oil and gas as climate scientist warns of disaster
ST. JOHN'S - The chief executive of Cenovus Energy says it feels like a "new day" for the oil and gas industry, as Canada appears willing to shift its stance on emissions regulations. Jon McKenzie tol...
Nov 26, 2025
Deal reached to allow grocers to avoid accepting beer and wine empties
TORONTO - Ontario grocers and The Beer Store have reached an agreement-in-principle on alcohol recycling that will allow the retailers to avoid collecting empties at their stores and gives a renewed r...
Nov 26, 2025
Vancouver's iconic, three-decade-old fireworks festival cancelled due to finances
VANCOUVER - The iconic Vancouver waterfront fireworks festival that has been held for more than three decades has been cancelled indefinitely due to financial difficulties. In a statement, the Vancouv...
Nov 26, 2025
Carney to announce new supports today for steel industry hammered by U.S. tariffs
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to announce new measures today to help Canada's steel sector, a government official told The Canadian Press. Ottawa plans to limit foreign steel imports and ...
Nov 26, 2025 Prime Minister Mark Carney is seen during a news conference following the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Concerns raised about AI-powered toys and creativity, development as holiday shopping peaks
TORONTO - As parents hunt for gifts that will wow their kids this holiday season, Canadian child development and psychology experts say they should be wary of AI-powered toys because of possible harms...
Nov 26, 2025
B.C. Coastal First Nations vow oil pipeline to north coast 'will never happen'
OTTAWA - The president of the Coastal First Nations in British Columbia said Wednesday an oil pipeline to the province's north coast "will never happen" and slammed Ottawa for negotiating with Alberta...
Nov 26, 2025
Alberta-Ottawa pipeline accord unlikely to be "champagne-popping moment:' Enserva CEO
CALGARY - Oil and gas industry advocates say they're heartened by an expected agreement between Alberta and Ottawa on a new West Coast pipeline, but their optimism is tempered by the long list of obst...
Nov 26, 2025
Carney expected to announce new supports for steel industry hammered by U.S. tariffs
OTTAWA - The federal government plans to limit foreign steel imports and cut interprovincial rail freight rates in a bid to support Canada's steel industry threatened by damaging U.S. tariffs. A gover...
Nov 25, 2025
Lawsuit seeks damages against B.C., federal government over Cowichan title ruling
NEW WESTMINSTER - A proposed class-action lawsuit filed in B.C. Supreme Court says the provincial and federal governments had "long-standing" knowledge that unresolved Indigenous land claims threatene...
Nov 25, 2025
Alberta to insulate AIMCo from liability, companies from greenwashing allegations
EDMONTON - Alberta is moving to insulate its Crown investment corporation from potential legal liabilities and protect companies in the province from lawsuits accusing them of greenwashing. The wide-r...
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