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These companies have laid off Canadian workers in 2024

These companies have laid off Canadian workers in 2024

Canadians are continuing to be laid off as part of a wave of job cuts that began in 2023 as companies assessed their operations after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic passed.
A timeline of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion's major milestones and setbacks

A timeline of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion's major milestones and setbacks

CALGARY — The Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is facing delay yet again, as the company responsible for building the project reported Monday it has run into a fresh construction-related challenge in B.C.
Air Canada rolls out measures for passengers with hidden disabilities

Air Canada rolls out measures for passengers with hidden disabilities

MONTREAL — Air Canada has adopted measures to help travellers living with non-visible disabilities, as the carrier looks to improve accessibility after reports of poor treatment last year.
France's government announces new measures to calm farmers' protests, as barricades squeeze Paris

France's government announces new measures to calm farmers' protests, as barricades squeeze Paris

JOSSIGNY, France (AP) — France’s new prime minister showered promises of help on angry farmers Tuesday, from emergency cash aid to controls on imported food, in hopes that cools a protest movement that has seen tractors shut down highways across Fran
Canada Pension Plan 101: Answering common questions about these paycheque deductions

Canada Pension Plan 101: Answering common questions about these paycheque deductions

TORONTO — Paycheque deductions can be an unpleasant surprise for those new to the workforce — a jumble of letters representing wages you can't immediately collect.
McDonald's iconic McRib sandwich is back in Canada after a decade-long wait

McDonald's iconic McRib sandwich is back in Canada after a decade-long wait

TORONTO — After a 10-year hiatus, Canadians will be able to get their hands on the iconic McRib sandwich starting today.
American consumers feeling more confident than they have in two years

American consumers feeling more confident than they have in two years

American consumers, fresh off strong holiday spending, are feeling more confident than they have in two years. The Conference Board, a business research group, said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index rose for the third straight month, to 114.
US job openings rose in December, pointing to a still-durable labor market

US job openings rose in December, pointing to a still-durable labor market

WASHINGTON (AP) — America's employers posted 9 million job openings in December, an increase from November and another sign that the U.S. job market remains resilient despite the headwind of higher interest rates.
UPS stock down before market open as company says it's eliminating about 12,000 jobs

UPS stock down before market open as company says it's eliminating about 12,000 jobs

UPS slid before the opening bell Tuesday as the package delivery company announced that it's eliminating approximately 12,000 jobs and looking at strategic options for its Coyote truck load brokerage business.
Manulife-Loblaw deal to deliver specialty drugs sparks access, competition concerns

Manulife-Loblaw deal to deliver specialty drugs sparks access, competition concerns

Some pharmacare policy experts are raising concerns about competition and patient access to much-needed medication after Manulife Financial Corp. announced its coverage of certain prescription drugs will only apply at Loblaw Cos. Ltd. pharmacies.