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Eby calls softwood lumber dispute "canary in the coal mine" of U.S. protectionism

Eby calls softwood lumber dispute "canary in the coal mine" of U.S. protectionism

VICTORIA — Premier David Eby says the federal government cannot forget about the fate of British Columbia's softwood lumber industry as the deadline for a trade deal between the United States and Canada is hours away. Aug.
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Along with a strong second quarter rebound for the US economy, some red flags

Along with a strong second quarter rebound for the US economy, some red flags

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy expanded at a surprising 3% annual pace from April through June, bouncing back at least temporarily from a first-quarter drop that reflected disruptions from President Donald Trump’s trade wars .
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S&P/TSX composite falls nearly 170 points, U.S. markets were mixed

S&P/TSX composite falls nearly 170 points, U.S. markets were mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index saw broad declines Wednesday while U.S. markets were mixed as both the Bank of Canada and the U.S. Federal Reserve held borrowing costs steady. The S&P/TSX composite index finished 169.
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Nova Scotia Community College opens new 200-bed student residence in Dartmouth

Nova Scotia Community College opens new 200-bed student residence in Dartmouth

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia Community College has officially opened the third of seven promised on-campus housing projects at its waterfront campus in Dartmouth. The $58.6 million student residence will house 200 students beginning in September.
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Canada's Gabiel Diallo reaches third round of men's National Bank Open

Canada's Gabiel Diallo reaches third round of men's National Bank Open

TORONTO — Canada's Gabriel Diallo has advanced to the third round of the men's National Bank Open in Toronto. The 27th-seed from Montreal beat Italy's Matteo Gigante 6-3, 7-5 (6). Gigante doubled-faulted on match point.
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CNE receives record number of job applications amid high youth unemployment

CNE receives record number of job applications amid high youth unemployment

TORONTO — Thousands of young people lined up for interviews at the Canadian National Exhibition job fair on Wednesday amid a high level of youth unemployment in Ontario.
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Boy, 11, accused of pulling knife on Calgary bus driver, too young to be charged

Boy, 11, accused of pulling knife on Calgary bus driver, too young to be charged

CALGARY — Police say three youths were arrested, including an 11-year-old, after a Calgary bus driver and a liquor store were robbed.
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US stocks slip as hopes for a September cut to interest rates weaken

US stocks slip as hopes for a September cut to interest rates weaken

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes slipped as doubts rise about whether the Federal Reserve will deliver economy-juicing cuts to interest rates by September. The S&P 500 fell 0.1% Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.
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Ottawa says it wants to improve income assistance program on First Nation reserves

Ottawa says it wants to improve income assistance program on First Nation reserves

The federal government says it is committed to working with Mi’kmaq First Nations in Nova Scotia to improve the income assistance program — though Ottawa has yet to provide details on the progress of negotiations.
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Precision Drilling boosts capital spending as outlook improves

Precision Drilling boosts capital spending as outlook improves

CALGARY — Precision Drilling Corp. says the outlook for its business is improving enough for it to reverse cuts to its capital spending program it had made amid economic uncertainty earlier this year — and further increase it.
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