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Ten years after Mégantic, experts say stricter rules, tougher enforcement needed

Ten years after Mégantic, experts say stricter rules, tougher enforcement needed

MONTREAL — Kathy Fox still remembers the looks on the faces of the grieving family members on the morning in August 2014, as she tried to explain how the Lac-Mégantic rail disaster had happened.
From telecoms to grocers, competition concerns keep bubbling up in federal politics

From telecoms to grocers, competition concerns keep bubbling up in federal politics

OTTAWA — As Canadians grow more concerned about rising inflation, competition across different sectors of the economy has become a "kitchen-table issue" at a time when the federal government is reviewing its competition law.
Union warns against Ottawa interfering in B.C. port workers strike as talks continue

Union warns against Ottawa interfering in B.C. port workers strike as talks continue

VANCOUVER — The union representing thousands of striking British Columbia port workers is asking the federal government to not interfere after business groups called for back-to-work legislation.
Evacuation alert remains for Kelowna, B.C., residents near Knox Mountain wildfire

Evacuation alert remains for Kelowna, B.C., residents near Knox Mountain wildfire

KELOWNA — Emergency crews in Kelowna, B.C., say they're still working to contain a wildfire on Knox Mountain that spurred an evacuation of area residents on Canada Day.
Nearly 200 households in need of shelter after moving day in Quebec: housing agency

Nearly 200 households in need of shelter after moving day in Quebec: housing agency

MONTREAL — Nearly 200 Quebec households have been forced to find temporary shelter after failing to find a new place to live on the province's annual moving day, the provincial housing agency said Saturday.
Labour shortage in construction adding extra pressure to housing supply gap: experts

Labour shortage in construction adding extra pressure to housing supply gap: experts

TORONTO — The construction industry is short tens of thousands of workers, and experts say a coming wave of retirements could make the problem worse even as Canada is millions of homes behind what's needed to reach housing affordability this decade.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Markets closed Canadian markets are closed Monday this year because Canada Day lands on the Saturday. U.S.
Montreal wants more affordable housing, developers want to make a profit

Montreal wants more affordable housing, developers want to make a profit

MONTREAL — For six years, the City of Montreal has been sitting on a vast piece of land that could help relieve a housing shortage, but private developers, whom the city needs to realize its vision for an affordable "eco neighbourhood," have so far e
The Dutch king apologizes for his country's role in slavery on 150th anniversary of abolition

The Dutch king apologizes for his country's role in slavery on 150th anniversary of abolition

AMSTERDAM (AP) — Dutch King Willem-Alexander apologized Saturday for his country's role in slavery and asked for forgiveness in a historic speech greeted by cheers and whoops at an event to commemorate the anniversary of the abolition of slavery.
Possible B.C. port strike will spare cruise ships, employers say

Possible B.C. port strike will spare cruise ships, employers say

VANCOUVER — A possible strike by British Columbia port workers will not disrupt cruise ships docked in Vancouver, Prince Rupert or Vancouver Island, employers say.