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Fiscal update includes loans for housing developers, affordable housing fund: source

Fiscal update includes loans for housing developers, affordable housing fund: source

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is set to present the fall economic statement on Tuesday, a document that will make billions in loans available for homebuilders and earmark a fund for affordable housing.
Economists expect inflation slowed again in October as high interest rates take hold

Economists expect inflation slowed again in October as high interest rates take hold

OTTAWA — Forecasters anticipate Canada's inflation rate took another dip in October as gasoline prices fell from the previous month and grocery prices rose more slowly.
Defending Champions: Canada to meet Finland in Davis Cup Final 8 opener

Defending Champions: Canada to meet Finland in Davis Cup Final 8 opener

MÁLAGA, Spain — The Canadian tennis teams are on top of the world as reigning champions of both the Davis Cup and the Billie Jean King Cup. Now it's time for a fresh challenge: a successful title defence.
Quebec to appoint conciliator as labour unions prepare for major strikes this week

Quebec to appoint conciliator as labour unions prepare for major strikes this week

QUEBEC — The province says it will appoint a conciliator to help bridge the gap in stalled contract negotiations with public sector unions ahead of major strikes this week. The conciliator's recommendations, however, won't be binding.
Veteran linebacker Sankey backs up his words in leading Alouettes to Grey Cup win

Veteran linebacker Sankey backs up his words in leading Alouettes to Grey Cup win

HAMILTON — After enduring a loss in his Montreal debut, linebacker Darnell Sankey vowed the Alouettes wouldn't lose again in the 2023 CFL season. Sankey was a man of his word Sunday.
Saskatchewan squabbles with Ottawa over pavilion presentations at COP28 in Dubai

Saskatchewan squabbles with Ottawa over pavilion presentations at COP28 in Dubai

REGINA — Saskatchewan is squabbling again with Ottawa — this time over an event space at a climate conference in Dubai.
Elaborate Manitoba swearing-in ceremony almost took place outdoors, documents show

Elaborate Manitoba swearing-in ceremony almost took place outdoors, documents show

WINNIPEG — The ceremony that saw Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and his cabinet ministers sworn in at the province's new horticultural showcase cost $19,600 and was almost held outside, information obtained by The Canadian Press shows.
Prevention key to cutting cyberattacks in hospitals, protecting patients: researchers

Prevention key to cutting cyberattacks in hospitals, protecting patients: researchers

Hospitals must do more to protect patients' personal data from cyberattacks that can lead to disruptions in care, urges an article published Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
Edmonton human rights group upset encampment hearing won't be heard until January

Edmonton human rights group upset encampment hearing won't be heard until January

EDMONTON — A human rights group is expressing concern that its court application to pause the City of Edmonton's dismantling of homeless encampments won't be heard until the new year, well after winter weather has settled in.
Primaris REIT buying Halifax shopping complex for $370 million

Primaris REIT buying Halifax shopping complex for $370 million

TORONTO — Primaris Real Estate Investment Trust says it has signed a deal to buy a shopping centre complex in Halifax for $370 million. The deal includes the Halifax Shopping Centre and the Annex, which sits adjacent to the mall.
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