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Statistics Canada says median family after-tax income in 2022 down after inflation

Statistics Canada says median family after-tax income in 2022 down after inflation

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the median family after-tax income in 2022 fell compared with 2021, after adjusted for inflation, with young people being the hardest hit.
Too many people, not enough management: A look at the chaos of 'overtourism' in the summer of 2024

Too many people, not enough management: A look at the chaos of 'overtourism' in the summer of 2024

SINTRA, Portugal (AP) — The doorbell to Martinho de Almada Pimentel’s house is hard to find, and he likes it that way.
Cogeco signs pair of agreements to advance plans to offer wireless services

Cogeco signs pair of agreements to advance plans to offer wireless services

MONTREAL — Cogeco Inc. says it has signed partnership agreements with both a national wireless network operator and Eastlink as part of its plan to develop its wireless service in Canada.
Young people flaunt their used stuff as 'underconsumption' goes viral

Young people flaunt their used stuff as 'underconsumption' goes viral

Young people on social media are showing off their 12-year-old water bottles, sweaters from high school with patched holes and dish rags made from cut up old T-shirts.
Teamsters union serves strike notice to CPKC; CN Rail issues lockout notice

Teamsters union serves strike notice to CPKC; CN Rail issues lockout notice

More than 9,000 workers at Canada's two major railways could be either on strike or locked out as of Thursday, disrupting supply chains relied upon by many industries. The union representing thousands of workers at Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd.
Toronto area sees more rain a day after record-setting downpour

Toronto area sees more rain a day after record-setting downpour

TORONTO — Several southern Ontario communities saw more rain on Sunday and braced for still more wet weather a day after a storm soaked the region and broke at least one precipitation record.
Neighbouring town of fire-struck Jasper ready to help long-term, for better or worse

Neighbouring town of fire-struck Jasper ready to help long-term, for better or worse

HINTON, Alta. — It's been hard to find a hotel room in Hinton, Alta., lately.
Back to school means back to the spotlight for Big Tech

Back to school means back to the spotlight for Big Tech

Back to school could mean back to the hot seat for Big Tech.
From family pairing to screen-time limits, TikTok suggests ways to keep kids safe

From family pairing to screen-time limits, TikTok suggests ways to keep kids safe

As kids head back to school, many will be logging onto TikTok to connect with classmates or bust boredom with an endless scroll of videos.
Economists expect July inflation data to set the stage for more rate cuts

Economists expect July inflation data to set the stage for more rate cuts

OTTAWA — Canada's inflation rate likely took another dip last month, according to economists who expect the Bank of Canada to continue cutting interest rates throughout the fall.
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