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Racialized workers less likely to be unionized: report

Racialized workers less likely to be unionized: report

Black and racialized workers in Canada are less likely to be represented by a union, according to a new report.
Posthumously published novel 'Peggy' a 'gift' to friends of writer Rebecca Godfrey

Posthumously published novel 'Peggy' a 'gift' to friends of writer Rebecca Godfrey

For friends of Rebecca Godfrey, the writer's final novel is more than a posthumous stamp on a career cut short — it's another piece of her to savour now that she's gone.
Banff residents vote against downtown pedestrian zone in plebiscite

Banff residents vote against downtown pedestrian zone in plebiscite

BANFF, Alta. — Banff residents have given a thumbs down to a pedestrian zone in the community's downtown, rejecting the idea in a plebiscite Monday.
What is the bargaining impasse between railways and workers actually about?

What is the bargaining impasse between railways and workers actually about?

MONTREAL — The country's two main railways and their workers remain at loggerheads over scheduling, safety or salaries — depending on who you ask — as the clock ticks down on contract negotiations. Canadian National Railway Co.
Trump's interview with Musk on X platform hamstrung by tech issues, with many users unable to join

Trump's interview with Musk on X platform hamstrung by tech issues, with many users unable to join

Donald Trump's big return to the social media platform formerly known as Twitter did not begin as planned. Trump and Elon Musk, X’s owner, were slated to have what the tech titan termed a “live conversation” at 8 p.m. Eastern Time.
27 million Canadians caught the Paris Games on various partner TV networks: CBC

27 million Canadians caught the Paris Games on various partner TV networks: CBC

CBC says 27 million TV viewers tuned in to the Paris Games over 17 days of coverage on CBC and its broadcast partners, including Sportsnet, TSN and RDS.
Sun Life reports net income of $646 million in second quarter

Sun Life reports net income of $646 million in second quarter

TORONTO — Sun Life Financial Inc. says its net income slipped in the second quarter on a restructuring charge while its adjusted net income rose.
WSP Global announces US$1.78-billion deal to buy Power Engineers

WSP Global announces US$1.78-billion deal to buy Power Engineers

WSP Global Inc. says it's reached a deal to acquire U.S. consulting firm Power Engineers Inc. The Montreal-based company says the deal, worth US$1.78 billion, is expected to close in the fourth quarter.
S&P/TSX composite up as energy stocks rise, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite up as energy stocks rise, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose Monday, helped by strength in the energy sector as the price of oil also climbed, while U.S. markets were mixed.
Scotiabank adds to U.S. exposure with US$2.8B deal for KeyCorp stake

Scotiabank adds to U.S. exposure with US$2.8B deal for KeyCorp stake

TORONTO — Scotiabank has signed a deal to buy a minority stake in U.S. bank KeyCorp as it works to focus on the North American market. The Canadian bank said Monday it will pay a total of about US$2.8 billion for a 14.
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