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What tech layoffs, temporary foreign workers and boomers mean for the labour force

What tech layoffs, temporary foreign workers and boomers mean for the labour force

TORONTO — Canada's economy has seen a constant stream of layoffs hitting companies from the tech sector and beyond in recent months while many employers lament a shortage of workers, but neither seems to be weighing heavily on the country's jobs numb
First Quantum Minerals sees earnings rise in 2022 despite drop in fourth quarter

First Quantum Minerals sees earnings rise in 2022 despite drop in fourth quarter

TORONTO — First Quantum Minerals Ltd. says it earned US$117 million in the fourth quarter of 2022, 52.

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,704.79, up 2.56): Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB). Energy. Down $1.48, or 2.71 per cent, to $53.06 on 19 million shares.

Three teens arrested in alleged face-slashing at Toronto subway station

Toronto police say they've arrested and charged three teens after a woman was allegedly slashed on the face while at a subway station.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign American receiver Duke Williams

Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign American receiver Duke Williams

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed American receiver D’haquille (Duke) Williams on Tuesday. Williams, 29, had 29 catches for 480 yards and four touchdowns in eight games last season with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
S&P/TSX composite largely unchanged Tuesday, U.S. markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite largely unchanged Tuesday, U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was largely unchanged Tuesday as small gains in energy helped outweigh softness in financials and industrials, while U.S. markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 2.56 points at 20,704.79.
Credit, debit info and Plum points not compromised in cybersecurity incident: Indigo

Credit, debit info and Plum points not compromised in cybersecurity incident: Indigo

TORONTO — Indigo Books & Music Inc. says customer credit and debit information was not compromised by a recent cybersecurity incident that has downed its online operations for almost a week.
Grey Cup-champion Argos sign veteran defensive back Adarius Pickett

Grey Cup-champion Argos sign veteran defensive back Adarius Pickett

TORONTO — The Grey-Cup champion Toronto Argonauts signed offensive lineman Darius Ciraco, defensive back Adarius Pickett and defensive lineman Folarin Orimolade on Tuesday. Ciraco is Canadian while the other two are Americans.
Toronto councillors divided as Tory stays in office ahead of budget

Toronto councillors divided as Tory stays in office ahead of budget

TORONTO — John Tory’s decision to remain Toronto’s mayor while his budget is finalized has created a divide in city council, with one camp working to convince him to stay while others could look to undo some of his proposals, as a heated debate over
'A giant': Friends and dignitaries remember former Mississauga mayor Hazel McCallion

'A giant': Friends and dignitaries remember former Mississauga mayor Hazel McCallion

MISSISSAUGA — When Jean Chrétien announced his retirement almost two decades ago, he got a phone call from the mayor of Mississauga, Ont. Hazel McCallion, a longtime friend of the prime minister, began teasing him.
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