Indigenous

New bill would ban replacement workers in federal workplaces during strikes, lockouts

OTTAWA — Replacement workers would be banned during strikes and lockouts at federally regulated workplaces under new government legislation introduced Thursday in the House of Commons.

Nov 9, 2023 3:34 PM Read more >

B.C. Lions ready for second crack at Blue Bombers in CFL's Western final

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions' message since May's training camp in Kamloops has been clear: push beyond the Western final and win the Grey Cup. Last season ended on a snowy day at I.G. Field with a 28-20 loss to the 2021 champion Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Nov 9, 2023 3:25 PM Read more >

B.C. shifts ambulance staffing for rural communities in bid to boost emergency care

VICTORIA — British Columbia is shifting its ambulance paramedics staffing model for 60 rural and remote communities in what Health Minister Adrian Dix says is an "unprecedented" investment in emergency health care.

Nov 9, 2023 3:17 PM Read more >

N.S. legislature ready to consider changes to avoid sitting until midnight most days

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia legislature was set Thursday to conclude a fall sitting marked by rancorous debate and opposition delay tactics after the government extended work hours to push through its agenda.

Nov 9, 2023 3:08 PM Read more >

Gaza evacuees in Canada will need mental-health, housing supports: refugee council

OTTAWA — Evacuees who escape from the Gaza Strip will need help to access mental-health care and housing, as well as assistance to get other family members out of the embattled Palestinian territory, the Canadian Council for Refugees said Thursday.

Nov 9, 2023 2:52 PM Read more >

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,587.41, up 57.20 points): Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC). Finance. Up 75 cents, or 3.01 per cent, to $25.67 on 19.

Nov 9, 2023 2:51 PM Read more >

Losada firing 'much bigger' than missing playoffs, says CF Montreal sporting director

MONTREAL — Olivier Renard made it clear at season’s end that he wasn’t pleased with CF Montreal’s play this year. On Thursday, he decided to do something about it.

Nov 9, 2023 2:49 PM Read more >

S&P/TSX composite notches small gain led by energy stocks, U.S. markets fall

TORONTO — Strength in energy stocks helped Canada's main stock index eke out a small gain Thursday, while U.S. markets moved lower, led by weakness on the Nasdaq. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 57.20 points at 19,587.41.

Nov 9, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

Date for fall economic statement announced as Liberals face economic headwinds

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is expected to table the federal government's fall economic statement on Nov.

Nov 9, 2023 2:44 PM Read more >

Two candidates urge voters to rank the other as 2nd choice for Ontario Liberal leader

TORONTO — Two contenders for the Ontario Liberal leadership are banding together to urge their supporters to put the other as a second choice in a bid to stop Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie from finishing at the top of the pack.

Nov 9, 2023 2:42 PM Read more >