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S&P/TSX composite up almost 250 points, U.S. stock markets also rally

S&P/TSX composite up almost 250 points, U.S. stock markets also rally

TORONTO — sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s main stock index gained almost 250 points Monday amid a broad rally led by financial, industrial and technology stocks, while U.S. markets also climbed higher, snapping out of last week's losing streak. “The U.S.
Stock market today: Wall Street ends higher to snap a 4-day losing streak

Stock market today: Wall Street ends higher to snap a 4-day losing streak

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks closed higher on Wall Street, ending a four-day losing streak. The S&P 500 added 1.2% Monday. The benchmark index is coming off its worst week in nearly a year and a half.
Liberals still support policies promised in deal with NDP, health minister says

Liberals still support policies promised in deal with NDP, health minister says

TORONTO — The Liberal government will still work on policies it promised to pursue under its now-defunct deal with the NDP, Health Minister Mark Holland said Monday.
Despite union protest, new hybrid work rules for federal employees kick in Monday

Despite union protest, new hybrid work rules for federal employees kick in Monday

Ottawa announced the policy, which also stipulates that executives will have to be in the office at least four days a week, in May. The unions responded by pledging a "summer of discontent."
Canadian Medical Association calls for more tracking of health care funds

Canadian Medical Association calls for more tracking of health care funds

OTTAWA — The Canadian Medical Association says there should be better tracking of health care spending, following health care agreements the federal government has signed with the provinces and territories.
Baldrey: Could Independent MLA candidates shake up sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s election?

Baldrey: Could Independent MLA candidates shake up sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s election?

Multiple former BC United MLA candidates have announced they are running as Independents in October's provincial election.
Unions face uphill battle organizing Amazon warehouses in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½: experts

Unions face uphill battle organizing Amazon warehouses in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½: experts

Unions trying to organize at Amazon workplaces across sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ are facing a series of hurdles, including legal challenges and alleged anti-union tactics from the e-commerce giant.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Macklem speech Bank of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ governor Tiff Macklem will give a speech to the sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½-United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday in London.
BC United to run some candidates to keep party alive, despite halting campaign

BC United to run some candidates to keep party alive, despite halting campaign

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Official Opposition BC United party says it will run some candidates in the Oct. 19 election despite recently suspending its "full provincewide" campaign to throw its support behind the surging sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Conservative Party.
BC United still eligible to receive donations after campaign suspension

BC United still eligible to receive donations after campaign suspension

BC United plans to run a select number of candidates in the fall election.