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As federal workers fight office mandate, study finds remote work has climate benefits

As federal workers fight office mandate, study finds remote work has climate benefits

Federal public servants in Ottawa who work remotely contributed 25 per cent fewer emissions than those who worked only from the office, a new report suggests as a major public sector union fights against more mandated office days.
Fourth straight interest rate cut may not bring buyers back to the market just yet

Fourth straight interest rate cut may not bring buyers back to the market just yet

TORONTO — While the Bank of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s fourth straight cut to its key interest rate could inspire potential homebuyers to get off the sidelines, some commentators say the housing market may not see a huge spark just yet.
A look at what people are saying about the Bank of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s rate decision

A look at what people are saying about the Bank of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s rate decision

OTTAWA — The Bank of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ cut its key policy interest rate by 50 basis points on Wednesday to bring it to 3.75 per cent (a basis point is equal to a one-hundredth of a percentage point).
Vancouver councillors call for lobbyist registry at city hall

Vancouver councillors call for lobbyist registry at city hall

Green Party Coun. Pete Fry and ABC Vancouver Coun. Lenny Zhou hold different views on how best to set up registry
New Richmond credit union to tailor services for Chinese-language customers

New Richmond credit union to tailor services for Chinese-language customers

Former Burnaby-Lougheed MLA Katrina Chen is the president of AnXin Community Savings.
Group calls for for better pay, equipment for wildfire fighters

Group calls for for better pay, equipment for wildfire fighters

OTTAWA — Last May, when Jenny Saulnier was home alone with her dog in Nova Scotia while her son and husband were at hockey, she scrolled through social media and saw there was a house fire some nine kilometres from her home, and was assured she would
Opinion: sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s economy can’t absorb its population growth

Opinion: sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s economy can’t absorb its population growth

Rising unemployment and falling building permits show economic pressure from population growth, according to Central 1 economist
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ pharmacists report harm from alleged corporate performance targets

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ pharmacists report harm from alleged corporate performance targets

Some 31 per cent of 2,199 respondents reported that company pressures resulted in 'compromised public safety.'
Presidents and prime ministers: How cross-border personality clashes could play out

Presidents and prime ministers: How cross-border personality clashes could play out

WASHINGTON — President John F. Kennedy stood before Canadian lawmakers elucidating the important relationship between the two countries: "Geography has made us neighbours. History has made us friends. Economics has made us partners.
Eby says sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Greens not yet ready for minority talks as Furstenau stays Green leader

Eby says sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Greens not yet ready for minority talks as Furstenau stays Green leader

Premier and NDP Leader David Eby says he's been told by the sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Green Party that it's too early to begin talks about a minority government agreement after the weekend's still-undecided provincial election.