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Worker killed, 2 injured, in truck crash at Suncor mine site

Worker killed, 2 injured, in truck crash at Suncor mine site

CALGARY — A worker was killed and two others injured in a truck crash at Suncor Energy Inc.'s Base Mine site near Fort McMurray, Alta on Thursday. The incident occurred around 6:30 a.m.
Flight cancellations mount as Canadian airlines struggle with staff shortages

Flight cancellations mount as Canadian airlines struggle with staff shortages

MONTREAL — Canadian airlines are slashing their flight schedules as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on air industry plans and profits. Transat A.T. is nixing nearly 30 per cent of its flights for the next two months.
Dozens of protesters, 12 police dead in Kazakhstan protests

Dozens of protesters, 12 police dead in Kazakhstan protests

MOSCOW (AP) — Security forces in Kazakhstan killed dozens of protesters and 12 police officers died in an eruption of violence that saw demonstrators storm government buildings and set them on fire, authorities said Thursday.
Vinyl popularity softens decline of Canadian album sales: industry report

Vinyl popularity softens decline of Canadian album sales: industry report

TORONTO — Ten years ago, it would've been unthinkable that vinyl records could soften the decline of Canadian music sales, but a new industry roundup says renewed popularity in the physical discs did just that in 2021.
How to minimize maintenance fee shocks when shopping for a condo

How to minimize maintenance fee shocks when shopping for a condo

TORONTO — There’s no avoiding maintenance fees if you buy a condo, but there are ways to reduce the risk of nasty surprises down the road.
Merchandise trade surplus $3.1 billion in November, Statistics sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ reports

Merchandise trade surplus $3.1 billion in November, Statistics sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ reports

OTTAWA — sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s merchandise trade surplus rose to $3.1 billion in November, despite the disruptions caused by flooding and landslides in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, Statistics sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ said Thursday. The agency said the result compared with a revised surplus of $2.
Nearly 5,000 layoffs at Cineplex after Ontario closes movie theatres

Nearly 5,000 layoffs at Cineplex after Ontario closes movie theatres

TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. says it has temporarily laid off nearly 5,000 part-time employees because of mandated closures of its Ontario movie theatres to tackle the surge of the Omicron variant.
Music: 2021 was a good year for Wallen, Adele - and vinyl

Music: 2021 was a good year for Wallen, Adele - and vinyl

NEW YORK (AP) — New data from the music industry confirms what a lot of people long suspected — 2021 was a very good year for Morgan Wallen, Adele and vinyl.
November trade deficit hits near record-high $80.2 billion

November trade deficit hits near record-high $80.2 billion

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. trade deficit surged to a near-record high of $80.2 billion in November as exports slowed at the same time that imports jumped sharply. The November deficit was 19.3% higher than the October deficit of $67.
US jobless claims rise by 7,000, but still low at 207,000

US jobless claims rise by 7,000, but still low at 207,000

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week but remained at historically low levels, suggesting that the job market remains strong. U.S. jobless claims rose by 7,000 last week to 207,000.