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What the upcoming holiday GST relief will mean for consumers

What the upcoming holiday GST relief will mean for consumers

TORONTO — The federal government's GST break will arrive this Saturday, just in time for the last stretch of holiday shopping. Here's a breakdown of what you'll save on and how the relief works.
'Breaking of gridlock' between Quebec, N.L. is the envy of former premiers

'Breaking of gridlock' between Quebec, N.L. is the envy of former premiers

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Two former premiers of Newfoundland and Labrador say a draft energy agreement signed Thursday with Quebec shattered a political standoff that leaders had been trying to end for decades.
Nova Scotia non-profit groups trying to save huge Acadian church now facing lawsuit

Nova Scotia non-profit groups trying to save huge Acadian church now facing lawsuit

HALIFAX — The Roman Catholic Church in southwestern Nova Scotia has filed a lawsuit against two Acadian groups trying to save a huge, deconsecrated church.
Court approves The Body Shop sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ sale, about 100 to lose jobs as some stores close

Court approves The Body Shop sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ sale, about 100 to lose jobs as some stores close

TORONTO — An Ontario court has given The Body Shop sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ the approval it needs to sell the majority of its business to a private equity firm.
Federal minister asks labour board to intervene in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Post strike

Federal minister asks labour board to intervene in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Post strike

Mail could begin moving again in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ as early as next week after the federal government moved Friday to end the nearly month-long work stoppage at sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Post.
Airline execs testify on baggage fees; say reforms needed to lower travel costs

Airline execs testify on baggage fees; say reforms needed to lower travel costs

Canadian airline executives in the hot seat over carry-on bag fees say the federal government needs to reform this country's aviation system if it wants travel to become more affordable.
Stock market today: Wall Street ends mixed after a bumpy week

Stock market today: Wall Street ends mixed after a bumpy week

Stock indexes closed mixed on Wall Street at the end of a rare bumpy week. The S&P 500 ended little changed Friday. The benchmark index reached its latest in a string of records a week ago.
Supreme Court will take up a challenge related to California's tough vehicle emissions standards

Supreme Court will take up a challenge related to California's tough vehicle emissions standards

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday said it would take up a business-backed appeal that could make it easier to challenge federal regulations, acting in a dispute related to California's nation-leading standards for vehicle emissions.
Public support key but hard to maintain for striking sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Post workers, experts say

Public support key but hard to maintain for striking sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Post workers, experts say

Public support has been key for sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Post workers as they halted mail delivery across the country, but maintaining that support had been getting harder as the strike dragged on, experts say.
Woman who preyed on Chinese students fined $3.3 million by BC Securities Commission

Woman who preyed on Chinese students fined $3.3 million by BC Securities Commission

VANCOUVER — A woman who used "high-pressure tactics and predatory conduct" on Chinese students has been fined $3.3 million by the BC Securities Commission.