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Pro-Palestinian encampment members say McGill's latest offer is 'laughable'

Pro-Palestinian encampment members say McGill's latest offer is 'laughable'

MONTREAL — Members of a pro-Palestinian encampment who have been occupying part of McGill University's downtown Montreal campus since April say the school's latest offer falls far short of what's needed to get them to leave.
The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits jumps to the highest level in 10 months

The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits jumps to the highest level in 10 months

The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits jumped to the highest level in 10 months last week, a sign that the labor market is likely cooling under the weight of high interest rates.
Wedding on a budget? How to have your dream day without breaking the bank

Wedding on a budget? How to have your dream day without breaking the bank

Chynna Wilson had a simple vision for her wedding day — a good location, delicious food and an open bar, but on a small budget. The couple did not want a traditional wedding at a hotel or golf course, which can be pricey.
AtkinsRéalis looks to sell stake in Ontario's Highway 407 toll highway by end of 2027

AtkinsRéalis looks to sell stake in Ontario's Highway 407 toll highway by end of 2027

MONTREAL — AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. says it plans to sell its stake in the company that owns the Highway 407 ETR toll highway north of Toronto by the end of 2027.
US wholesale prices dropped in May, adding to evidence that inflation pressures are cooling

US wholesale prices dropped in May, adding to evidence that inflation pressures are cooling

WASHINGTON (AP) — Wholesale price increases fell in May, the latest sign that inflation pressures in the United States may be easing as the Federal Reserve considers a timetable for cutting interest rates.
Statistics sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ says Canadian household debt relative to income down in Q1

Statistics sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ says Canadian household debt relative to income down in Q1

OTTAWA — Statistics sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ says the amount Canadians owe relative to their income in the first quarter edged lower compared with the fourth quarter of 2023 as growth in household disposable income outpaced the growth in debt.
Stop gas expansion for home heating or risk leaving ratepayers on the hook: report

Stop gas expansion for home heating or risk leaving ratepayers on the hook: report

TORONTO — Provinces must stop natural gas expansion and invest in electrification to keep home heating reliable and cost-effective, a new report says, suggesting ratepayers and governments could otherwise be on the hook for billions of dollars in und
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith taking over fight of energy 'war room'

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith taking over fight of energy 'war room'

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she's bringing the province's energy "war room" under the purview of her office because she needs to take on the fight with Ottawa on behalf of the energy industry.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ sets minimum wage, other rules for app-based ride-hailing, delivery work

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ sets minimum wage, other rules for app-based ride-hailing, delivery work

VICTORIA — British Columbia has finalized regulations to provide a minimum-wage and basic protections for ride-hailing and delivery workers using app-based platforms such as Uber, DoorDash and SkipTheDishes.
Calgary mayor worried water use 'creeping up,' restrictions to last another week

Calgary mayor worried water use 'creeping up,' restrictions to last another week

CALGARY — Calgary's water use is creeping back up, despite conservation pleas from city officials as crews scramble to fix a massive water main break. "We — you and I — need to keep reducing our water usage," Mayor Jyoti Gondek said Wednesday.