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Gap between richest and the rest creates a land of disappointed citizens: economist

Gap between richest and the rest creates a land of disappointed citizens: economist

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia economist Lars Osberg's latest book on the widening gap between the very richest and the rest argues the trend is creating disappointed Canadians prone to distrusting one another and their governments.
Indigenous equity ownership saw momentum in 2024, but still more work to do

Indigenous equity ownership saw momentum in 2024, but still more work to do

CALGARY — When electric utility BC Hydro launched a procurement process earlier this year seeking new sources of clean energy for the province's power grid, it included a specific requirement: projects must be at least 25 per cent owned by First Nati
Picket lines go up in 'high leverage' strike at six Metro Vancouver grain terminals

Picket lines go up in 'high leverage' strike at six Metro Vancouver grain terminals

VANCOUVER — Grain terminal workers picked a "high leverage moment" to go on strike in Metro Vancouver as farmers in Western sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ have an abundance of product to move for export, a food economics and supply chain expert says.
Tearful Caroline Ellison gets 2 years in prison over her role in FTX fraud

Tearful Caroline Ellison gets 2 years in prison over her role in FTX fraud

NEW YORK (AP) — Caroline Ellison, a former top executive in Sam Bankman-Fried ’s fallen FTX cryptocurrency empire, was sentenced to two years in prison on Tuesday after she apologized to everyone hurt by a fraud that stole billions of dollars from in
Ontario labour board certifies Unifor to represent workers at Walmart warehouse

Ontario labour board certifies Unifor to represent workers at Walmart warehouse

TORONTO — Unifor says Ontario's labour relations board has given Unifor the O.K. to represent workers at a Walmart warehouse in Mississauga, Ont.
Quebec premier taking heat over $7-billion Northvolt battery plant

Quebec premier taking heat over $7-billion Northvolt battery plant

MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault is under pressure over his government's investment in a planned battery factory near Montreal, as Swedish manufacturer Northvolt cuts costs following a slowdown in demand for electric vehicles.
Four injured in Ottawa transit assaults, man charged by hate crime unit

Four injured in Ottawa transit assaults, man charged by hate crime unit

OTTAWA — Ottawa police say four people were seriously injured when a man making what investigators called "hate-filled" comments allegedly carried out a series of assaults on public transit buses and trains.
S&P/TSX composite rises Tuesday, U.S. stocks also higher

S&P/TSX composite rises Tuesday, U.S. stocks also higher

TORONTO — sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s main stock index rose Tuesday, led by energy and base metal stocks, while U.S. markets also moved higher, with the S&P 500 and the Dow again hitting new records. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 57.51 points at 23,952.
Department of Justice sues Visa, alleges the card issuer monopolizes debit card markets

Department of Justice sues Visa, alleges the card issuer monopolizes debit card markets

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S.
Stock market today: Wall Street edges further into record highs

Stock market today: Wall Street edges further into record highs

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks edged further into record heights on Wall Street after shaking off a bumpy start to the day. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up 0.2%, adding to its own record.