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Ottawa is asking Canadians what they want to see in the fall budget

Ottawa is asking Canadians what they want to see in the fall budget

OTTAWA — Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is looking for feedback from Canadians on national security and defence spending and fortifying the Canadian economy amid an ongoing trade war as he prepares to deliver a federal budget in the fal
Air Canada and ITA Airways sign codeshare deal increasing options for travel to Italy

Air Canada and ITA Airways sign codeshare deal increasing options for travel to Italy

MONTREAL — Air Canada and Italian airline ITA Airways have signed a new codeshare agreement, increasing travel options between Canada and Italy.
Statistics Canada reports wholesale sales up 0.1 per cent at $84.2 billion in May

Statistics Canada reports wholesale sales up 0.1 per cent at $84.2 billion in May

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says wholesale sales, excluding petroleum, petroleum products, and other hydrocarbons and excluding oilseed and grain, edged up 0.1 per cent to $84.2 billion in May.
BBC says it is ‘untenable’ for Gregg Wallace to host 'MasterChef' after sexual misconduct report

BBC says it is ‘untenable’ for Gregg Wallace to host 'MasterChef' after sexual misconduct report

LONDON (AP) — The BBC said Monday it will no longer work with “MasterChef” host Gregg Wallace after a report found that dozens of misconduct allegations made against the hit cooking show presenter were upheld.
TikTok CEO asks to meet with industry minister over shutdown order

TikTok CEO asks to meet with industry minister over shutdown order

OTTAWA — The CEO of TikTok is asking Industry Minister Mélanie Joly for an urgent meeting about the federal government’s order directing the company to shut down its Canadian operations.
In Lunenburg, N.S., boatbuilders carve out niche markets in challenging times

In Lunenburg, N.S., boatbuilders carve out niche markets in challenging times

LUNENBURG — At a wharf where oceangoing yachts tie up for repairs, Paul Baskett — a boatbuilder and owner of Lunenburg's Old Town Boatworks — says his craft is showing signs of renewal amid challenging times.
Is it OK to use AI in your job search? Experts say yes. Here's how to do it right

Is it OK to use AI in your job search? Experts say yes. Here's how to do it right

Sandra Lavoy noticed awkward pauses and hesitation from a job candidate when she asked questions on a video call. The pauses didn't seem natural; neither did the responses.
Cuts at Ontario colleges leading to nearly 10,000 job losses, union says

Cuts at Ontario colleges leading to nearly 10,000 job losses, union says

TORONTO — Close to 10,000 college faculty and staff have either been let go or are projected to lose their jobs amid hundreds of program cancellations and suspensions since last year, the Ontario Public Service Employees Union said Wednesday as it wa
Federal investigators deployed to probe WestJet engine fire at Vancouver airport

Federal investigators deployed to probe WestJet engine fire at Vancouver airport

VANCOUVER — Federal investigators have been deployed to Vancouver International Airport after a "small engine fire" onboard a WestJet flight from the United States.
Truro City FC rising up the English soccer ladder with Canadian helping hand

Truro City FC rising up the English soccer ladder with Canadian helping hand

Eric Perez brought pro rugby league to Canada in the form of the Toronto Wolfpack. Now the Toronto native is helping Truro City FC climb the ranks in English soccer.