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A look at recent major railway strikes at CN Rail and CPKC

A look at recent major railway strikes at CN Rail and CPKC

Canada has an active history of rail strikes dating back to at least the early 20th century. Here are some of the most recent job actions at the country's two main freight railways, Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd.
Former President Barack Obama tells Democratic convention to fight for America

Former President Barack Obama tells Democratic convention to fight for America

CHICAGO — Barack Obama cautioned the party faithful not to get distracted by the excitement building since Kamala Harris swiftly ascended to the top of the Democratic ticket as the former president capped off a night of powerful speeches at the Democ
S&P/TSX composite moves lower Tuesday, U.S. stock markets also down

S&P/TSX composite moves lower Tuesday, U.S. stock markets also down

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved lower Tuesday after the latest report on inflation showed price growth easing, while U.S. markets were also lower. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 78.95 points at 23,037.44.
Disney drops bid to have allergy-death lawsuit tossed because plaintiff signed up for Disney+

Disney drops bid to have allergy-death lawsuit tossed because plaintiff signed up for Disney+

NEW YORK (AP) — Disney is no longer asking a Florida court to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit on the grounds that the victim’s family had signed up for its streaming service Disney+.
Eby pledges $300M towards 1,508-bed, $560M student housing project at UBC

Eby pledges $300M towards 1,508-bed, $560M student housing project at UBC

The project will include five buildings ranging from eight to 18 storeys, 37 new child care spaces, academic and administrative offices and a 400-seat dining hall.
Ontario sets new planning rules intended to boost home building

Ontario sets new planning rules intended to boost home building

Ontario's housing minister announced a new set of planning rules Tuesday, which he said will set the stage for a "long-term building boom.
Canada Border Services Agency says airport customs systems outage resolved

Canada Border Services Agency says airport customs systems outage resolved

OTTAWA — The Canada Border Services Agency says it has resolved a partial systems outage that affected customs processing at Canadian airports. The CBSA says in a post on X service has been restored but did not specify what caused the outage.
Rail strike could affect more than 32,000 commuters in Canada's three biggest cities

Rail strike could affect more than 32,000 commuters in Canada's three biggest cities

MONTREAL — More than 32,000 rail commuters across the country will have to find new routes to the office if a work stoppage kicks off at Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. this week.
Canada's inflation rate falls to 2.5%, paving way for another interest rate cut

Canada's inflation rate falls to 2.5%, paving way for another interest rate cut

OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate fell to 2.5 per cent last month, matching economists' forecasts and solidifying expectations for a third consecutive interest rate cut in September.
These companies have laid off Canadian workers in 2024

These companies have laid off Canadian workers in 2024

Canadians are continuing to be laid off as part of a wave of job cuts that began in 2023 as companies assessed their operations after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic passed.