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Union for B.C. foremen accuses port employers of 'acting recklessly' ahead of lockout

Union for B.C. foremen accuses port employers of 'acting recklessly' ahead of lockout

VANCOUVER — The union representing more than 700 foremen is accusing the BC Maritime Employers Association of "acting recklessly" by threatening an industry-wide lockout to close all B.C. ports by 8 a.m.
Utility says power back on in Kimmirut after days-long outage

Utility says power back on in Kimmirut after days-long outage

KIMMIRUT, Nvt. — Power has been restored to a Nunavut hamlet on Baffin Island following a days-long outage that began on Thursday.
Hope for a Gordon Lightfoot museum 'still very much alive' in his hometown

Hope for a Gordon Lightfoot museum 'still very much alive' in his hometown

TORONTO — Gordon Lightfoot’s folk music legacy could still be honoured with a museum in his Ontario hometown. Pam Carter, president of the Mariposa Folk Festival, said local officials in Orillia, Ont.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week, from a Bank of Canada on its recent interest rate decision to Statistics Canada's newest labour force survey.
Ottawa's 'night mayor' wants to transform quiet capital into after-dark destination

Ottawa's 'night mayor' wants to transform quiet capital into after-dark destination

OTTAWA — Canada's capital has long held a reputation as a town that fun forgot. Mathieu Grondin wants to be the one to change that for good.
What European housing models could do for Canada’s affordability problems

What European housing models could do for Canada’s affordability problems

TORONTO — Housing experts who have long promoted moving new home construction from suburbs to urban centres are calling for a similar approach to policy, saying several ideas currently percolating on the fringes of society in Canada have proven succe
Crews work in Nunavut hamlet to restore power that's been off since Thursday

Crews work in Nunavut hamlet to restore power that's been off since Thursday

KIMMIRUT, Nvt. — The Nunavut government has declared a state of emergency in Kimmirut after a power outage hit the Baffin Island hamlet two days ago.
B.C. deluge shows why cities struggle to keep up with extreme rain

B.C. deluge shows why cities struggle to keep up with extreme rain

NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. — Heavy rain isn't unusual for the community of Deep Cove in North Vancouver, but when Ashifa Saferali saw an e-bike floating down the middle of the street she knew this storm was something different.
S&P/TSX composite up nearly 100 points Friday, U.S. stock markets also higher

S&P/TSX composite up nearly 100 points Friday, U.S. stock markets also higher

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained almost 100 points Friday on strength in technology, base metal and financial stocks, while U.S. markets also moved higher.
Nova Scotia election: Liberals promise to establish inquiry into illegal fishing

Nova Scotia election: Liberals promise to establish inquiry into illegal fishing

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Liberal party is promising to establish a public inquiry into illegal fishing if the party is elected to govern on Nov. 26.