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CIBC latest bank to raise wages amid tight labour market, adds boost to minimum pay

CIBC latest bank to raise wages amid tight labour market, adds boost to minimum pay

CIBC is the latest bank to announce wage increases in an effort to attract and retain employees in a tight labour market.
Nutrien to accelerate ramp-up of annual potash production capacity

Nutrien to accelerate ramp-up of annual potash production capacity

Nutrien Ltd., the Canadian company that is the largest fertilizer producer in the world, has announced a major ramp-up of potash production capacity as the war in Ukraine drives concern over global food security.
'Brought down to my knees:' Restaurateur slams changes to New Brunswick immigration

'Brought down to my knees:' Restaurateur slams changes to New Brunswick immigration

When Michael Petrovici posts a job opening for one of his northern New Brunswick restaurants, he's lucky if he gets one application.
Molson Canada reaches tentative agreement with striking employees in Montreal

Molson Canada reaches tentative agreement with striking employees in Montreal

MONTREAL — A tentative agreement has been reached between Molson Canada and the union representing some 425 workers in the Montreal area who have been on strike since March.
How younger Canadians can prepare themselves for a potential recession

How younger Canadians can prepare themselves for a potential recession

TORONTO — "I'd be lying if I said a looming recession wasn't worrying," says Braveen Kumar, who is currently working on building his freelance business.
Europe's central bank to hike rates in July, 1st in 11 years

Europe's central bank to hike rates in July, 1st in 11 years

AMSTERDAM (AP) — The European Central Bank will raise interest rates next month for the first time in 11 years, followed by another hike in September, as it catches up with other central banks worldwide in pivoting from supporting the economy during
More Americans apply for jobless benefits last week

More Americans apply for jobless benefits last week

WASHINGTON (AP) — More Americans applied for jobless aid last week, but the total number of Americans collecting unemployment remains at a five-decade low.
War rap: In Ukraine, an angry voice for a furious generation

War rap: In Ukraine, an angry voice for a furious generation

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — From the battlefronts of Ukraine comes rap music — filled with the anger and indignation of a young generation that, once the fighting is done, will certainly never forget and may never forgive.
Fire caused by suspected arson in S. Korea kills at least 7

Fire caused by suspected arson in S. Korea kills at least 7

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A fire caused by suspected arson spread through an office building Thursday in South Korea's Daegu city, killing at least seven people and injuring dozens of others, local fire and police officials said.
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,792.43, down 135.78 points.) Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE). Energy. Up 40 cents, or 4.8 per cent, to $8.75 on 14.6 million shares.