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BCGEU tentative three-year agreement reached

BCGEU tentative three-year agreement reached

Seven months of failed bargaining and a two-week strike needed to reach this point
Taiwan-China tensions a reminder to tech: diversify chip manufacturers

Taiwan-China tensions a reminder to tech: diversify chip manufacturers

Chips power electronics ranging from iPhones to Lockheed-Martin fighter jets
New air passenger protection rules come into effect Thursday

New air passenger protection rules come into effect Thursday

Canada closes loophole that left some unable to secure refunds after pandemic-related cancellations
Major telecoms agree to emergency outage deal: Minister Champagne

Major telecoms agree to emergency outage deal: Minister Champagne

Deal follows massive Rogers disruption on July 8 that affected millions of Canadians
Bank of Canada raises key interest rate by 0.75%, says rates likely need to go higher

Bank of Canada raises key interest rate by 0.75%, says rates likely need to go higher

Expected lift brings the bank’s key rate target to 3.25 per cent
BoC expected to raise interest rate for fifth time at pivotal moment for economy

BoC expected to raise interest rate for fifth time at pivotal moment for economy

Some economists think Wednesday’s hike could be the last for a while
Canadian business bankruptcies on the rise with no signs of slowing

Canadian business bankruptcies on the rise with no signs of slowing

54 per cent of business owners are yet to return to normal, pre-pandemic revenue levels
Parksville business awarded $90,000 in damages after malicious online review

Parksville business awarded $90,000 in damages after malicious online review

Judge found online reviews from customer ‘false’ and ‘malicious’
Rules need change to keep international students in Canada and fill labour gaps: RBC

Rules need change to keep international students in Canada and fill labour gaps: RBC

Study finds complicated system may be turning qualified and much-needed workers away
Toxic chemicals commonly found in dollar store items, testing shows

Toxic chemicals commonly found in dollar store items, testing shows

One in four products tested were positive for managed substances