Air Canada and the union representing its pilots, the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), are meeting this week in efforts to avoid a strike after the union said talks had “completely stalled” last week. The stakes are high after the NDP pulled their support for the Liberals, raising questions about what will happen if there … Read more
Terry Yaldo never thought this day would come. The owner of Midway Convenience in Windsor, Ont., says alcohol sales in corner stores – which officially began Thursday across the province – will be a “saving grace” for many small business owners. “It’s going to save a lot of stores from potential closure. This will give … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Thousands of electric stoves are being recalled because of a fire risk that has injured some people in Canada. Health Canada issued the recall on Thursday for several models of Samsung’s electric slide-in ranges because the front-mounted knobs can “accidently activate” through contact by people and pets … Read more
The chair of Canada Post’s board warned Wednesday the organization’s financial situation is “unsustainable” as it struggles to compete against e-commerce platforms and faces dropping demand. “The board and senior management recognize that Canada Post is at a critical juncture,” said André Hudon at the company’s annual general meeting. “Significant change is urgently needed to … Read more
Australian workers now have the legal right to ignore their bosses after work hours, as a new “right to disconnect” law has come into effect Down Under. Some experts say Canada should hurry up on a proposal to follow suit. The new rule, which came into force Monday, means employees cannot be punished for refusing … Read more
Federal officials affirmed this month that the pain people might feel when getting an IUD can be more than doctors’ promises of “just a pinch.” The local anesthetic lidocaine “might be useful for reducing patient pain” when inserting intrauterine devices, according to new guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which also … Read more
Whether it’s high sodium, too much sugar or misleading labels, nearly 60 per cent of infant and toddler foods sold in the United States aren’t as nutritious as they appear, according to a new study. Published on Aug. 21 in Nutrients, the research found that most of these products fail to meet the nutritional guidelines … Read more
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 26, 2024 7:30 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Traffic at Canada’s two largest railways is slated to resume on Monday as a rail work stoppage comes to an end following a Saturday decision from the federal labour board. Canadian National Railway … Read more
Sales of strong hybrid vehicles are growing in high double digits, sharply outpacing a sluggish Indian auto market where demand for both fossil-fuel and electric vehicles have slowed this year. To be sure, the growth in strong hybrid vehicle sales is on a small base but the shift in market dynamics underscores growing consumer appetite … Read more
A national grain growers association estimated the railway labour dispute is costing farmers between $40 million and $50 million a day. A city councillor says the stoppage has disrupted the daily lives of residents. “We’re going to have to talk to our banks and talk to our creditors and say, ‘Hey, you know what I … Read more
