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Vancouver Island First Nation whose ex-chief met Capt. Cook files claim against B.C.

Vancouver Island First Nation whose ex-chief met Capt. Cook files claim against B.C.

VICTORIA — A Vancouver Island First Nation whose people were the first to greet European explorers in the region almost 250 years ago is taking British Columbia to court, seeking title to their traditional territories and financial compensation.
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Employers should prepare for sickest month of the year, says HR software firm

Employers should prepare for sickest month of the year, says HR software firm

Employers should be clear about sick day policies and encourage flu vaccinations, says BrightHR
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Housing unaffordability still rising despite billions in government measures: PBO

Housing unaffordability still rising despite billions in government measures: PBO

OTTAWA — The Parliamentary Budget Officer says the number of Canadians in need of affordable housing is still rising, even though Canada is spending billions of dollars a year to address the shortage.
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B.C. retailer raises concerns over confusion caused by GST holiday

B.C. retailer raises concerns over confusion caused by GST holiday

Federal government's affordability measure challenges small shops
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Canada says it wants to slash its emissions by half by 2035. Will that be enough?

Canada says it wants to slash its emissions by half by 2035. Will that be enough?

TORONTO — Canada is aiming to cut its emissions in half by 2035 compared to 2005 levels, the federal government announced Thursday, a target more modest than what a federal advisory body had previously recommended.
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Border officials, RCMP to testify on impact of Trump's plans for border security

Border officials, RCMP to testify on impact of Trump's plans for border security

OTTAWA — Canadian officials in charge of border enforcement will testify at a parliamentary committee later today on the impact of president-elect Donald Trump's plans for border security and migration.
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Settlement reached in complaint over Canada Post layoffs as strike hits four weeks

Settlement reached in complaint over Canada Post layoffs as strike hits four weeks

OTTAWA — The union representing Canada Post workers says an unfair labour practice complaint over the company's layoffs has been resolved, calling it an important victory for workers' rights.
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S&P/TSX composite down nearly 200 points, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite down nearly 200 points, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was down nearly 200 points, weighed down by losses in the energy, telecommunications and base metal sectors, while U.S. stock markets were mixed in late-morning trading.
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Canada preparing retaliatory tariffs, as Ford threatens to cut off energy to U.S.

Canada preparing retaliatory tariffs, as Ford threatens to cut off energy to U.S.

OTTAWA — Canada is preparing retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S.
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Stock market today: Wall Street stalls following some discouraging updates on the economy

Stock market today: Wall Street stalls following some discouraging updates on the economy

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes are stalling following some discouraging data on the economy. The S&P 500 fell 0.3% in early trading Thursday and was on track for its third loss in the last four days.
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