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‘Frustration takes over’: How arbitration plans went awry in WestJet mechanics strike

Arbitration doesn't typically spur a strike. If anything, the reverse occurs. But on Thursday, a directive for binding arbitration from Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan...

Fed Chair Jerome Powell: US inflation is cooling again, though it isn’t yet time to cut rates

WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation in the United States is slowing again after higher readings earlier this year, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday,...

Contractor Aecon settles dispute with Coastal GasLink over pipeline construction

TORONTO — Shares of Aecon Group Inc. fell more than 10 per cent after the infrastructure company announced $237 million in one-time charges related...

Opinion: Canadians are feeling increasingly powerless amid economic struggles and rising inequality

If you feel like you’re being pushed around in life, you’re not alone. Our recent research has found that Canadians are increasingly feeling a...

Creating a thriving winery takes more than the perfect grape

As head winemaker of a newly renovated estate winery in Southern Ontario, Thomas Bachelder would argue the quality of the wine makes or breaks...

Opinion: Are governments using proceeds from crime to raise public funds?

Civil forfeiture regimes that allow governments to seize citizens’ assets, along with unexplained wealth orders — a type of court order that requires people...

How technology can help you find and keep track of items while you travel

People left behind 2 million items at airports in 2023, according to The Unclaimed Baggage Found Report. Just 10% of lost item requests are...

We have a problem with work stress, but it isn’t what you think

Scott Schieman is professor of sociology and Canada Research Chair at the University of Toronto. Paul Glavin is an associate professor of sociology...

Germany needs hydrogen in its energy mix – can Canada deliver?

Germany is very keen on Canadian hydrogen and hydrogen technology such as fuel cells. It is so interested, in fact, that Messe Stuttgart—a German...

Letter to the Editor: Surrey policing staffing and cost differences require clarification

In response to an article published on June 25 by BIV titled, “Fast-growing Surrey grapples with business issues,” the Surrey Police Board would like...

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