4 d. ago Montreal transit strike: Weekend shutdown looms as drivers plan job action

The union representing the Montreal Transit Corporation’s 4,500 bus drivers and subway operators was given the go-ahead late Wednesday for a strike this weekend.

Transport

5 d. ago Montreal transit strike: Service to ‘resume gradually’ as job action ends

A strike by the Montreal transit agency’s 2,400 maintenance workers, which limited bus and subway service to peak hours and late evenings, was scheduled to last until Nov. 28.

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2 w. ago Is not coaching a school sports team a strike action? It depends

Teachers have been back on their jobs for half a week after being ordered back to work via Bill 2, the province’s Back to School Act, so it’s a bit early to expect clarity on how the remainder of the school year will play out. But in talking to parents from across the city, Postmedia […]

Sport

2 w. ago China, Canada Leaders Meet First Time Since 2017 to Reset Ties

China’s and Canada’s leaders met on Friday for the first formal sitdown in eight years as the two nations look to reset ties strained over trade and security issues.

Politics

2 w. ago China, Canada Leaders Meet For the First Time Since 2017 to Reset Ties

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney hailed a “turning point” in his nation’s ties with China after a meeting with Chinese Xi Jinping that marked the first formal sitdown in eight years between leaders of the two nations.

Politics

2 w. ago Trump, Xi meeting in South Korea to try to roll back trade tensions

BUSAN, South Korea — President Donald Trump is set to meet face-to-face with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday, a chance for the leaders of the world’s two largest economies to stabilize relations after months of turmoil over trade issues. Trump’s aggressive use of tariffs since returning to the White House for a second term […]

Economics

3 w. ago AUPE, other union leaders meet to talk job action as striking teachers face back to work order

'The only thing government listens to is mass action'

Politics

3 w. ago 'Our solidarity cannot be defeated by a bill': Thousands of teachers vow to resist planned back

'The only thing government listens to is mass action'

Other

3 w. ago Trump Says He’ll Raise China’s Russian Oil Purchases With Xi

Donald Trump said he planned to speak to Xi Jinping about China’s purchases of Russian oil when the two leaders meet next week in South Korea, after the US president on Wednesday announced fresh sanctions on top energy companies with ties to the Kremlin.

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3 w. ago For the first time in 38 years, Montreal bus drivers, métro operators to launch strike action

STM maintenance workers are also preparing for another strike.

Transport

3 w. ago Asian shares slip on selling of tech stocks after a lackluster day on Wall Street

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly lower Wednesday on selling of technology shares following a lackluster day on Wall Street. U.S. futures edged higher, while crude oil prices rose about $1 a barrel. Chinese markets retreated after U.S. President Donald Trump cast doubt on whether or not he will meet with Chinese leader Xi […]

Economics

4 w. ago Trump vows to reach ’fantastic deal’ with China after future meeting with Xi

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Monday that the U.S. commands “great respect” from Beijing and that he will reach a “fantastic deal” with Chinese President Xi Jinping when the two leaders meet soon. Trump’s remarks come after Beijing infuriated him by expanding export controls on rare earth products that are used in smartphones, fighter […]

Sport

4 w. ago Trump vows to reach a ‘fantastic deal’ with China after future meeting with Xi

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that the U.S. commands “great respect” from Beijing and that he will reach a “fantastic deal” with Chinese President Xi Jinping when the two leaders meet soon. Trump’s remarks come after Beijing infuriated him by expanding export controls on rare earth products that are used in smartphones, […]

Sport