4 h. ago It is now illegal for Quebec retailers to sell goods with an intentionally limited lifespan

The provisions were passed by Quebec in 2023 as part of an act to protect consumers against the deliberate shortening of the lifespan of a product.

Economics

4 h. ago Quebec law to promote the sustainability of goods come into force

QUEBEC — Quebec measures targeting retailers when it comes to sustainability of goods and planned obsolescence of products comes into effect today. The provisions were passed by the provincial legislature on Oct. 3, 2023, as part of an act to protect consumers against the deliberate shortening of the lifespan of a product and to promote […]

Other

10 h. ago Pistachio products could carry salmonella risk. What we know so far

The recent recall of pistachios and pistachio-related products are linked to an ongoing investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak, Health Canada said.

Transport

17 h. ago Règles pour les travailleurs étrangers temporaires: il pourrait perdre la moitié de ses employés et «c’est toute une jambette»

Un atelier de débosselage de la Rive-Nord vit dans l’incertitude.

Society

31 h. ago Could a U.S. visa fee push tech workers to Canada? Here’s what you need to know

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he sees an opening for Canada to attract global tech talent now that the United States is introducing a $100,000 fee for temporary visas for workers with specialized skills. But the Canadian tech sector typically sees a lot of migration to the U.S. among high-skill employees — and […]

Society

34 h. ago What Mark Carney’s data breach tells us about the perils of insider threats

A junior bank employee didn't need malware or stolen password to reach the prime minister's records.

Transport

41 h. ago «Je rends les gens tellement heureux»: épuisée, une chirurgienne lâche l’hôpital pour se lancer dans l’esthétique

Une chirurgienne épuisée par le manque de lits et d’employés à son hôpital a claqué la porte du réseau public pour se consacrer à l’esthétique.

Other

45 h. ago Bell: On the teacher strike, Smith's team says Gondek chirps from the cheap seats

'Nobody needs to chirp from the cheap seats to try to gain some political points,' says Alberta budget boss Nate Horner of Calgary mayor Jyoti Gondek

Other

47 h. ago Metro Vancouver restaurants, bars keep pivoting as liquor strike continues

Some Metro Vancouver restaurants and bars have sent staff as far away as the Fraser Valley in search of specific products, in response to a public sector strike that has shut down the province's liquor distribution channels.

Other

47 h. ago Western should cover policing bill for homecoming parties: Councillor

“I don’t think the current approach is working," Coun. Sam Trosow said.

Events

47 h. ago Western University should pay policing bill for homecoming parties: Councillor

“I don’t think the current approach is working," Coun. Sam Trosow said.

Society

48 h. ago Metro Vancouver votes to adopt new approach for Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant

The existing Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant will undergo phased upgrades to rehabilitate the existing primary treatment plant and complete a secondary wastewater plant.

Economics

48 h. ago CRAIG: Many cities using tax dollars to give staff multiple pensions

Imagine if your boss knocked on your door and announced that you’re going to receive two pensions upon retirement. That would be quite the surprise! Most people – especially those working outside government – would be elated just to have a single workplace pension. But new research released by SecondStreet.org shows over 8,500 city employees […]

Economics

49 h. ago 'Costs to society': Talks go down to wire as Oct. 6 Alberta teachers' strike looms

'There's a fallback wage that the seller will fall back to and there's a fallback that the employer will rise to. And if those are close enough, there's a deal'

Economics

49 h. ago Animation du jeu «Le tricheur»: cinq «bonnes candidatures» sont sur la table pour remplacer Guy Jodoin

Productions Déferlantes a de «bonnes candidatures» en main et elle devra bientôt trancher.

Other

49 h. ago Opinion: Risky, rewarding Alberta Next panels offer pressure

At a time when most political leaders prefer scripted announcements, photo ops, and handpicked roundtables, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has taken a different approach. She’s showing up to hear from people — unscripted and in-person. Through the Alberta Next panel, Smith has been touring the province to hear directly from Albertans about the future of […]

Other

51 h. ago Loblaw closing No Name discount grocery stores in Ontario after just a year

Loblaw Companies Ltd. is slowly winding down its ultra-discount No Name grocery store program, with two of the three pilot locations in Ontario now closed or slated to shut down just over a year after they first opened. The stores were originally launched in September 2024 and gave shoppers access to even lower prices than the company's existing discount chains, like No Frills. The concept aimed to reduce operating costs through shorter store hours, a smaller assortment of products, limited marketing, no refrigeration, and fewer weekly deliveries. At the time, the company said that the stores would help customers save up to 20 per cent on everyday essentials; however, it looks like the concept didn't exactly land with consumers, as its reduced operating costs meant shoppers would have to shop elsewhere for refrigerated items like dairy or fresh meat products. The bare-bones stores carried just 1,300 products, compared to the 7,000 items typically carried in sm...

Other

51 h. ago OPEC+ set to increase oil production again as Saudi and Russia debate size, say sources

After dipping more than 7 per cent this week, oil prices are expected to take another hit this weekend as members of the global oil cartel OPEC+ meet to discuss production cuts.

Other

51 h. ago Howard Levitt: Why working notice is employment law’s most effective and underused tool, part two

Employers save money, avoid the 'severance lottery' culture and sometimes even get a redemption story along the way

Culture

52 h. ago Toujours l’impasse alors que s’achève la deuxième grève des employés d’entretien à la STM

Le syndicat laisse toujours planer la menace d’une autre grève, après plusieurs mois de négociations.

Society