9 h. ago B.C. losing workers as youth can't find employment due to lack of private

While 18,000 youth between the ages of 18 and 24 joined the province's workforce in May, even more left it in June, with 18,500 young people stopping their search for a job

Society

20 h. ago Canada’s unemployment drops slightly in June with surprise 83K new jobs

Statistics Canada says June marked the first month of significant job gains since January and broke a three-month streak that the unemployment rate rose.

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20 h. ago Canada adds surprise 83,000 jobs in June, driving unemployment rate down to 6.9%

OTTAWA — Canada’s labour market topped expectations in June amid a surprise surge in hiring. Statistics Canada said Friday that the unemployment rate dropped a tenth of a percentage point to 6.9 per cent in June as the economy added some 83,000 jobs. The vast majority of those jobs were part-time, the agency said, with […]

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20 h. ago Canada’s unemployment rate drops for first time since January

Jobless rate falls to 6.9% as economy gains 83,000 jobs in June, mostly part-time

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42 h. ago Canada’s Top Port Seeks Builder to Add 70% Capacity in Asia Trade Push

The Port of Vancouver, Canada’s main trade gateway to Asia, kicked off the search for a company to build a new wharf to handle 70% more cargo, as the country looks for ways reduce economic reliance on the US.

Economics

53 h. ago Toronto house that's internet famous for giant skeleton is for sale

If you've ever walked down Davenport Road in Toronto, chances are you've done a double-take in front of one home known for a very tall, very bony local celebrity.Affectionately known as Bones, the 12-foot skeleton on the front lawn of 2043 Davenport Rd. has become a neighbourhood icon and low-key internet legend thanks to homeowner and realtor Samantha Fraser's delightfully weird sense of humour.Over the years, Bones has been transformed into Barboo, Chappell Roan of The Pink Bony Club, and more. Yes, there are costumes. Yes, they're fabulous.The front entrance. But while Bones brings the drama, the house itself is all calm vibes and cozy charm.A home office. Now listed for $1,389,000, this four-bed, three-bath semi is surprisingly spacious, impeccably maintained, and—according to Fraser—shockingly quiet for being on a main street.The living room. From the outside, it looks modest (aside from the towering skeleton in the front yard), but step ins...

Technology

5 d. ago 5 things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Key business events this week include Calgary Stampede networking, Aritzia and Richelieu earnings, June job data, and looming U.S. trade deal deadlines.

Economics

8 d. ago U.S. added 147K new jobs last month. Here’s what the numbers don’t show

The headline numbers for June masked some weaknesses as the U.S. economy contends with fallout from President Donald Trump's economic policies, especially his sweeping tariffs.

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1 week ago Canada Recommerce Intelligence Report 2025: $4.72 Bn Market is Advancing Through Retailer Engagement, Platform Expansion, and Circular Policy Alignment – Forecast to 2029 – ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN — The “Canada Recommerce Market Intelligence Databook – 60+ KPIs, Market Size, Share & Forecast by Channel, Category & Consumer Segment – Q2 2025 Update” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The recommerce market in Canada is expected to grow by 10.7% on annual basis to reach US$4.72 billion in 2025. The recommerce […]

Economics

1 week ago Calgary starts adding fluoride to its tap water for first time since 2011

Fluoride has been a contentious health issue with municipalities, and in Calgary, the water was fluoridated for 20 years until council directed it to be halted in 2011

Culture

2 w. ago Canadians chime in after social media post accidentally invents 'No Name' brand

To anyone outside of Canada, the concept of a grocery store with generic branding may seem novel.This became clear after a content creator from India shared a concept of a store with no branding on X, and it went viral."Imagine a minimal store named 'Store' that sells nothing but products with no branding whatsoever," posted @immasiddx, with concept photos of a white "Store" and products with generic titles.It has garnered over 55 million views and received thousands of replies and reposts since being posted on Friday.Many replies and quote reposts came from Canadians who broke the news to the content creator that the concept has existed in Canada for decades as the No Name brand."You can tell someone isn't from Canada when they post stuff like this," reads one repost."Canada beat you to it," added another. The No Name brand is owned by Canadian grocery giant Loblaw. It's a staple at grocers like Real Canadian Superstore a...

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2 w. ago Another group adds to call for Canada to take Iranian threat seriously

Open letter expresses concern over increasing efforts by Iran's regime to destabilize both the Middle East and Canada

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2 w. ago HUNTER: Addicts and the mentally ill torpedoing urban ‘quality of life’

In Canada, politicians have been convinced that the homeless, drug-addicted and mentally ill should be allowed to make their own decisions.

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2 w. ago Canada’s justice minister says he is ‘open’ to adding ‘femicide’ to the Criminal Code

The term broadly refers to when a woman is killed by a man based on the fact that she is a woman

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3 w. ago Opinion: In Alberta’s grab for federal cash, Albertans with disabilities pay the price

Starting in July, Canadians with disabilities are due to start receiving an extra $200 per month — except in Alberta, where that additional income will instead flow to the provincial government. The federal Canada Disability Benefit is designed to address poverty and enhance financial security for working-age individuals with disabilities. Its primary goal is to […]

Economics

3 w. ago Tajon Buchanan’s brace lifts Canada to Gold Cup blowout win over Honduras

Niko Sigur has made some special memories over his years of watching soccer at BC Place. He added another Tuesday as he scored his first goal for Canada and helped his country thump Honduras 6-0 to open their Gold Cup campaign. “Of course, it feels really nice,” Sigur said of the strike. “Something I’m working […]

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3 w. ago USW Local 1944 issues strike notice for Rogers technicians in Abbotsford

ABBOTSFORD, British Columbia, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1944 has issued a 72-hour strike notice at Rogers’ operations in Abbotsford, B.C., with 25 technicians set to walk off the job at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, June 19. The Abbotsford technicians perform the same work as their counterparts in Surrey […]

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3 w. ago Canada & Spruce Meadows home away from home for Czechia's Stanek

You can’t begrudge Stanek’s preference as Spruce Meadows has become a special part of his burgeoning career as a show-jumping rider. Last year, Stanek won his first-ever international grand prix during the summer series, winning the Continental’s Duncan Ross class. On Saturday, he added to his resume with the RBC Grand Prix of Canada, the feature event of the National tournament.

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