9 h. ago B.C. Airbnb reservations at risk as government’s deadline looms

Alex Howell, Airbnb Canada's policy lead, told Global News that the B.C. government needs to pause the implementation of its new registration system before Monday.

Politics

4 d. ago South Korea’s Lee Wants Trade Deal with US Before July Deadline

South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung hopes to clinch a trade agreement with the US ahead of a looming July deadline, according to his nominee for prime minister, after a high-stakes meeting with Donald Trump was called off at the last minute.

Economics

8 d. ago India, US Harden Stance in Trade Talks as July Deadline Looms

Trade officials from India and the US have hardened their stance on some key issues as they race to conclude an interim deal before higher US tariffs take effect in July, people familiar with the matter said.

Economics

9 d. ago Popular type of salami recalled in Ontario for making dozens of people sick

If you love your deli meats, you may want to check your fridge for any Genova or Genoa Salami brands.The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a recall on Tuesday for Rea brand Genoa Salami and Bona Brand Genova Salami due to salmonella.The affected products were distributed in Alberta, Ontario and Manitoba at grocery stores, specialty markets, restaurants, cafes, delis and butcher shops."This recall was triggered by findings by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak," reads the notice. "There have been reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products."According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, 57 illnesses have been reported due to this outbreak, with 44 cases in Alberta and 13 in Ontario. Seven people have been hospitalized.The affected products include the following brands and flavours:Bona Mild Genova SalamiRea Genoa Salami SweetRea Genoa Salami Hot&q...

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2 w. ago As Trump tariff deadline looms, countries asked to give best trade offers

The letter from the United States Trade Representative asks countries to provide their offers by Wednesday as officials seek to accelerate talks with multiple partners.

Economics

3 w. ago Few Ontario grocery stores accepting booze empties, some weigh returning licences

Very few Ontario grocery stores accepting empty alcohol containers are doing so, leaving the future of the deposit return program in question as The Beer Store closes locations.

Other

3 w. ago Few Ontario grocery stores accepting booze empties as deadline looms

Grocery stores have for months voiced their concerns with the program

Events

4 w. ago Union says Canada Post offers ’fall short’ as strike deadline nears

OTTAWA — The union representing about 55,000 Canada Post employees said the latest offers from the postal service “fall short” with hours to go until a looming strike deadline. In a bulletin posted late Wednesday, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers said it is still reviewing proposals tabled by the Crown corporation earlier in the […]

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