46 h. ago Ottawa soldiers under investigation for Facebook group filled with hate speech and nude photos in uniform

Many of the posts were shared while the military was under national scrutiny for sexual misconduct.

Economics

46 h. ago Ottawa soldiers under investigation for Facebook group filled with hate speech and nude photos

Many of the posts were shared while the military was under national scrutiny for sexual misconduct.

Economics

2 w. ago US Strikes on Iran Come at Fragile Moment for the Global Economy

US strikes on Iran’s three main nuclear facilities come at a fragile moment for the global economy, and the outlook now hinges on how forcefully the Islamic Republic retaliates.

Other

2 w. ago Retailers are in trouble and there’s more to come, experts say

The fall of Hudson’s Bay and Saks Fifth Avenue Canada may give the impression that one of the hottest trends this year is the distressed look, but retail and insolvency experts say the company’s demise is part of a now-annual pitter-patter they expect to continue. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, they’ve seen hundreds of retail businesses […]

Other

2 w. ago Canadian military police leaders refuse civilian oversight mandated by Parliament, watchdog report says

The annual report of the Military Police Complaints Commission was released Tuesday.

Events

2 w. ago Bell: G7 protest in Calgary — one hell of a goat rodeo on the streets

If this is the best they can come up with for a G7 protest in Calgary, the protest business here is in real trouble

Politics

3 w. ago Canadian military personnel to get 20 per cent pay hike, defence minister says

The move is part of a $9-billion spending increase that will see Canada’s defence and security budget climb to an all-time high of $62.7 billion annually by next year.

Events

3 w. ago Raises, retention bonuses promised for Canadian Forces personnel

The initiatives were outlined Monday during a technical briefing that followed Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement that defence spending was being significantly increased.

Politics

3 w. ago Taiwan Moves Pose Hurdle for Foreign Defense Firms, AmCham Says

Changes that Taiwan made to rules for defense cooperation with foreign companies might discourage them from working with the archipelago, an American business group says — a view that comes just as China’s military shows off some key advances.

Economics

3 w. ago CANADA ARMING THE FORCES: Carney has pledged to meet NATO’s 2% increase

WATCH as Postmedia political columnist Lorne Gunter says that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has pledged to meet NATO’s 2% spending pledge by the end of this budget year. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter to the Editor for possible publication to torsun.editor@sunmedia.ca. […]

Transport

3 w. ago Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Global Energy Show The Global Energy Show kicks off on Tuesday in Calgary with people from 100 countries expected to attend the conference that will include a keynote address from the head of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting […]

Economics

4 w. ago Alberta Premier Smith says she’s invited Prime Minister Carney to Oilers game

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she has invited Prime Minister Mark Carney to watch an Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup Final game. Speaking to The Canadian Press in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Smith said she’s waiting to see if Carney will join her for Game 5, which could take place next weekend ahead of […]

Politics