1 hour ago Over a year after Bill 124 was reversed, some Ontario workers still wait for payments

At the beginning of 2024, the government agreed to reverse its Bill 124, a measure which had capped public sector pay increases at one per cent annually for three years.

Society

1 hour ago ECB’s Simkus Says More Cuts Needed as US Tariffs Weigh on Growth

The European Central Bank must lower interest rates further as the euro-area economy is yet to feel the full force of US tariffs and inflation is expected to continue to slow, Governing Council member Gediminas Simkus said.

Economics

4 h. ago ECB’s Rehn Favors a Rate Cut in June If Justified by Forecasts

The European Central Bank should cut its interest rate next month if its new forecasts confirm an outlook of disinflation and waning growth momentum, according to Governing Council member Olli Rehn.

Other

5 h. ago Norway Core Inflation Slows More Than Seen, Fueling Rate Cut Bet

Norway’s underlying inflation slowed more than forecast last month, raising the chances of an interest-rate cut by Norges Bank before the fall.

Economics

5 h. ago Norway Core Inflation Slows More Than Seen, Fueling Rate Bet

Norway’s underlying inflation slowed more than forecast last month, fueling odds of an interest-rate cut by Norges Bank before the fall.

Economics

6 h. ago Another Edmonton Oilers comeback puts Golden Knights in a stranglehold

If this was a mob movie set in the Vegas desert, the Edmonton Oilers would be lining their trunk with plastic and buying a couple of shovels. They haven’t quite “eliminated” the Golden Knights yet, but it wouldn’t hurt to get some holes dug. The Oilers put their second-round series in a death grip Thursday, […]

Other

12 h. ago Carney’s promise to revamp Canada’s foreign service brings calls for consultation, more details

The Liberal election platform said a Carney government would send 'more Canadian diplomats and officials abroad' to expand trade and 'restore Canadian leadership'

Society

13 h. ago The LFP Podcast, ep. 207: Tariff chaos and the London region's auto sector

Rachel Gilbert spoke with Norman De Bono about Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada-made automobiles and the threat facing the sector

Economics

13 h. ago Savaria Announces the Voting Results for its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

LAVAL, Québec, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Savaria Corporation (“Savaria”) (TSX: SIS) a global leader in the accessibility industry, announces today the voting results at its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held earlier today (the “’Meeting”).      Election of Directors All the nominees listed in the Management Proxy Circular, prepared in connection with […]

Other

13 h. ago 'It's not like I'm new here': Calgary's new police Chief Katie McLellan credits experience for landing role

'I started out as a summer student in the victim assistance unit shortly after I graduated in 1986, that's how long I've been in this police service'

Economics

14 h. ago Carney’s plan to boost Canada’s foreign service needs more details: union

The Liberal election platform said a Carney government would send "more Canadian diplomats and officials abroad" to expand trade and "restore Canadian leadership."

Transport

15 h. ago 911 to reduce delays getting to patients, following death of UVic student

A 911 call-taker spent 3.5 minutes trying to find an address for a UVic residence before asking about the emergency. An inquest is examining a student's death.

Events

15 h. ago After death of UVic student, changes aim to trim delays in getting paramedics to patients

A 911 call-taker spent 3.5 minutes trying to find an address for a UVic residence before asking about the emergency. An inquest is examining a student's death.

Events

17 h. ago Fanshawe College plans 35% staffing cut ahead of projected enrolment plunge

Fanshawe College is slashing 400 full-time employees positions – 35 per cent of its workforce – in the wake of a projected cumulative deficit of $95 million by March 2027.

Sport

17 h. ago Japanese diplomats challenged to find G7 accommodation in busy southern Alberta

Finding enough rooms at the inn is proving no mean feat for Japanese government officials set to attend the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis next month. The Asian country’s foreign affairs staff are almost certainly not alone in scrambling to find suitable lodging in a Calgary region that’ll also be hosting about 20,000 Rotary International […]

Politics

18 h. ago Stop Running Education Into the Ground: Education Coalition Demands Urgent Action From Doug Ford on Public Schools

TORONTO, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, the Fund Our Schools Campaign held a press conference demanding that the Ford government stop the masking of invisible cuts to public education. Representatives from education unions across Toronto detailed the worsening conditions in Ontario schools, calling for an end to the diversion of school takeovers and […]

Society

18 h. ago GOP Eyes Pharma Tax Hike, Nixing Drug Price Deal for Trump Bill

House Republicans are considering nixing a Medicaid drug pricing plan floated by President Donald Trump and fiercely opposed by the pharmaceutical industry as the party pushes to strike a massive tax and spending deal in the coming days.

Economics

18 h. ago Boost in Flights from Canada to The Islands of The Bahamas this Summer and Fall

NASSAU, Bahamas, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation announces new and expanded airlift options from Canada making it easier than ever for Canadian travelers to experience the beauty and culture of the islands. Air Canada is introducing new, nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and […]

Other

19 h. ago Global Container Terminals Named One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies

Vancouver, BC, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GCT Global Container Terminals (GCT), a majority Canadian-owned container terminal operator serving the Port of Vancouver, has been named a winner of the 2025 Canada’s Best Managed Companies Award in recognition of its industry-leading performance, its global business practices, and its sustained growth. “We are incredibly proud […]

Economics

19 h. ago Trump’s film tariffs could blow ‘massive hole’ in Canada’s economy

Watch: 'Instability is bad for any industry, but particularly for the film industry, and having this 'what if' looming over filmmakers is making people nervous'

Economics