66 m. ago Federal budgets will now be tabled in the fall, split capital and operational spending

The new schedule aims to make the government's fiscal year planning more predictable for the private sector and other levels of government

Economics

70 m. ago UCL Swift North America’s Fiber Optic Connectors Made in Texas

CARROLLTON, Texas — UCL Swift’s strategy for growth in the U.S. takes another step forward as it launches its line of domestically manufactured fiber optic fusion splice-on connectors. Utilizing the manufacturing capabilities of its co-located division, UCL Connections, UCL Swift North America can now produce its high-quality fusion splice-on connectors at its facility in Carrollton, […]

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73 m. ago With deficit set to soar, Ottawa shifts budgets from spring to fall

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government plans to table the federal budget in the fall going forward, ending the long-standing practice of releasing the document in the spring. The Liberals intend to introduce this year’s budget on Nov. 4, after foregoing a spring budget following the April election. The parliamentary budget officer predicts […]

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76 m. ago Top 10 burning questions as Edmonton Oilers head into NHL regular season

Will Connor McDavid sign a contract extension? Will they start the regular hot or cold? Will Stuart Skinner take another step forward? Lots to ponder ...

Events

2 h. ago Gold to Overtake LNG And Metallurgical Coal as Australia’s Second Most Valuable Export

Gold will become Australia’s second-most-valuable commodity export, overtaking liquefied natural gas, after the precious metal’s “extraordinary surge” to record prices, the government said.

Economics

2 h. ago France’s new prime minister resigns hours after naming government

The newly elected prime minister of France has resigned hours after naming a new government, which has further complicated the political landscape in the nation.

Politics

2 h. ago The many deceptions of the Liberals’ gun ‘buyback’: Full Comment podcast

The public safety minister admitted his government’s sweeping plan to confiscate thousands of previously legal gun models with a “buyback” is badly flawed. But as Ian Runkle, a lawyer specializing in firearms law, tells Brian Lilley, it’s far more troubling than that. Ottawa plans to recreate a form of the hated gun registry that it […]

Events

2 h. ago Gold powers toward US$4,000 as U.S. government shutdown drags on

The precious metal rallied as much as 1.5% to top US$3,945 an ounce

Politics

4 h. ago Government shutdown threatens food aid program relied on by millions of families

WASHINGTON (AP) — A food aid program that helps more than 6 million low-income mothers and young children will run out of federal money within two weeks unless the government shutdown ends, forcing states to use their own money to keep it afloat or risk it shutting down, experts say. The $8 billion Special Supplemental […]

Politics

4 h. ago Governments have thrown tens of millions at First Nations drug treatment. People are still dying

High rate of opioid deaths among First Nations points to need for better treatment, report by Chiefs of Ontario finds

Economics

5 h. ago Legault, Ford, Great Lakes governors to hold news conference after weekend meeting

The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers Leadership Summit is wrapping up Monday in Quebec City with participants taking part in a closing news conference.

Politics

8 h. ago UK Plans to Speed Up Homebuying Process in Bid to Increase Sales

The UK government is planning to reform the homebuying process in a bid to accelerate deals and save first-time buyers hundreds of pounds.

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11 h. ago Czech Billionaire’s Comeback a Boon to Europe’s Populist Right

Billionaire Andrej Babis set about forging a new Czech government hours after scoring his best-ever election victory, with his return to power poised to bolster the ascendant ranks of populist leaders in the European Union.

Economics

12 h. ago Reignited Takaichi Trade Sparks Japan Defense, Tech Stock Rally

Japanese defense and tech stocks surged as traders piled into a trade that’ll reap benefits from more government spending expected under Sanae Takaichi’s premiership.

Economics

12 h. ago Georgia’s PM says protesters want to topple government, vows further crackdown

TBILISI, Georgia — Georgia’s Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Sunday accused the opposition of trying to topple his government and vowed a further crackdown on dissent, hours after the ruling party claimed a landslide win in local elections snubbed by its main rivals. Tens of thousands marched in the Georgian capital Tbilisi on polling day […]

Politics

14 h. ago Whitecaps 4, Earthquakes 1: Sebastian Berhalter brace powers Vancouver to victory

Rayan Elloumi and Thomas Muller also scored for the 'Caps (17-6-9), who extended their unbeaten streak to 10 games (6-0-4) across all competitions.

Culture

17 h. ago Canucks: How Arshdeep Bains remained on the roster radar for opening night

'I've taken a step in my compete and more eager and willing to be effective. I'm getting some confidence and it's showing.' — Surrey native Arshdeep Bains

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17 h. ago Trump doesn’t let shutdown interfere with celebrating Navy’s 250th anniversary at rally

NORFOLK, Va. — President Donald Trump did not let the government shutdown interfere with a stop in Norfolk, Virginia, on Sunday to salute the Navy as it celebrates its 250th anniversary —  using his speech to praise both the Navy and himself. Trump delivered remarks that by his own recognition bordered on making it more […]

Events

19 h. ago Students ‘falling through the cracks’, Alberta teachers say on eve of strike

The province of Alberta’s 51,000 teachers are poised to strike on Monday after nearly 90 per cent voted to reject the government’s latest offer. Negotiations continue.

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19 h. ago On eve of strike, Alberta teachers say students ‘falling through the cracks’

The province of Alberta’s 51,000 teachers are poised to strike on Monday after nearly 90 per cent voted to reject the government’s latest offer. Negotiations continue.

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