25 h. ago Charting the Global Economy: Weak Jobs, Steady Inflation Seal Fed Rate Cut

A record downward revision to annual US job growth, paired with no surprises in the latest inflation data, sealed the deal for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates next week.

Economics

40 h. ago Calgary Flames bet on Dustin Wolf’s prime and the salary cap is on their side

The Flames signed young goaltender to a seven-year $52.5-million deal before his second full NHL season.

Other

41 h. ago Opinion: Edmonton police overstepped by intervening on plea deal

On Sept. 8, the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) sent a letter to the Crown expressing shock at a proposed plea bargain. The deal would see the accused plead guilty to manslaughter rather than first-degree murder, with a recommended eight-year sentence. The letter, signed by Megan Hankewich, executive director of EPS’s legal and regulatory services division, […]

Events

44 h. ago EU Lawmakers Seek Tweaks to US Trade Deal, Risking Trump Detente

The European Parliament is pressing for changes to a controversial EU-US trade deal reached this summer, raising the risk of fresh tensions just as Brussels seeks to stabilize relations strained under President Donald Trump.

Economics

45 h. ago Anglo’s Swoop for Teck Leaves Bigger Mining Rivals on Back Foot

Anglo American Plc’s swoop for Teck Resources Ltd. swiftly found rival mining executives jumping on calls with bankers and advisers to find out more about the roughly $60 billion deal — realizing that two of mining’s best prizes had eluded them.

Other

45 h. ago The late Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani instructs heirs to sell stakes in his empire

MILAN (AP) — After a lifetime of spurning would-be business suitors, the late Italian designer Giorgio Armani instructed his heirs to sell an initial 15% minority stake in his vast fashion empire, with priority to the French conglomerate LVMH, the eyewear giant Essilor-Luxottica or the cosmetics company L’Oreal. Armani gave control of 40% of his […]

Economics

47 h. ago Armani will direct sale of Italian luxury house to larger group

(Bloomberg) — Giorgio Armani’s will outlines plans to sell a stake in his closely held fashion house to a major luxury firm, setting in motion a process to eventually fold the Italian brand into a larger group. The documents published Friday direct his heirs to sell an initial stake of 15% in Giorgio Armani SpA […]

Other

49 h. ago MLSE defends partnership with Buffalo Bills as boost, not threat, to Toronto Argonauts

Partnership with NFL team seems like an unlikely one, but can benefit Toronto's struggling CFL team.

Culture

57 h. ago BCGEU strike: Deal reached with union to classify meat inspectors as essential

Agriculture and Food Minister Lana Popham said that she’s pleased a deal has been reached with the B.C. General Employees’ Union

Other

2 d. ago Ontario college support staff on strike after new deal not reached

The 10,000 full-time college support staff, represented by OPSEU, are seeking better wages, benefits, and job security

Other

3 d. ago Octopus Energy Opens Door to Bring Chinese Wind Turbines to UK

Octopus Energy, the UK’s biggest supplier of power and gas, struck a deal that may bring Chinese wind turbines to Britain for the first time.

Other

3 d. ago Alibaba Leads Chinese Tech Funding Spree With $3.2 Billion Deal

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. is leading a fundraising spree among Chinese tech giants, driven by soaring capital demands amid intensifying competition in artificial intelligence.

Economics

3 d. ago Inflation likely rose last month as Trump’s sweeping tariffs boost goods prices

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. inflation likely ticked higher last month as the Trump administration’s import taxes have lifted the price of goods, potentially putting the Federal Reserve in a tough spot when it meets next week. Economists forecast that consumer prices rose 2.9% in August from a year earlier, according to a survey of economists […]

Economics

3 d. ago Thousands of Ontario public college staff on brink of strike as deadline ticks closer

Staff represented by OPSEU have been bargaining for a new deal from the College Employer Council for months, but moved toward strike action in August.

Events

3 d. ago Mexico Plans 50% Tariff on Chinese Cars Before US, Canada Talks

Mexico plans to impose tariffs of as much as 50% on cars and other products made by China and several Asian exporters, aligning the country more closely with US protectionism as President Claudia Sheinbaum prepares for talks over North America’s free-trade deal.

Economics

3 d. ago Oilers goaltender Skinner in limbo as Wolf extension with Flames changes landscape

Dustin Wolf’s whopping seven-year deal for an AAV of $7.5 million, off 71 NHL games in Calgary, has thrown the goalie contract landscape into a quagmire. If Wolf’s deal, which now puts him as the 10th highest-salaried NHL goalie, is getting that dough as a restricted free-agent, what about Stuart Skinner, coming up on his […]

Other

3 d. ago Woman pleads guilty to manslaughter in child death case EPS criticized Crown over

It comes a day after Edmonton police made public a letter from the force to Alberta's Justice Ministry saying it was aware of the plea deal and urging the Crown to call it off.

Events

3 d. ago ‘That’s not manslaughter!’: Family of Edmonton girl slams reduced plea in her death

It comes a day after Edmonton police made public a letter from the force to Alberta's Justice Ministry saying it was aware of the plea deal and urging the Crown to call it off.

Events

3 d. ago 'Unmanageable workloads': Health care union members vote to reject tentative agreement with Alberta government

The Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA) said it will not be calling for a strike vote at this time and is urging the province to bring forward a better wage offer

Politics

3 d. ago 'There's no rush here': Health care union members vote to reject tentative agreement with Alberta government

The Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA) said it will not be calling for a strike vote at this time and is urging the province to bring forward a better wage offer

Politics