26 h. ago Poilievre outlines plan to boost apprenticeships, training for trades workers

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announced a plan Friday to boost training and employment for workers in the skilled trades. Speaking at a news conference in Ottawa Friday morning, Poilievre said his plan for “more boots, less suits” will expand training halls and provide direct grants and faster access to employment insurance for apprentices […]

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5 d. ago Toronto implementing 10 actions to prioritize Canada in U.S. tariff war

Toronto's mayor says the city will be implementing 10 action items to support Canadian businesses and workers in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war.

Economics

9 d. ago In Calgary courts: Alberta appeal court upholds conviction of sex trade worker who helped torture and sexually assault bad client

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from March 10-14, 2025

Society

2 w. ago Europe, US Stock Futures Jump on Tariff Relief Hope, German Plan

US and Europe stock futures climbed after the Trump administration indicated flexibility on some of its latest tariff measures. European equities were also seen getting a tailwind from Germany’s plan to boost defense and infrastructure spending.

Economics

2 w. ago MEDIA ADVISORY: Trade wars: Advocates demand urgent action to protect workers and stabilize the economy against the impact of tariffs

TORONTO, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The imposition of tariffs will create a widespread recession in Canada. Workers and communities need all levels of government to work together to deliver a comprehensive strategy to stabilize the economy as it responds to the changed trade environment. Central to this strategy must be providing workers and […]

Economics

3 w. ago Contemporary Calgary unveils new plan to transform planetarium by 2029 after $40

Contemporary Calgary unveiled its plans Friday morning to transform the Centennial Planetarium into an accessible community hub, with a new entrance pavilion, cafe, gift shop, a three-floor education and gallery wing that includes a roof-top event centre and park space with a sculpture garden. The existing building will also be renovated, specifically transforming the dome […]

Economics

3 w. ago Contemporary Calgary unveils plan to redevelop former planetarium after $40M boost from province

The facility will have a new entrance pavilion, cafe, gift shop and a three-floor education and gallery wing with a rooftop event centre

Economics

3 w. ago India Mulls $1 Billion Subsidy Plan to Boost Solar Manufacturing

India is finalizing a $1 billion capital subsidy plan to bolster its solar manufacturing industry, according to people with knowledge of the matter, as part of a wider effort to reduce dependence on China and profit from the global energy transition.

Economics

3 w. ago Cities embrace traditional and generative AI to become future

Global study of 250 cities reveals how cities plan to harness AI to streamline operations, improve services, and boost economic growth NEW YORK — Cities around the world are racing to adopt AI to drive productivity and efficiency and boost their economies, according to a global study of 250 cities conducted by ServiceNow and Deloitte, […]

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