5 h. ago Manitoba’s Kinew tops premiers’ approval poll once again, despite 10 per cent drop

Manitoba's premier is once again top-of-the-heap in leaders' year-end approval ratings, according to a new poll, but this time it's by a very narrow margin.

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8 h. ago Canada’s Unemployment Rate Plunges With Third Month of Big Job Gains

The Canadian economy added 53,600 jobs in November, marking the third consecutive month of surprisingly strong job gains as US tariffs otherwise slow down activity.

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26 h. ago STM maintenance workers insist overtime strike won't affect service

The Tribunal administratif du travail is hearing arguments over how a proposed month-long overtime strike will affect the population.

Society

50 h. ago Transit lobby group fears lost revenue from STM strikes could affect services

Sales of monthly passes to travel in the Montreal area have dropped by 200,000 since June, new figures show.

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50 h. ago STM strikes plunge monthly pass sales with 10 per cent drop since June

Transit lobby group fears lost revenue could affect services.

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3 d. ago STM overtime strike delayed by two days after labour tribunal ruling

The maintenance workers' union announced it will file notice for the work action to begin on Dec. 11.

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7 d. ago Montreal transit may see holiday disruptions as another job action looms

The Syndicat du Transport de Montréal (STM) has issued a strike notice for the holiday season, as maintenance union workers prepare to walk out again.

Society

9 d. ago Lower oil and gas industry spending in 2026 predicted by energy service group

In its annual State of the Industry report, Enserva says total oil and gas capital spending is expected to drop by 5.6 per cent this year and by a further 2.2 per cent in 2026.

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9 d. ago Don’t Miss out on the Joy – Ikon Pass Goes off Sale December 11

Megève Ski Area in France Joins Ikon Pass for Winter 25/26 DENVER — Thursday, December 11, 2025, is the last day to purchase 25/26 Ikon Pass products – Ikon Pass, Ikon Base Pass and Ikon Session Pass. The Ikon Pass will not be available for purchase starting December 12, 2025, and will go on sale […]

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2 w. ago Better transit funding could have prevented STM strikes, critics say

Tight budgets allowed minimal movement at the negotiating table, says Québec solidaire labour critic.

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2 w. ago STM strike averted amid tentative agreement with administrative staff

The deal means there will be no walkout, which was scheduled for Nov. 19.

Politics

2 w. ago Trump’s immigration enforcement begins in Charlotte, local leaders call for public to remain calm

Officials say violent crime in the city has dropped about 20 per cent from last year, including a 24 per cent decline in homicides and a 19 per cent drop in aggravated assaults, according to police data

Politics

2 w. ago Montreal businesses brace for 'dead' weekend with STM shutdown

As many employees struggle to commute to bars and cafés amid the STM strike, customers are simply staying home.

Economics

2 w. ago Montreal businesses were bracing for 'dead' weekend, but STM shutdown was adverted

Many employees were struggling to commute to bars and cafés during the STM strike and customers were simply staying home.

Economics

3 w. ago STM strike: Still time for a deal to be reached, Martinez Ferrada says

"My goal today, and we have until midnight, is to get an agreement," Montreal mayor says ahead of weekend walkout by bus drivers and métro operators.

Culture

3 w. ago Two more STM unions to strike but commuters to be spared: Here’s what to know

Administrative staff and professional employees warn they may walk off the job, but that would not affect service, the STM says.

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3 w. ago Full transit strike + messy weather = a rough travel weekend in Montreal

Barring a last-minute deal, buses and the métro will not run Saturday and Sunday. Transit users have a few options to get around.

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3 w. ago No métro, no buses: Montreal faces full transit strike and messy weekend weather

Barring a last-minute deal, buses and the métro will not run Saturday and Sunday. Transit users have a few options to get around.

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3 w. ago STM won't request financial assistance to end strike, CEO says

Transit agency already needs to reduce spending by $56 million and any financial reprieve has to come from internal cuts, Marie-Claude Léonard says.

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3 w. ago Unhoused people, seniors would be hardest hit by weekend STM strike, advocates say

The province's labour tribunal has approved the STM bus and métro operators' plan for a weekend-long service shutdown.

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