23 h. ago China Lifts Ban on Japanese Seafood Imports as Frictions Ease

China has lifted a 2023 ban on imports of seafood from most parts of Japan, removing an irritant in relations with its neighbor by starting to implement a deal reached last September.

Economics

3 d. ago Trump Speeds Up Tax Bill Deadline as Tentative SALT Deal Reached

President Donald Trump amped up pressure on Congress to speed the passage of his tax-cut bill as Republicans reached a tentative deal on the state and local tax deduction, one of the key sticking points in the negotiations.

Economics

3 d. ago Brown alert! Oilers fan favourite will test free agent market, insiders say

This in from TSN’s Ryan Rishaug, news that the Oilers and forward Connor Brown may not reach a new deal: “At this point I’d expect Connor Brown to be testing the free agent market.” And Sportsnet’s Mark Spector: “Looks like Connor Brown will go UFA. Team likes the player and vice versa. But Brown will […]

Sport

5 d. ago Alberta reaches deal to donate imported children's pain medication to Ukraine

Health Partners International of Canada (HPIC) struck an agreement with Alberta Health Services (AHS) to accept as many as 1.4 million bottles of acetaminophen and ibuprofen to donate to the war-torn European country

Economics

6 d. ago NBA owners unanimously approve $1.5B sale of Wolves, WNBA’s Lynx from Taylor to Lore

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The $1.5 billion sale of the Minnesota Timberwolves from Glen Taylor to an investment group led by e-commerce entrepreneur Marc Lore and former baseball star Alex Rodriguez gained NBA approval on Tuesday, finalizing a complex and contentious process more than four years after the deal was reached. The ownership transfer that Taylor […]

Economics

1 week ago VIA Rail and Unifor reach tentative agreement, strike averted

MONTREAL — Via Rail has reached a tentative deal with the union representing 2,400 workers across the country. The deal averts a walkout involving members of Unifor, who had voted for a strike mandate to be exercised as early as Sunday. Unifor says the tentative agreement offers gains in wages, job security and working conditions. […]

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1 week ago Canada to retaliate against U.S. steel, aluminum tariffs if Carney can’t reach deal with Trump

When the negotiation period has ended, counter-tariffs will be adjusted 'to levels consistent with progress made in the broader trading agreement with the U.S.,' Carney said

Economics

1 week ago Canada to retaliate against U.S. steel, aluminum tariffs if Carney, Trump can’t reach deal

When the negotiation period has ended, counter-tariffs will be adjusted 'to levels consistent with progress made in the broader trading agreement with the U.S.,' Carney said

Economics

2 w. ago India and Canada Reach Deal to Share Intelligence on Terrorism, Crime

The governments of Canada and India are set to establish a new structure to share information about cross-border crimes, their latest step toward rebuilding ties nearly two years after Canadian officials accused India of orchestrating the murder of a Sikh activist near Vancouver.

Events

2 w. ago Alberta teachers vote 95 per cent in favour of strike action

Around 95 per cent of teachers voted in favour of strike action, meaning they have 120 days to walk off the job if a deal isn't reached

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2 w. ago Truck units of Toyota and Daimler reach merger deal, first announced two years ago

TOKYO (AP) — The truck divisions of Japan’s Toyota and Daimler of Germany have agreed to merge to form “a new strong Japanese truck powerhouse” to work together in vehicle development, procurement and production. Details, including the scope and specifics of the collaboration, were still undecided. But Hino Motors and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus […]

Transport

2 w. ago Video game performers on strike for almost a year over AI issues reach a tentative deal

The union for Hollywood’s video game performers has reached a tentative contract with several video game companies that may bring an end to an almost year-long strike tied to the use of artificial intelligence. Members of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists went on strike in July 2024 after negotiations with […]

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3 w. ago DHL Express locks out workers across Canada, adding to parcel sector turmoil

MONTREAL — Unifor says DHL Express Canada locked out workers just after midnight today as the two sides failed to reach a contract deal, injecting more labour turmoil into the country’s parcel delivery market. The union, which represents 2,100 truck drivers, couriers and warehouse workers across seven provinces, says they went on strike in response […]

Society

3 w. ago Mark Carney and Donald Trump in ‘deep discussions’ on trade: Doug Ford

Ontario premier says Canada should retaliate if not deal can't be reached on latest tariff increases to steel, aluminum

Economics

3 w. ago Mexico’s Sheinbaum to Defend Steel Industry If US Tariff Deal Fails

President Claudia Sheinbaum said she will take steps to protect the local steel industry if the government is unable to reach a deal with Donald Trump’s administration to exempt Mexico from heightened steel tariffs.

Economics

3 w. ago Jobs minister Patty Hajdu presses Canada Post, workers to reach a deal

The minister says Canadians expect the parties to resolve the impasse and that federal mediators are standing by to help

Politics

4 w. ago Manitoba Opposition Tories agree to speed passage of free trade bill before summer

Manitoba politicians reached a deal to speed passage of a free trade bill hours before the legislature was to break for the summer.

Politics

4 w. ago Union Remains at the Table – WSIB Stalls as Strike Continues

TORONTO — The union representing frontline workers at the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) remains fully committed to reaching a fair deal and ending the ongoing strike. Union negotiators have been at the bargaining table every day this week, prepared and available to bargain in good faith. Despite our continued presence and dedication, the […]

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