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National Post newsroom workers filing for union certification, vote to come
TORONTO – CWA Canada says a majority of staff in the National Post’s newsrooms in…
Federal government notifies 21 states of election hacking
The federal government on Friday told election officials in 21 states that hackers targeted their…
Canadian Chamber of Commerce critical of proposed tax reforms by Ottawa
FREDERICTON – Members of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce say proposed tax changes for businesses…
Chief Canadian NAFTA negotiator not expecting progress on auto content rules
OTTAWA – Despite tough talk from the U.S. about the job-killing impact of NAFTA on…
Alberta’s Notley says any fed tax changes need to balance fairness with growth
EDMONTON – Alberta Premier Rachel Notley is not weighing in directly on the federal government’s…
C’est la vie: Canadian energy producer accepts French drilling ban with a shrug
CALGARY – The traditional 20th anniversary present is china but Canada’s Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)…
Mexico border crossing to reopen 12 hours ahead of schedule
SAN DIEGO – The busiest border crossing in the United States was set to reopen…
Correction: Haitians-The Mexican Dream story
TIJUANA, Mexico – In a story Sept. 19 about Haitians settling in Mexico, The Associated…
Australia to create its own space agency for economic boost
CANBERRA, Australia – Australia announced on Monday it would create its own space agency to…
French truck drivers block roads, reject labour reforms
PARIS – French truck drivers have organized road blockades on highways and near fuel depots…
UK central bank warns over rise in consumer credit
LONDON – The Bank of England warned Monday of “a pocket of risk” in the…
Australia to create its own space agency for economic boost
CANBERRA, Australia – Australia announced on Monday it will create its own space agency to…
Alipay partners with Canadian tech firm to expand presence in Canada
TORONTO – Chinese online payment platform Alipay has partnered with tech firm SnapPay Inc. to…
EU ramps up pressure on UK at new round of Brexit talks
BRUSSELS – The European Union ramped up pressure on Britain at a new round of…
Interest in N.S. liquefied natural gas projects ramps up as producers look east
HALIFAX – Two liquefied natural gas megaprojects slated for Canada’s East Coast are steaming ahead,…
Ottawa begins public consultations on dealing with corporate wrongdoing
MONTREAL – The federal government kicked off nearly two months of public consultations Monday on…
Cunard is planning 4th cruise ship to join its fleet
Cunard is planning a fourth ship to join its fleet, according to an announcement Monday…
Mogo secures new umbrella loan of up to $40 million from Fortress
VANCOUVER – Mogo Finance Technology Inc. (TSX:MOGO) says it has secured a new umbrella loan…
Uber wields new weapon in fight with London: diplomacy
LONDON – In past skirmishes with local regulators, Uber’s playbook under co-founder and now-ousted CEO…
U.S. has ‘very ambitious’ NAFTA plans: John Melle
OTTAWA – The chief U.S. negotiator rejected Monday suggestions that the Americans are deliberately dragging…
Costly citrus: Florida’s ‘decimated’ crops could send prices climbing
VANCOUVER – The price of a mimosa at brunch or bag of oranges at the…
Toronto real estate board raises concerns about possible vacancy tax
TORONTO – The Toronto Real Estate Board is urging the city to exercise caution regarding…
US consumer confidence takes a hit from hurricanes
WASHINGTON – American consumers feel a bit less confident this month, their spirits pulled down…
Equifax CEO Richard Smith leaves suddenly, retirement package in limbo
NEW YORK – Equifax CEO Richard Smith retired Tuesday, as the credit reporting agency tries…