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Thousands of Canadian travellers will be double-checking their plans for the August long weekend, after WestJet flight attendants voted 99.4 per cent in favour of a strike. With the yes vote results confirmed on Wednesday morning, about 4,400 union members represented by CUPE Local 8125 could legally walk off the …
Read More »Canada’s economy shrank by 0.3% in August
Canada’s economy shrank in August against widespread expectations of no growth, Statistics Canada data showed on Friday, but an advanced estimate pointed out the economy might escape a recession in the third quarter. The economy shrank by 0.3 per cent in August following an upwardly revised report of 0.3 per …
Read More »Canada’s merchandise trade deficit widened in August, with exports falling faster than imports rose
Canada’s merchandise trade deficit widened in August to $6.32 billion as exports fell faster in both value and volume than the rise in imports on a monthly basis, official government statistics showed on Tuesday. The trade deficit in August was led by a drop in exports not only to its top …
Read More »U.S. inflation jumps 2.9% in August as gas, grocery, airfare prices rise
U.S. inflation moved higher last month as the price of gas, groceries, hotel rooms and airfare rose, along with the cost of clothes and used cars. Consumer prices rose 2.9 per cent in August from a year earlier, the Labor Department said Tuesday, up from 2.7 per cent the previous month. It …
Read More »Toronto-area home sales decline in August, but rate cut could spur activity: board
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 5, 2024 6:19 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board says home sales in August fell from last year as average home prices edged lower. The board says there were 4,975 homes sold in …
Read More »Restaurant industry in Okanagan hoping for busy August
With the second half of summer underway, tourism operators in the Okanagan are hoping business will pick up after a slow start to the season. Some businesses are blaming provincial legislation that bans short-term rentals, resulting in fewer places for visitors to stay. The lack of tourists is also impacting …
Read More »Your Saskatchewan photo of the day: August 2024
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Summertime is officially here and with it comes weekends at the lake, hikes in the forest and days by the pool. We want to see the wonderful photos you capture from all over the province. Each day, Global Saskatoon and Global Regina …
Read More »Okanagan wildfire update August 4 – Okanagan
By Ben Low-On Global News Posted August 4, 2024 1:11 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Here is an update on the wildfire situation in B.C.’s Okanagan for Sunday, Aug. 4. The Calcite Creek wildfire is burning seven kilometres away from Eastgate. The fire …
Read More »01 August New Rules: आईटीआर दाखिल करने पर जुर्माना; किराया भुगतान पर 1% शुल्क, पहली तारीख से बदलेंगे ये नियम
01 August New Rules: आईटीआर दाखिल करने पर जुर्माना; किराया भुगतान पर 1% शुल्क, पहली तारीख से बदलेंगे ये नियम Source link
Read More »World juniors sex assault case: Trial date could be determined in August
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 11, 2024 12:47 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The sexual assault case of five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team is set to return to court in August. The case of Dillon Dube, Carter …
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