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Liberal Leader Mark Carney is hoping to be sworn in as Canada’s 24th prime minister by the end of the week, but there are some logistical hurdles like security clearances for senior members of his transition team that must happen first. Carney won a landslide victory to take the helm …
Read More »Black Friday sales are designed to give you FOMO. Don’t let them
Black Friday is here, and it’s hard to miss. Posters scream about big sales while emails flood inboxes — warning the savings are for one day only. It’s become one of the busiest shopping days of the year. But experts say it’s also a time when impulse spending can spiral out of …
Read More »Elks look for split in home-and-home series against Bombers on Friday – Edmonton
The Edmonton Elks have been one of the best teams in the CFL since their 0-7 start. They are 5-2 in their last seven games. Their playoff chances took a big hit last week, however, with a 27-14 loss at home to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. On Friday night, the …
Read More »Verdict expected Friday for Manitoba jail guard accused in inmate’s death – Winnipeg
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 6, 2024 8:36 am Updated September 6, 2024 11:06 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Manitoba judge is expected to deliver his verdict Friday in the case of a senior corrections officer charged in the …
Read More »S&P/TSX composite down Friday, U.S. markets reach new records
Losses in the energy sector led Canada’s main stock index lower on Friday, while U.S. stock markets rose to new records. Both Canada and the U.S. saw fresh jobs data today that came in weaker than expected, solidifying bets on both sides of the border for upcoming interest rate cuts. …
Read More »S&P/TSX composite closes down Friday along with U.S. markets
Canada’s main stock index closed lower Friday on broad-based losses, while U.S. stock markets also closed down despite earlier gains. The S&P/TSX composite index ended down 66.37 points at 21,875.79 as energy and industrials fell. The Canadian market was showing some pressure after lukewarm growth indications. Statistics Canada said Friday …
Read More »WestJet mechanics’ union issues strike notice for possible job action Friday
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 26, 2024 8:18 am Updated June 26, 2024 11:05 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size WestJet says it faces a possible strike by its mechanics starting as early as Friday. The airline says the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal …
Read More »TSX falls more than 200 points Friday, U.S. markets retreat after jobs reports
Canada’s main stock index fell one per cent Friday, led by industrials, utilities and base metals, while U.S. markets retreated as both countries released new information about their job markets. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 222.10 points at 22,007.00. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down …
Read More »92-year-old remains in critical condition after being hit by vehicle in Toronto Friday – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A 92-year-old man remains in life-threatening condition after being struck by a vehicle in Toronto’s downtown core on Friday morning, police said Toronto police said they were called to Grange and Spadina avenues at around 9:47 a.m. for reports of a pedestrian-involved …
Read More »‘It’s a small town and this is big news’: Stonewall firefighters tackle business fire Friday – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A fire Friday morning in Stonewall, Man., may result in the loss of several businesses and the displacement of some residents, town officials say. The blaze broke out before 7 a.m. at a local printing business, with the owner calling 911 upon …
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