Economy
Hundreds of travellers stranded in Montreal after airline cancels flights
Hundreds of European travellers have been stuck in Montreal for days. Continue reading
Metro Edmonton regional board to tackle agriculture preservation
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Mayors from Metro Edmonton have launched a newly approved Edmonton Metropolitan Region Growth Plan. They’ve set their first priority: agriculture. Continue reading
First time study to be conducted on how B.C. farm workers are paid
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
“Are they close to minimum wage? Are they making more than minimum wage? Are they making less than minimum wage?” Continue reading
Alberta files notice of appeal after June ruling found it discriminated against out-of-province beer
The Alberta government is not giving up on its two-year-old strategy for helping out local craft brewers, even though a Court of Queen’s Bench judge ruled its markups and rebate policy was unconstitutional. Continue reading
Online lottery ticket nets Peterborough woman $100,000
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, Eni Bola Abiola had a winning $100,000 ticket for the July 7 Encore draw as part of the Lotto 6/49 draw. Continue reading
Older workers don’t want to change their jobs, and it’s bad for the economy: Western University study
The study says older workers don’t want to switch away from shrinking industries to growing industries. Continue reading
ABcann cannabis facility in Napanee in midst of $30 million expansion
The medical marijuana company Abcann, based in Napanee, is spending $30 million on expansion plan to break into the recreational market. Continue reading
How to shop Canadian at the grocery store
Avoiding products from south of the border that are on the tariff list is easier said than done. Continue reading
Canada’s home sales touch 5-year low for June, down 10% since last year
Still, home sales rose 4 per cent in June compared to May, the first substantive increase since the beginning of the year, the Canadian Real Estate Association said. Continue reading
Reality check: Does name-blind hiring help improve diversity?
A Toronto law firm plans to strip names from resumés in a bid to diversify its pool of summer students. But does name-blind hiring actually diversify white, male industries? Continue reading
