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Unifor sets Oct. 9 deadline for contract talks with General Motors

Unifor sets Oct. 9 deadline for contract talks with General Motors

TORONTO — Unifor has set a deadline for its contract talks with General Motors for 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 9. Negotiations between the union and the U.S. automaker resumed this week after workers at Ford Motor Co.
Inflation drops sharply in Europe. It offers a glimmer of hope, but higher oil prices loom

Inflation drops sharply in Europe. It offers a glimmer of hope, but higher oil prices loom

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Inflation that has been plaguing Europeans declined sharply in September, strengthening hopes that consumers will eventually get relief from costlier groceries, vacations and haircuts — and that the European Central Bank won
Air Canada pilots picket at Toronto's Pearson as talks continue

Air Canada pilots picket at Toronto's Pearson as talks continue

TORONTO — Air Canada pilots are demonstrating at Toronto's Pearson airport today, calling for better wages and working conditions as talks with the country's biggest carrier continue.
Statistics Canada to release July figures for real GDP today

Statistics Canada to release July figures for real GDP today

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada will release its figures for how the economy started the third quarter this morning. The agency will report real gross domestic product numbers for July. Its early estimate for the month released on Sept.
BlackBerry loses US$42 million in second quarter

BlackBerry loses US$42 million in second quarter

WATERLOO, ONT. — BlackBerry Ltd. says it lost US$42 million in the second quarter of its 2024 fiscal year, compared to a loss of US$54 million in the same period last year. The Waterloo, Ont.-based tech company, which reports its earnings in U.S.
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Thursdayon the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,590.74, up 154.76): Toronto-Dominion Bank (The). (TSX:TD). Finance. Up 73 cents, or 0.90 per cent, to $81.96 on 11.5 million shares.
S&P/TSX composite up more than 100 points, U.S. stock markets also higher

S&P/TSX composite up more than 100 points, U.S. stock markets also higher

Canada's main stock index regained some of its recent losses as it rose more than 100 points in Thursday trading, while U.S. stock markets also moved higher. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 154.76 points at 19,590.74.
B.C. Rogers technicians give strong strike mandate amid concerns over Shaw job losses

B.C. Rogers technicians give strong strike mandate amid concerns over Shaw job losses

Nearly 300 former Shaw technicians absorbed by Rogers Communications Inc. during the companies' merger have overwhelmingly voted to strike amid concerns over job security following recent layoffs and voluntary departures.
Furniture designer crafts a chair named 'solace' to aid those harmed by Fiona's wrath

Furniture designer crafts a chair named 'solace' to aid those harmed by Fiona's wrath

HALIFAX — Furniture designer Jonathan Otter has created a chair that represents a hurricane's devastating power — and the support needed after one hits a community — as part of a fundraiser for those rebuilding from post-tropical storm Fiona.
Artizia sees $6M net loss in Q2, CEO says results 'do not meet our high standards'

Artizia sees $6M net loss in Q2, CEO says results 'do not meet our high standards'

VANCOUVER — Aritzia Inc. says it incurred an almost $6 million net loss in its latest quarter as its chief executive admitted the financial results do not meet its "high standards.