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Federal Court agrees to hear case about public servants' return to office mandate

Federal Court agrees to hear case about public servants' return to office mandate

OTTAWA — The Federal Court has agreed to review the federal government's decision to mandate public servants return to the office three days per week. The mandate, which is set to begin on Sept.
U.S. escalates efforts to halt Ottawa's digital services tax

U.S. escalates efforts to halt Ottawa's digital services tax

WASHINGTON — The federal government says it's in close contact with its American partners as the Biden administration escalates efforts to halt Canada’s tax on large foreign digital services companies.
International student enrolment drops below federal cap: Universities Canada

International student enrolment drops below federal cap: Universities Canada

A cap was announced in January as a way to quell the rapid increase in the number of international students, and related pressure on housing, health care and other services.
Ottawa, Quebec tout 'new business model' to fast-track affordable housing

Ottawa, Quebec tout 'new business model' to fast-track affordable housing

MONTREAL — The governments of Canada, Quebec and the City of Montreal are crediting a new fast-track housing program for plans to build 1,001 affordable homes in Montreal and Rimouski, Que.
Quebec nurses threaten to stop working overtime as talks continue for new contract

Quebec nurses threaten to stop working overtime as talks continue for new contract

MONTREAL — A Quebec union representing 80,000 health-care workers dismissed the province's latest contract offer Friday and called on its members to refuse to work overtime beginning Sept. 19.
Hotel workers in 3 Quebec cities, including Montreal, hold another 24-hour walkout

Hotel workers in 3 Quebec cities, including Montreal, hold another 24-hour walkout

MONTREAL — About 2,500 workers at 22 hotels in some of Quebec’s biggest cities have launched a one-day strike to protest an impasse in contract talks. The walkout at hotels in Montreal, Quebec City and Sherbrooke is the second time since Aug.
Cash-strapped parents seek back-to-school deals as years of inflation take a toll

Cash-strapped parents seek back-to-school deals as years of inflation take a toll

TORONTO — When August rolled around, April Hicke realized the $100 she typically gives her 13-year-old son to update his wardrobe in time for school to start was no longer enough.
Columbus Blue Jackets say Johnny Gaudreau has died

Columbus Blue Jackets say Johnny Gaudreau has died

The Columbus Blue Jackets say forward Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew have died.
In the news today: StatCan to release second quarter GDP report today

In the news today: StatCan to release second quarter GDP report today

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... StatCan to release second quarter GDP report today Statistics Canada is set to release its gross domestic product report for the second quarter this morning.
Earthquake warning system providing seconds of warning is activated in B.C.

Earthquake warning system providing seconds of warning is activated in B.C.

RICHMOND, BRITISH COLUMBIA — For years, Metro Vancouver has been worrying about the threat of the “Big One,” a megathrust earthquake expected to hit coastal B.C. one day. But before it finally hits, residents could get a precious warning.
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