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Stock market today: Dow closes at an all-time high after recouping its losses from early September

Stock market today: Dow closes at an all-time high after recouping its losses from early September

NEW YORK (AP) — The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at another all-time high after recouping its losses from early September. The S&P 500 rose close to its own record, but was held back by losses in Big Tech companies like Apple and Nvidia.
Meddling inquiry won't publicly name parliamentarians suspected by spy watchdog

Meddling inquiry won't publicly name parliamentarians suspected by spy watchdog

OTTAWA — The head of a federal inquiry into foreign interference says she will not be publicly identifying parliamentarians suspected by a spy watchdog of meddling in Canadian affairs.
Fed intervention in labour disputes could set dangerous precedent: labour experts

Fed intervention in labour disputes could set dangerous precedent: labour experts

In an era of increased strike activity and union power, labour experts say it’s not surprising to see more calls for government intervention in certain sectors like transportation.
B.C. commits to earlier, enhanced pensions for wildland firefighters

B.C. commits to earlier, enhanced pensions for wildland firefighters

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby has announced his government has committed to earlier and enhanced pensions for wildland firefighters, saying the province owes them a "deep debt of gratitude" for their efforts in battling recent fire se
Rob Shaw: BC NDP's third try at involuntary care may shape election stakes

Rob Shaw: BC NDP's third try at involuntary care may shape election stakes

Premier David Eby announces a new plan for involuntary care, but critics point to missed opportunities in the past
B.C. municipal leaders gather to talk infrastructure, addiction, emergency management

B.C. municipal leaders gather to talk infrastructure, addiction, emergency management

VANCOUVER — The president of the Union of B.C. Municipalities says communities have billions of dollars worth of infrastructure that will need replacing in the next decade and the province needs to step in with new funding to help.

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Air Canada Air Canada pilots reached a tentative agreement shortly after midnight on Sunday, averting a potential work stoppage that would have affected thousands o
Inflation expected to ease to 2.1%, lowest level since March 2021: economists

Inflation expected to ease to 2.1%, lowest level since March 2021: economists

Economists anticipate that Canada's annual inflation rate in August fell to its lowest level since March 2021.
Little movement for B.C. companies on energy-dominated TSX30 list

Little movement for B.C. companies on energy-dominated TSX30 list

More than half the companies on TSX30 this year are Alberta companies
How Metro Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­is upgrading sewer and water infrastructure

How Metro Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­is upgrading sewer and water infrastructure

Significant, higher-than-planned investments will be sunk into costly but necessary treatment plant and tunnel upgrades.