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Quebec First Nation says government, Hydro-Québec left it out of wind projects

Quebec First Nation says government, Hydro-Québec left it out of wind projects

MONTREAL — A First Nation near Quebec City says the provincial government and Quebec’s hydro utility have ignored their constitutional duty to consult about four planned wind projects south of the St. Lawrence River.
Lockout begins at port as Montreal dockworkers reject latest offer

Lockout begins at port as Montreal dockworkers reject latest offer

MONTREAL — The union representing some 1,200 dockworkers at the Port of Montreal has overwhelmingly rejected a deal with their employers association, and a lockout at the facility is underway.
Newfoundland man fatally electrocuted by downed power line, two women injured

Newfoundland man fatally electrocuted by downed power line, two women injured

TORBAY, N.L. — Police in Newfoundland say a man was fatally electrocuted Saturday by a downed power wire about 10 kilometres north of St. John's, N.L.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

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: Shopify results Shopify Inc. is to report its third-quarter results and hold a conference call to discuss them before financial markets open for trading on Tuesday.
‘I just wanted to work again’: Finding a new job in your 50s comes with extra hurdles

‘I just wanted to work again’: Finding a new job in your 50s comes with extra hurdles

TORONTO — Shannon Davidson was let go from her executive role at a marketing firm last year after a merger led to cuts. She knew she wasn't done with her career yet, but finding her next workplace in her mid-50s was a daunting prospect.
COP29 primer: Canada's priorities at the global climate talks, and the Trump impact

COP29 primer: Canada's priorities at the global climate talks, and the Trump impact

Canada could be an important consensus builder at this year's international climate negotiations, Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault said, while downplaying concerns that Donald Trump's presidential election victory could hampe
A new generation is bringing people back to abandoned Newfoundland towns

A new generation is bringing people back to abandoned Newfoundland towns

HICKMAN'S HARBOUR, N.L. — Brian Avery was three years old when he and his parents packed their belongings into a boat and pulled away from Deer Harbour, N.L., leaving behind their home, their way of life and centuries of family history.
Port workers' union accuses BC Maritime Employers Association of ending talks early

Port workers' union accuses BC Maritime Employers Association of ending talks early

A labour dispute continues to paralyze cargo shipping at British Columbia ports, and the union for locked-out workers is accusing employers of abruptly ending contract talks early.
The Royal Canadian Legion turns to Amazon for annual poppy campaign boost

The Royal Canadian Legion turns to Amazon for annual poppy campaign boost

The Royal Canadian Legion says a new partnership with e-commerce giant Amazon is helping boost its veterans' fund, and will hopefully expand its donor base in the digital world. Since the Oct. 25 launch of its Amazon.
Affordability or bust: Nova Scotia election campaign all about cost of living

Affordability or bust: Nova Scotia election campaign all about cost of living

HALIFAX — A lot has changed in Nova Scotia since the Progressive Conservatives won a dominant electoral majority in the 2021 election with a targeted focus on health care.