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Absolute Software cutting 40 jobs as part of restructuring plan

Absolute Software cutting 40 jobs as part of restructuring plan

VANCOUVER — Absolute Software Corp. is cutting about 40 jobs as part of a restructuring plan to reduce its operating expenses. The security software company says the job cuts represent about five per cent of its workforce.
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Spring skiing? How to protect yourself financially against the risk of injury

Spring skiing? How to protect yourself financially against the risk of injury

CALGARY — Self-described "ski bum" Matt Mosteller has never been injured on the slopes, in spite of a thirst for adventure that's taken him as far afield as Japan, New Zealand, South America, Europe, and Alaska in search of the fluffy stuff.
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Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for March, by province

Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for March, by province

OTTAWA — Canada's national unemployment rate was 5.0 per cent in March. Here are the jobless rates last month by province (numbers from the previous month in brackets): _ Newfoundland and Labrador 10.3 per cent (9.9) _ Prince Edward Island 6.
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Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for March, by Canadian city

Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for March, by Canadian city

OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 5.0 per cent in March. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities.
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National employment numbers for March from Statistics Canada, at a glance

National employment numbers for March from Statistics Canada, at a glance

OTTAWA — A quick look at Canada's March employment (numbers from the previous month in brackets): Unemployment rate: 5.0 per cent (5.0) Employment rate: 62.4 per cent (62.4) Participation rate: 65.6 per cent (65.
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Recall issued for President's Choice brand Chopped Sesame Wonton Salad Kit

Recall issued for President's Choice brand Chopped Sesame Wonton Salad Kit

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for President's Choice brand Chopped Sesame Wonton Salad Kit because the product contains multiple ingredients not declared on the label.
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NPR protests as Twitter calls it 'state-affiliated media'

NPR protests as Twitter calls it 'state-affiliated media'

NEW YORK (AP) — Twitter has labeled National Public Radio as “state-affiliated media” on the social media site, a move some worried Wednesday could undermine public confidence in the news organization.
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RBC chief executive defends climate plan as shareholders criticize record

RBC chief executive defends climate plan as shareholders criticize record

TORONTO — RBC chief executive Dave McKay defended the bank's climate plan at its annual shareholder meeting Wednesday as numerous attendees criticized it for not doing enough.
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Loblaw CEO Galen Weston's compensation jumps 55 per cent to $8.4 million

Loblaw CEO Galen Weston's compensation jumps 55 per cent to $8.4 million

Galen Weston took in $8.4 million in total compensation in the 2022 fiscal year in his role at the head of Loblaw Companies Ltd. Meanwhile, Empire Company Ltd. CEO Michael Medline took in $8.7 million, while Metro Inc. CEO Eric La Flèche earned $5.
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S&P/TSX composite ends down more than 100 points, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite ends down more than 100 points, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed down more than 100 points Wednesday as rising recessionary fears weighed on markets, while U.S. stock markets put in a mixed showing. The S&P/TSX composite index ended down 116.21 points at 20,159.
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