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As Alberta campaigns to attract workers, economists say the competition is healthy

As Alberta campaigns to attract workers, economists say the competition is healthy

OTTAWA — When Zeel Shah’s partner left Toronto for a job in Edmonton in 2018, the young couple had to decide which city offered the future they wanted for themselves.
Football, dramas lead Nielsen's weekly top 20 list

Football, dramas lead Nielsen's weekly top 20 list

NEW YORK (AP) — Here's the Nielsen company's list of the 20 most-watched prime-time television programs for the week of Oct. 3-9: 1. NFL Football: Cincinnati at Baltimore, NBC, 15.88 million. 2. “NFL Pregame,” NBC, 11.85 million. 3. NFL Football: L.
UN, G7 decry Russian attack on Ukraine as possible war crime

UN, G7 decry Russian attack on Ukraine as possible war crime

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces showered Ukraine with more missiles and munition-carrying drones Tuesday after widespread strikes killed at least 19 people in an attack the U.N.
Trudeau announces money for Quebec firm that produces minerals for electric cars

Trudeau announces money for Quebec firm that produces minerals for electric cars

SOREL-TRACY, Que. — Ottawa will invest $222 million to help a Quebec company increase production of critical minerals for goods such as electric cars and batteries while simultaneously cutting emissions, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday.
S&P/TSX composite falls more than 350 points, following U.S. Monday drop

S&P/TSX composite falls more than 350 points, following U.S. Monday drop

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index ended down more than 350 points Tuesday as it caught up to the U.S.’s Monday decline.
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 Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (18,216.68, down 366.45 points): Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ). Energy. Down $2.50, or 3.32 per cent, to $72.86 on 16.
Minister says Ont. electronic monitoring policy 'first step,' experts say gaps remain

Minister says Ont. electronic monitoring policy 'first step,' experts say gaps remain

TORONTO — Many Ontario employers must now have a policy detailing how and why they electronically monitor their employees, but experts say more is needed to address what some call "horrendous gaps" in privacy protections for workers.
In P.E.I., growing worries about food security in wake of post-tropical storm Fiona

In P.E.I., growing worries about food security in wake of post-tropical storm Fiona

CHARLOTTETOWN — Community groups in Prince Edward Island say they are worried that inflation, rent increases and the damage caused by post-tropical storm Fiona are leading to food insecurity among lower-income people.
Rio Tinto, Ottawa partner to invest $737 million in Quebec steel and titanium project

Rio Tinto, Ottawa partner to invest $737 million in Quebec steel and titanium project

MONTREAL — Rio Tinto is partnering with the Canadian government to invest up to $737 million to decarbonize its Rio Tinto Fer et Titane operations in Sorel-Tracy, Que. The plant in southwestern Quebec produces steel, scandium and titanium dioxide.
Hockey Canada departures may not be enough as sponsors seek policy, culture change

Hockey Canada departures may not be enough as sponsors seek policy, culture change

A leadership change at Hockey Canada may not be enough to bring back its biggest corporate sponsors, with broader concerns over its direction and policies cited as the reason some companies pulled support in the first place.