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S&P/TSX composite rises Monday, U.S. markets mixed ahead of interest rate decision

S&P/TSX composite rises Monday, U.S. markets mixed ahead of interest rate decision

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose Monday on broad-based strength, while U.S. markets were mixed as investors anticipated an interest rate cut later in the week, though the Dow set a new record.
Canadian employers take an increasingly harder line on returning to the office

Canadian employers take an increasingly harder line on returning to the office

Employers are insisting on more in-person work to help foster more collaboration and ensure new employees have an opportunity to learn on the job
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.
B.C. tops provinces for expected salary increases next year

B.C. tops provinces for expected salary increases next year

Study projects wage growth in B.C. to be 3.9 per cent next year.
Made-in-B.C. breakthrough a game changer for heart valve tech, say researchers

Made-in-B.C. breakthrough a game changer for heart valve tech, say researchers

Engineers develop a new mechanical valve that mimics the performance of tissue valves while offering lifelong durability, with exciting prospects for pediatric patients
Union says former BC Tree Fruits workers need to be compensated after collapse of co-op

Union says former BC Tree Fruits workers need to be compensated after collapse of co-op

Union demands compensation for workers owed wages and benefits after co-op’s insolvency, while growers benefit from $4M provincial package
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.
Rental insurance will help B.C. landlords with skipped rents

Rental insurance will help B.C. landlords with skipped rents

B.C. landlords soon will have the government them backing them if bad tenants skip out on rent and disappear into the wind.
Where the jobs are now: Sectors hungry for talent and opportunities for graduates

Where the jobs are now: Sectors hungry for talent and opportunities for graduates

Attention students and grads: These are the sectors hungry for new talent.