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Opinion: B.C. ombud slams Vancouver council for sidelining integrity commissioner

Opinion: B.C. ombud slams Vancouver council for sidelining integrity commissioner

Jay Chalke urges legislative action to safeguard ethical oversight
Cabinet set to focus on Canada-U.S. trade relations on third and final day of retreat

Cabinet set to focus on Canada-U.S. trade relations on third and final day of retreat

HALIFAX — Canada's renewed charm offensive in the United States is "more relevant than ever," Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne said Tuesday, as the federal cabinet retreat turned its attention to the Canada-U.S. relationship.
Floods, fires, hail: Making Canada's buildings climate-resilient

Floods, fires, hail: Making Canada's buildings climate-resilient

Failing to adapt to climate change carries big costs for the country's building stock.
Rail dispute highlights risk to Vancouver Island

Rail dispute highlights risk to Vancouver Island

The dispute hasn’t been settled and the federal labour board has ordered binding arbitration.
Air Canada offers rebooking flexibility for flights around possible strike date

Air Canada offers rebooking flexibility for flights around possible strike date

MONTREAL — Air Canada is offering passengers who have booked flights around the date of a possible pilot strike next month some increased flexibility in rebooking their travel.
China accuses Canada of protectionism over 100% tariffs on electric vehicles

China accuses Canada of protectionism over 100% tariffs on electric vehicles

BEIJING (AP) — China on Tuesday accused Canada of protectionism after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government imposed a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles , matching U.S. duties on Chinese EVs.
Half of Canadians support mandatory national service, survey reveals

Half of Canadians support mandatory national service, survey reveals

New poll shows broad support for a national service program, but enthusiasm varies based on region
Nearly half of students can't cover basics such as food and housing: TD poll

Nearly half of students can't cover basics such as food and housing: TD poll

In a new survey from TD Bank, nearly half of Canadian students say they are unable to adequately cover basic needs such as food and housing. The online poll found 45 per cent of those surveyed say the cannot cover their basic needs.
Younger Canadians missing payments on credit products: Equifax

Younger Canadians missing payments on credit products: Equifax

An Equifax Canada report says missed credit payments were higher among younger Canadians in the second quarter due to living costs and unemployment.
Victoria remains in the lead for commuter cyclists in a Canadian city

Victoria remains in the lead for commuter cyclists in a Canadian city

Commuters are more likely to walk or bike in Greater Victoria than in any other metropolitan centre in Canada, with 18.7 per cent choosing some form of active transportation to get to work.