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N.L.'s Liberal premier calls for emergency meeting with PM as anti-carbon tax protests snarl highways
Protests erupted across the country against the federal carbon tax on Monday — the same day it rose by 23 per cent — while Canada’s only Liberal provincial leader pressed for an emergency meeting to discuss alternative ways to cut emissions.
Pandemic chaos proves the world isn't prepared for biological warfare, experts say
With the globe now in its third pandemic year, biosecurity and public health experts say that COVID-19 and its variants have demonstrated how vulnerable nations are to biological warfare.
BlackBerry is not for sale: John Chen
The CEO of BlackBerry, regarded by many as a 'turnaround artist,' says he won't sell the company until the shareholder has good value reflecting truly what BlackBerry is worth.
Finance and business jobs drive wage growth of top 1%, report says
Canada's richest are getting even richer, according to a new report, but don't blame doctors, dentists or lawyers. Jobs in finance and business are driving wage growth within the top one per cent, and not necessarily because they deserve it.
Paramount to test shorter theatre-to-video window
Coming to a home theatre near you: blockbuster movies from the big screen — a lot quicker than you're used to.
IMF slashes outlook for Canadian economy
As uncertainty in Greece and China's stock market crash wallop global confidence, and more economists here in Canada predict a recession, the IMF is cutting its outlook for the world economy and taking an axe to its Canadian forecast.
Canada's luxury home market running hot and cold, Sotheby's says
A biannual study from luxury realtor Sotheby's shows a hot market in Toronto and Vancouver for homes worth more than $1 million, but waning demand in Calgary.
Global shift towards clean energy is picking up steam: report
The global shift towards clean energy has moved into high gear around the world, but Canadian policy makers still need to do more, a new report says.
Bank of Canada sees 'encouraging signs' outside of oil sector
The Bank of Canada says business sentiment in this country is generally starting to improve thanks to a strengthening U.S. economy, but low oil prices are still drawing blood in energy-related sectors, leaving the door open for another interest rate cut.
Telus complains to CRTC over NHL content use by Rogers
Telus is dropping the gloves against Rogers and joining BCE in a regulatory rumble over NHL game content.