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Quebec strikes: Legault says he's ready to increase offer in exchange for flexibility

Quebec strikes: Legault says he's ready to increase offer in exchange for flexibility

QUEBEC — For the first time since Quebec's public sector unions began strike action earlier this month, Quebec Premier François Legault said clearly on Thursday he is willing to increase his government's offer.
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N.B. professor fired for allegedly making 'sexually oriented statements' to students

N.B. professor fired for allegedly making 'sexually oriented statements' to students

MONCTON, N.B. — A small, faith-based university in New Brunswick has fired one of its professors after an independent investigation found he allegedly made inappropriate or sexually oriented statements to students in 2020 and 2021.
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Spike in hate crime reports in Toronto since Israel-Hamas war began: Police

Spike in hate crime reports in Toronto since Israel-Hamas war began: Police

Toronto has seen a "staggering" increase in hate crime reports since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas last month, the city's police chief said on Thursday.
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,116.66, up 2.70 points): Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC). Finance. Up 13 cents, or 0.50 per cent, to $26.22 on 4.
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Edmonton paramedic believed killed in Ukraine was caring, humble: family

Edmonton paramedic believed killed in Ukraine was caring, humble: family

An Edmonton man was killed earlier this month while serving as a medic with the Ukrainian military, say family members who describe him as a caring and humble son, brother and husband.
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S&P/TSX composite ekes out gain ahead of Black Friday, U.S. stock markets closed

S&P/TSX composite ekes out gain ahead of Black Friday, U.S. stock markets closed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index edged higher on Wednesday, helped by energy and industrial stocks. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 2.70 points at 20,116.66, while U.S. stock markets were closed for their Thanksgiving holiday.
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'Leave this ferry alone': N.S. minister says Ottawa must not redeploy Fundy ferry

'Leave this ferry alone': N.S. minister says Ottawa must not redeploy Fundy ferry

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Public Works Minister Kim Masland says the federal government must maintain full ferry service between Digby, N.S., and Saint John, N.B., next year because it is crucial to the region.
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Metro Vancouver mayors say they need billions of dollars from feds to grow transit

Metro Vancouver mayors say they need billions of dollars from feds to grow transit

VANCOUVER — Metro Vancouver mayors say they need billions of dollars over the next few years and a more reliable funding model from the federal government in order to improve transit.
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NextStar expects up to 900 foreign workers to help build Windsor battery plant

NextStar expects up to 900 foreign workers to help build Windsor battery plant

WINDSOR, Ont. — NextStar Energy Inc. says it expects upwards of 900 foreign workers to help build its heavily-subsidized battery plant in Windsor, Ont. The company, joint-owned by Stellantis and South Korea-based LG Corp.
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Maple Leafs place defenceman John Klingberg on long-term injured reserve

Maple Leafs place defenceman John Klingberg on long-term injured reserve

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs placed defenceman John Klingberg on long-term injured reserve Thursday and recalled forward Alex Steeves from their American Hockey League affiliate.
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