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Imperial Oil Ltd. announced plans on Monday to lay off 20 per cent of the company’s employees by the end of 2027. Imperial Oil had about 5,100 employees as of the end of 2024, according to a regulatory filing. On Tuesday, in a response to inquiries from Global News, a company spokesperson sent a written statement…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Quebec government has tabled a draft constitution that Premier François Legault says will protect Quebecers’ distinct identity and culture. The constitution bill, tabled Thursday in the provincial legislature, would take precedence over all other provincial laws and is intended to defend Quebec values and reinforce the province’s autonomy. “When…

Canadian economist Peter Howitt is among the group of three researchers who won this year’s Nobel Memorial Prize in economics. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced Monday that Howitt, along with Dutch-born Joel Mokyr and French Philippe Aghion, received the prize for “having explained innovation-driven economic growth.” Reached early Monday, Howitt said he was…

Eight Indian-origin men have been arrested for massive mail theft in Canada. They stole items worth $400k from residents’ mailboxes. Mail theft is a common crime in Canada around the traditional holiday season when people receive gifts through Canada Post. Eight Punjabi men have been arrested in a joint investigation of the Peel and Hamilton…

Daily horoscope for 26 June 2023 reveals a mix of blessings and challenges across the zodiac signs. While some may experience moments of upset and arrogance, others will be blessed with increased financial liquidity and career advancements. Read below to find out more…Aries Daily Horoscope PredictionToday, you might find yourself affected by the negative influence…

Donald Trump selling fries during presidential campaign in 2024 (File photo) and Eric Trump (AP image) Donald Trump’s son, Eric Trump, praised his father’s leadership following the signing of a landmark Gaza peace deal. He said that the US President has gone from “serving French fries” a year ago to “saving the world” today.In an…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Two people have died and one person on the ground was injured Monday when a small plane crashed along a major highway in southeastern Massachusetts, authorities said. At around 8:15 a.m. local time, a single-engine airplane crashed on the median of Interstate 195 in Dartmouth amid rain…

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 1, 2025 8:22 am Updated October 1, 2025 8:24 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Five provinces are increasing their minimum wage Wednesday to support workers amid affordability issues. The hikes will apply to Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward…

By Sarah Ritchie The Canadian Press Posted October 10, 2025 1:54 pm Updated October 10, 2025 1:55 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Mark Carney says it’s clear the U.S. will keep targeting certain sectors with tariffs even after the renegotiation of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade….

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday he will travel to the United States this week for talks on the potential U.S. provision of long-range weapons, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump warned Russia he may send Kyiv long-range Tomahawk missiles A meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump could take place as early as Friday, the…