Category Archives: Economy
Liberals’ sweeping budget bill includes $15 minimum wage and election-law changes
OTTAWA — The federal Liberals' bill to enact parts of their budget includes changes to emergency aid, taxes and a $15 national minimum wage alongside other items such as an election-law amendment. The change to the Canada Elections Act would specify
South Dakota governor expecting big tourism summer
MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MONUMENT, S.D. — Gov. Kristi Noem on Monday told South Dakota's tourism industry to gear up for a busy summer, as she expects an influx of visitors itching to travel after more than a year of dealing
South Dakota governor expecting many tourists this summer
MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MONUMENT, S.D. — Gov. Kristi Noem on Monday told South Dakota's tourism industry to gear up for a busy summer, as she expects an influx of visitors itching to travel after more than a year of dealing
Port of Montreal volumes fall for first time in seven years due to pandemic, strikes
MONTREAL — The COVID-19 pandemic, a dockworkers strike and a rail blockage hit the Port of Montreal, which saw its cargo volumes fall in 2020 for the first time in seven years. The port says its volumes fell 14 per cent
Alberta premier promises more COVID-19 rules, expands vaccinations to teachers
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he will be announcing Tuesday a new round of tougher health restrictions to arrest COVID-19 case rates that are the highest in Canada. Kenney said the impetus was a “No More Lockdowns” rodeo in
Cafes, restaurants reopen in Greece for outdoor service
ATHENS, Greece — Cafes and restaurants reopened in Greece on Monday for sit-down service for the first time in nearly six months, as the country began easing coronavirus-related restrictions with a view to opening the vital tourism industry in the
Alberta’s Kenny suspends house as COVID cases soar: Opposition calls him a ‘coward’
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's government is suspending the spring sitting of the legislature due to soaring, record-breaking caseloads of COVID-19. Opposition NDP Leader Rachel Notley said Kenney was abandoning his post, deserting Albertans...
Port of Montreal to resume operations as legislation forces dock workers back to work
MONTREAL — Operations at the Port of Montreal were expected to resume gradually beginning Saturday after the Senate passed legislation forcing striking workers back on the job. The House of Commons approved the bill Thursday, and it was debated and app...
How the Gaetz probe grew from sex trafficking to medical pot
ORLANDO, Fla. — When Rep. Matt Gaetz vacationed in the Bahamas in 2018, he was joined by a doctor who donated to his campaign and a former colleague in the Florida Legislature. The Republican congressman, Dr. Jason Pirozzolo and Halsey Beshears
Biden helps his Amtrak family celebrate its 50th anniversary
PHILADELPHIA — President Joe Biden didn't want to be anywhere else Friday than helping his Amtrak family celebrate 50 years on the rails. “I wouldn't have missed this for the world,” he said at Amtrak's station in Philadelphia, where he used
