Author: Mario Spencer

Major changes to Ontario law on job postings coming Jan. 1

Ontario will introduce new rules on how publicly advertised job can be posted from Jan. 1. Here’s what you need to know.

This ain’t your parents’ Game Boy: New gaming handhelds are powerful, pricey — and far from pocket-sized

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This year marks the first time all three major gaming hardware companies — Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft — have handheld devices on the market. But they’re all very different. Which one is right for you?

Canadian economy shrank by 0.3% in October, the biggest slump in almost 3 years

A steel worker uses a grinder on a steel stairs being manufactured for a high school.

The drop was largely due to contraction in the goods and services sectors. Analysts had predicted that growth would dip by 0.2 per cent ahead of the release.

Canada Post and union representing workers reach tentative agreement, agree not to strike

The tentative agreement comes after the two parties first agreed to a deal in principle last month. Today’s agreement finalizes “contractual language” and will prevent either side from locking workers out or striking, ahead of the busy holiday season.

Who benefits from the Arctic economic and security corridor? It depends who you ask

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Many northern leaders have been touting the Arctic economic and security corridor as a ‘nation-building’ project that will bring economic benefits to the two territories it straddles, but some community leaders are split on how much good will come out of it.

In the trades, apprentices are increasing, but not enough are making it to certification

A smiling young woman in dark clothes, ballcap and tool belt stands indoors in a partially constructed worksite.

More new apprentices are signing up than in the past 15 years, yet getting to certification remains a struggle. Financial concerns, difficulty finding employers and spotty guidance and mentorship for apprentices and journeypersons alike are among the barriers tripping up new tradespeople today.

Why so many airlines face labour disruptions and why it could keep happening

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Canadian air travellers hoping for a new year without labour disputes keeping them on the ground may be out of luck, as 2026 will see most major airlines from this country continuing to face off with unions across the bargaining table.

TikTok inks deal with investors to keep operating in U.S.

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TikTok has signed a deal to sell its U.S. business to three American investors — Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX — ensuring the popular social video platform can continue operating in the country.

Supply management ‘not on the table,’ says Carney as U.S. bent on changing dairy rules

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Prime Minister Mark Carney reaffirmed he’ll protect Canada’s supply management system, as the United States signalled it’s ready to fight over this country’s dairy rules at the negotiating table.

Air Transat’s parent company reports $12.5M loss in latest quarter

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The parent company of Air Transat reported a loss of $12.5 million in its latest quarter, compared with a profit of $41.2 million in the same quarter last year.