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WWII bomb disposal operation in Paris causes hours of travel chaos and Eurostar line closure

WWII bomb disposal operation in Paris causes hours of travel chaos and Eurostar line closure

PARIS (AP) — The disposal of what Paris police called an “excessively dangerous” unexploded World War II bomb caused hours of transportation chaos Friday on rail and road networks in the French capital, including the suspension of high-speed train li
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Citing safety, Quebec tribunal orders suspension of scheduled roadside inspections

Citing safety, Quebec tribunal orders suspension of scheduled roadside inspections

MONTREAL — A Quebec labour tribunal has ordered the suspension of unscheduled roadside inspections because of concerns for employee safety.
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Saskatchewan deputy premier says changing U.S. tariff decisions 'ridiculous'

Saskatchewan deputy premier says changing U.S. tariff decisions 'ridiculous'

REGINA — Saskatchewan's deputy premier says the constantly shifting announcements from the United States on tariffs are "ridiculous" and raise concerns that the turmoil is now the new normal.
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After a turbulent week, auto industry takes a breath as tariffs paused — for now

After a turbulent week, auto industry takes a breath as tariffs paused — for now

WINDSOR, ONT. AND TORONTO — Canadian auto workers and the industry are catching their breath after a roller-coaster week that saw crushing tariffs imposed, then paused, as they wait for the next round of threats.
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Manitoba cabinet to approve or deny power deals with the United States

Manitoba cabinet to approve or deny power deals with the United States

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government signalled Thursday it may curtail exports of hydroelectricity to the United States in response to tariffs imposed by U.S.
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Russia attacks Ukraine's energy supplies as US halts its access to satellite images

Russia attacks Ukraine's energy supplies as US halts its access to satellite images

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia attacked Ukrainian energy facilities with dozens of missiles and drones during the night, officials said Friday, hobbling the country’s ability to deliver heat and light to its citizens and to power weapons factories vital
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US employers add a solid 151,000 jobs last month though unemployment up to 4.1%

US employers add a solid 151,000 jobs last month though unemployment up to 4.1%

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added solid 151,000 jobs last month, but the outlook is cloudy as President Donald Trump threatens a trade war , purges the federal workforce and promises to deport millions of immigrants .
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Businesses seek new suppliers, shift production in response to tariffs

Businesses seek new suppliers, shift production in response to tariffs

Businesses are rejigging their supply chains in response to tariffs, including finding new suppliers and shifting production, even as it's unclear what will be subject to tariffs and for how long.
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Couche-Tard assembles U.S. stores to divest in hopes of advancing 7-Eleven deal

Couche-Tard assembles U.S. stores to divest in hopes of advancing 7-Eleven deal

Alimentation Couche-Tard says it has put together a portfolio of U.S. stores it would consider selling to advance its hopes of acquiring 7-Eleven's parent company.
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Homeland Security ends collective bargaining agreement with TSA staffers, an attack on worker rights

Homeland Security ends collective bargaining agreement with TSA staffers, an attack on worker rights

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Homeland Security said Friday that it is ending the collective bargaining agreement with the tens of thousands of frontline employees at the Transportation Security Administration , marking a major attack on worker
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