Minimal hit to economic growth from rail blockades, PBO says in new report
Parliament's spending watchdog says a series of rail blockades last month will leave a minimal dent in the pace of economic growth. The report today estimates the…
‘Our airline’s well-being has become grave overnight’: WestJet attendants expect mass layoffs due to COVID-19
The union representing WestJet flight attendants is expecting layoffs of more than 50 per cent of its staff as the number of flight cancellations and restrictions continues…
Bank of Canada makes emergency interest rate cut
The Bank of Canada has made an unexpected rate cut, cutting the central bank's benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to 0.75 per cent.The central bank…
Economy would be ‘greatly negatively impacted’ if truckers asked to self-quarantine, industry group says
A Canadian trucking industry group is calling on all levels of government to distinguish between different classes of international travel, to avoid bringing the Canadian economy to…
Coronavirus: What’s happening in Canada and around the world March 14
Some of the latest developments: N.L. and P.E.I. announced their first cases on Saturday. Saskatchewan confirmed its first two presumptive cases. B.C. detected nine new cases, bringing…
Is the coronavirus ravaging your investment portfolio? Here’s what you need to know
As the coronavirus continues its global spread, Canadians are worried not only about their health but also about their retirement plans. Many people's hard-earned investment portfolios have…
Canadian curling continues to get hammered by COVID-19 cancellations
Brad Gushue's curling team will not wear the Maple Leaf in Scotland and Canada has lost more world championships because of concerns over the spread of COVID-19.The…
Football News : Jan Vertonghen: Family of Spurs defender held at knifepoint during burglary
Football News : Jan Vertonghen: Family of Spurs defender held at knifepoint during burglary, Jan Vertonghen's family was held at knifepoint as four armed men burgled his…
Football News : Coronavirus: Wolves chairman Jeff Shi warns fans not to ‘underestimate’ virus
Football News : Coronavirus: Wolves chairman Jeff Shi warns fans not to 'underestimate' virus, Football News Wolves chairman Jeff Shi has warned football fans not to "underestimate"…
Trudeau offers assistance, more money to help Indigenous communities with COVID-19
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reassured Indigenous leaders on Friday afternoon that Ottawa is prepared to help First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities fight COVID-19 based on their…
Stay home, save lives: How Canada could avoid the worst of COVID-19
This is an excerpt from Second Opinion, a weekly roundup of eclectic and under-the-radar health and medical science news emailed to subscribers every Saturday morning. If you…