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From bridge tolls to rotisserie chickens, N.S. parties campaign on affordability

From bridge tolls to rotisserie chickens, N.S. parties campaign on affordability

HALIFAX — On the third day of the Nova Scotia election campaign, the three major political parties focused on affordability.
StatCan latest wealth survey shows stark disparity between homeowners, renters

StatCan latest wealth survey shows stark disparity between homeowners, renters

TORONTO — Statistics Canada's latest financial security survey shows a stark disparity between the wealth of homeowners and renters, even as it fails to capture the true scale what's owned by Canada's richest families.
The EU will impose duties on electric vehicle imports from China from Thursday

The EU will impose duties on electric vehicle imports from China from Thursday

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union will impose duties on imports of electric vehicles from China from Thursday, after talks between Brussels and Beijing failed to find an amicable solution to their trade dispute, EU spokesman Olof Gill said.
Unifor files for conciliation in contract talks with Canadian Pacific Kansas City

Unifor files for conciliation in contract talks with Canadian Pacific Kansas City

CALGARY — The union that represents mechanics and labourers at Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. has filed for conciliation in its contract talks with the railway company.
Work permit changes worrying for child-care staff shortages: colleges, Ontario

Work permit changes worrying for child-care staff shortages: colleges, Ontario

TORONTO — New federal rules would prevent international students who graduate from early childhood education programs from applying for a work permit in Canada — a change that the Ontario government, colleges and advocates warn will kneecap the growt
McDonald's US sales rebound on value meals, but E. coli outbreak could slow that momentum

McDonald's US sales rebound on value meals, but E. coli outbreak could slow that momentum

Value meals helped turn around McDonald's U.S. sales in the third quarter, but that recovery could be dented in the final months of the year by an E. coli outbreak tied to the company's Quarter Pounder hamburgers. U.S.
American consumers feeling much more confident as Election Day nears

American consumers feeling much more confident as Election Day nears

WASHINGTON (AP) — American consumers are feeling quite a bit more confident this month as Election Day approaches , a business research group says. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index jumped to 108.
US job openings fell in September to a 3 1/2-year low

US job openings fell in September to a 3 1/2-year low

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. job openings tumbled last month to their lowest level since January 2021, a sign that the labor market is losing some momentum. Still, openings remain well above pre-pandemic levels.
American consumers feeling much more confident as Election Day nears

American consumers feeling much more confident as Election Day nears

WASHINGTON (AP) — American consumers are feeling quite a bit more confident this month as Election Day approaches, a business research group says. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index jumped to 108.
Looking for a new car? What you should know about leasing vs. owning

Looking for a new car? What you should know about leasing vs. owning

Leasing a car is a unique financial arrangement and while it has its perks, experts say it suits a fairly slim group of people. The biggest draw for leasing is lower payments, and on a shiny new car no less.
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