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New Brunswick not properly maintaining public housing stock, says auditor

New Brunswick not properly maintaining public housing stock, says auditor

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's auditor general has found "significant deficiencies" in the operations of the province's public housing agency, saying the stock of subsidized homes managed by the Crown corporation is not well maintained.
B.C. ruling says note on 'dinged' car was binding contract between two lawyers

B.C. ruling says note on 'dinged' car was binding contract between two lawyers

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's Civil Resolution Tribunal says a note left on a car about a "dinged" door was a binding contract to pay repair costs.
N.S. reforms for people with disabilities behind schedule but has momentum: province

N.S. reforms for people with disabilities behind schedule but has momentum: province

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government says its five-year plan to bring about sweeping reforms in housing and care for people with disabilities is behind schedule in some areas, but gaining momentum. "We're getting there ...
NB Power offered retirement packages to employees who were already leaving: audit

NB Power offered retirement packages to employees who were already leaving: audit

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's electric utility company paid $1.
Union says Canada Post won’t meet it ‘halfway’ on arbitration, prolonging deadlock

Union says Canada Post won’t meet it ‘halfway’ on arbitration, prolonging deadlock

OTTAWA — The union representing 55,000 postal employees says Canada Post is refusing to meet it "halfway" on arbitration, with talks stalled and the two sides still far apart.
Correspondent Terry Moran out at ABC News, two days after suspension over Stephen Miller post

Correspondent Terry Moran out at ABC News, two days after suspension over Stephen Miller post

Correspondent Terry Moran is out at ABC News, two days after the organization suspended its correspondent for a social media post that called Trump administration deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller a “world class hater.
Labour minister urges mediation to help settle Montreal transit mechanics strike

Labour minister urges mediation to help settle Montreal transit mechanics strike

MONTREAL — Quebec's labour minister is calling for mediation in a strike involving Montreal's public transit maintenance workers that's crippling the network.
Ambrose says western separatism can fizzle out if Ottawa listens to grievances

Ambrose says western separatism can fizzle out if Ottawa listens to grievances

CALGARY — Former federal Conservative cabinet minister Rona Ambrose says the secessionist sentiment in Alberta is an unwelcome source of uncertainty for investors — but it could fizzle out quickly if Ottawa handles it right.
Competition Bureau seeking public input on algorithmic pricing

Competition Bureau seeking public input on algorithmic pricing

OTTAWA — The Competition Bureau says it's looking for public input as it delves deeper into the rising trend of companies using algorithms to set prices.
S&P/TSX composite rises on Tuesday, U.S. stocks also climb higher

S&P/TSX composite rises on Tuesday, U.S. stocks also climb higher

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rallied Tuesday on the strength of battery metals and energy stocks, while U.S. stock markets also rose. Investors were sitting tight as the U.S.