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First Nation wants reasons for Trans Mountain ruling; says it's entitled to appeal

First Nation wants reasons for Trans Mountain ruling; says it's entitled to appeal

CALGARY — A B.C. First Nation is asking the Canada Energy Regulator to release its reasons as soon as possible for allowing a modification of the Trans Mountain pipeline's route.
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Nova Scotia budget update: Jump in spending sees deficit rise to $403 million

Nova Scotia budget update: Jump in spending sees deficit rise to $403 million

HALIFAX — Health-care spending and disaster relief for extreme weather have helped push Nova Scotia's budget deficit to $402.7-million this fiscal year, an increase of $123.8 million from the figure forecast in the spring.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law to raise minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law to raise minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California fast food workers will be paid at least $20 per hour next year under a new law signed Thursday by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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AI pioneer urges 'extreme' caution as nations race toward using AI systems

AI pioneer urges 'extreme' caution as nations race toward using AI systems

Artificial intelligence pioneer Yoshua Bengio is urging the tech industry to guard against a "race to the bottom" as it explores how AI could be used in areas like defence.
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US imposes sanctions on former Sudanese minister and 2 companies backing the paramilitary force

US imposes sanctions on former Sudanese minister and 2 companies backing the paramilitary force

CAIRO (AP) — The United States imposed sanctions Thursday on a former Sudanese government minister and two companies tied to the African country's paramilitary force that is locked in monthslong fighting with the Sudanese army.
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Looking for flights on a budget? Consider price freezing and other newer trends

Looking for flights on a budget? Consider price freezing and other newer trends

MONTREAL — As higher inflation and interest rates continue to strain consumer pocketbooks, air travel may feel increasingly out of reach.
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Aurora Cannabis to raise $33.8M in share offering, plans to repay convertible debt

Aurora Cannabis to raise $33.8M in share offering, plans to repay convertible debt

EDMONTON — Shares of Aurora Cannabis Inc. were down more than 10 per cent after the cannabis company announced plans to raise $33.8 million in a share offering.
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Statistics Canada says job vacancies continued to fall in July

Statistics Canada says job vacancies continued to fall in July

Statistics Canada says the number of job vacancies in July fell 5.8 per cent to their lowest level since May 2021.
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US government estimates economy grew last quarter at a 2.1% rate, unchanged from previous projection

US government estimates economy grew last quarter at a 2.1% rate, unchanged from previous projection

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a 2.1% annual pace from April through June, extending its sturdy performance in the face of higher interest rates, the government said Thursday, leaving its previous estimate unchanged.
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Slightly fewer number of Americans apply for jobless benefits as layoffs remain rare

Slightly fewer number of Americans apply for jobless benefits as layoffs remain rare

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inched up modestly this week after reaching their lowest level in eight months the previous week, as the labor market continues to defy the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes meant to cool it.
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