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The biggest diamond in over a century is found in Botswana - a whopping 2,492 carats

The biggest diamond in over a century is found in Botswana - a whopping 2,492 carats

GABORONE, Botswana (AP) — The largest diamond found in more than a century has been unearthed at a mine in Botswana, and the country's president showed off the fist-sized stone to the world at a viewing ceremony Thursday.
Major commuter lines remain idle amid rail labour dispute

Major commuter lines remain idle amid rail labour dispute

Some commuters in the Toronto area will have to make alternate travel plans for a second day despite Ottawa's intervention in an unprecedented Canada-wide rail lockout.
CN, CPKC prepare to restart railways after Ottawa steps in to end stoppage

CN, CPKC prepare to restart railways after Ottawa steps in to end stoppage

MONTREAL — Canada's two biggest railways say they’re preparing to get trains back on track after Ottawa intervened to end an unprecedented labour impasse that disrupted business across the country and upended commutes for thousands.
CN, CPKC prepare to restart railways after Ottawa steps in to end stoppage

CN, CPKC prepare to restart railways after Ottawa steps in to end stoppage

MONTREAL — Canada's two biggest railways say they’re preparing to get trains back on track after Ottawa intervened to end an unprecedented labour impasse that disrupted business across the country and upended commutes for thousands.
The latest developments in the lockout at Canada's two biggest railways

The latest developments in the lockout at Canada's two biggest railways

Canada's two biggest railways, Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd.
Liberals move to force binding arbitration, return to work in railway labour dispute

Liberals move to force binding arbitration, return to work in railway labour dispute

OTTAWA — Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon said Thursday the federal government has asked the Canada Industrial Relations Board to end the lockout at the country's two biggest rail companies, ordering a return to work and imposing binding arbitration.
Town of Outlook Spotlight: Nancy Gorman, Library Manager

Town of Outlook Spotlight: Nancy Gorman, Library Manager

Once retired, Gorman has found renewed resiliency in her role at the Outlook library.
APAS concerned about rail shutdown affecting Sask’s grain industry

APAS concerned about rail shutdown affecting Sask’s grain industry

'Producers rely on a functioning rail system to get their goods to the market. Without it, they are effectively left without a lifeline.'
The price of gold is at a record high. Here's why

The price of gold is at a record high. Here's why

If you choose to invest in gold, it’s important to educate yourself on safe trading practices and be cautious of potential scams and counterfeits on the market.
As rail shutdown looms, business groups warn of dire consequences unless feds step in

As rail shutdown looms, business groups warn of dire consequences unless feds step in

MONTREAL — Hours away from an unprecedented potential shutdown at the country's two biggest railways, business groups ratcheted up their pleas for Ottawa to step in and prevent a work stoppage that would upend supply chains — while the prime minister
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