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Jasper wildfire will cost insurers more than $880 million: Insurance Bureau of Canada

Jasper wildfire will cost insurers more than $880 million: Insurance Bureau of Canada

EDMONTON — The Insurance Bureau of Canada says the wildfire that tore through Jasper is the second-most expensive one in Alberta's history for insured losses.
B.C. brings in 'bell-to-bell' school phone ban, as new access rules target protesters

B.C. brings in 'bell-to-bell' school phone ban, as new access rules target protesters

VANCOUVER — Cellphone use will be restricted in all British Columbia school districts when pupils return next week, as the province becomes the latest to curtail the use of the devices by students.
In history of Canadian rail shutdowns, echoes of some current sticking points

In history of Canadian rail shutdowns, echoes of some current sticking points

MONTREAL — On a sweltering Thursday 51 years ago, a group of striking railroaders stormed Parliament. For nearly an hour on Aug.
Canada to hit China with tariffs on electric vehicles, aluminum, steel

Canada to hit China with tariffs on electric vehicles, aluminum, steel

HALIFAX — Canada is moving to match the United States with new tariffs on electric vehicles made in China in a bid to keep the cars from getting a significant foothold in the North American market.
Residents talk to town officials about Outlook SkyTrail bridge

Residents talk to town officials about Outlook SkyTrail bridge

Future of once-treasured local landmark still uncertain right now.
Canada to restrict low-wage foreign workers, consider lower immigration targets

Canada to restrict low-wage foreign workers, consider lower immigration targets

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is urging businesses to hire Canadians as his government announces new restrictions to limit the number of low-wage temporary foreign workers in the country.
2 million bathtubs: Calgarians urged to conserve as new water restrictions kick in

2 million bathtubs: Calgarians urged to conserve as new water restrictions kick in

CALGARY — A city official was conjuring images of bathtubs, swimming pools and jugs to drive home just how much water Calgarians need to save every day as they endure yet another round of rationing while a troubled pipe is repaired.
Canada's two major railways resume service as railroaders return to work

Canada's two major railways resume service as railroaders return to work

MONTREAL — Trains began to trundle along the tracks of Canada's two major railways on Monday after the federal labour board ended a four-day work stoppage that snarled supply chains and upended commutes.
As Newfoundlanders say goodbye to a daily print paper, some worry culture will suffer

As Newfoundlanders say goodbye to a daily print paper, some worry culture will suffer

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The final edition of The Telegram newspaper’s daily print hit the stands in St. John's, N.L., on Saturday, marking the end of a 145-year run and a move to weekly print version with daily stories online.
‘Long tail’: Rail shutdown ends, but aftershocks ripple amid drawn-out ramp-up

‘Long tail’: Rail shutdown ends, but aftershocks ripple amid drawn-out ramp-up

MONTREAL — The end of the shutdown at Canada's two major railways came too late for the workers at Conifex Timber. Some 250 employees felt the impact when the company cut the operating schedule in half at its sawmill in Mackenzie, B.C.
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