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Turning offices into homes could help address the housing crisis, but can it be done?

Turning offices into homes could help address the housing crisis, but can it be done?

OTTAWA — The building used to feature endless cubicles, long hallways and fluorescent lighting.
Britain approves new North Sea oil drilling in welcome news for the industry but not activists

Britain approves new North Sea oil drilling in welcome news for the industry but not activists

LONDON (AP) — Britain on Wednesday gave the go-ahead for a major oil and gas project in the North Sea, ignoring warnings from scientists and the United Nations that countries must stop developing new fossil fuel resources if the world is to avoid cat
Ontario records $5.9B deficit for the last fiscal year

Ontario records $5.9B deficit for the last fiscal year

TORONTO — Ontario ended the last fiscal year with a smaller deficit than projected in the 2022 budget, but it was several billion dollars higher than in a fiscal update from the province six weeks ago.
Dufresne Group to pay $3.25 million penalty in settlement with Competition Bureau

Dufresne Group to pay $3.25 million penalty in settlement with Competition Bureau

OTTAWA — The Competition Bureau says the Dufresne Group Inc. has agreed to pay a $3.25-million penalty after an investigation into marketing claims at the furniture and appliance retailer.
Pay increases expected to edge lower in 2024, report says

Pay increases expected to edge lower in 2024, report says

TORONTO — A new survey by consulting firm Eckler suggests pay increases in Canada next year will edge lower compared what has been seen this year. The firm says the national average base salary for 2024 is projected to increase 3.
Iran says it has successfully launched an imaging satellite into orbit amid tensions with the West

Iran says it has successfully launched an imaging satellite into orbit amid tensions with the West

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran claimed on Wednesday that it successfully launched an imaging satellite into space, a move that could further ratchet up tensions with Western nations that fear its space technology could be used to develop nuc
TD rolls out accessibility tool to ease web browsing for people with disabilities

TD rolls out accessibility tool to ease web browsing for people with disabilities

TORONTO — Encountering a pop-up video that plays automatically may be a mere irritant to most while browsing the web, but for Susan Santola, the consequences could be far more dire. It could potentially cause a seizure.
The Hollywood writers strike is over after guild leaders approve contract with studios

The Hollywood writers strike is over after guild leaders approve contract with studios

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood's writers strike was declared over after nearly five months Tuesday night when board members from their union approved a contract agreement with studios , bringing the industry at least partly back from a historic halt in
Federal government to review Viterra-Bunge deal: transport minister

Federal government to review Viterra-Bunge deal: transport minister

OTTAWA — The federal government says it's launching a review of the proposed acquisition of Viterra Ltd. by Bunge Ltd. Viterra is a grain-handling company owned by Swiss commodities giant Glencore, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and B.C.
Feds unlock another $20 billion for low-cost rental construction financing: Freeland

Feds unlock another $20 billion for low-cost rental construction financing: Freeland

OTTAWA — The federal government is unlocking another $20 billion in low-cost financing for the construction of rental housing across Canada, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced Tuesday.