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What the upcoming holiday GST relief will mean for consumers

What the upcoming holiday GST relief will mean for consumers

TORONTO — The federal government's GST break will arrive this Saturday, just in time for the last stretch of holiday shopping. Here's a breakdown of what you'll save on and how the relief works.
Court approves The Body Shop Canada sale, about 100 to lose jobs as some stores close

Court approves The Body Shop Canada sale, about 100 to lose jobs as some stores close

TORONTO — An Ontario court has given The Body Shop Canada the approval it needs to sell the majority of its business to a private equity firm.
'You have to hope': Postal workers on picket line react as Ottawa moves to end strike

'You have to hope': Postal workers on picket line react as Ottawa moves to end strike

TORONTO — Dozens of Canada Post workers gathered outside a delivery centre in east Toronto reacted with a mixture of frustration, disappointment and hope on Friday morning as Ottawa announced it was moving to end their nearly month-long work stoppage
Federal minister asks labour board to intervene in Canada Post strike

Federal minister asks labour board to intervene in Canada Post strike

Mail could begin moving again in Canada as early as next week after the federal government moved Friday to end the nearly month-long work stoppage at Canada Post.
Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz day-to-day with lower-body injury

Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz day-to-day with lower-body injury

TORONTO — Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Head coach Craig Berube announced the injury update Friday after Stolarz exited Thursday's 3-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks following the first period.
Canadian airline execs to testify before parliamentary committee about bag fees

Canadian airline execs to testify before parliamentary committee about bag fees

OTTAWA — Canadian airline executives are set to testify before a parliamentary committee about their decisions to introduce carry-on bag fees for travellers.
Ontario mulls U.S. booze ban as Trump brushes off Ford's threat to cut electricity

Ontario mulls U.S. booze ban as Trump brushes off Ford's threat to cut electricity

OTTAWA — Incoming U.S. president Donald Trump is brushing off Ontario's threat to restrict electricity exports in retaliation for sweeping tariffs on Canadian goods, as the province floats the idea of effectively barring sales of American alcohol.
Frank Stronach chooses jury trial in Toronto sexual assault case

Frank Stronach chooses jury trial in Toronto sexual assault case

TORONTO — Billionaire businessman Frank Stronach, who faces multiple sex assault charges, is opting for a preliminary inquiry and a jury trial in his Toronto case.
Women's fiction among most-borrowed books at some Canadian libraries

Women's fiction among most-borrowed books at some Canadian libraries

TORONTO — The year's most borrowed books at some of Canada's biggest libraries include "The Women" by Kristin Hannah and "Fourth Wing" by Rebecca Yarros.
Scotiabank wins regulatory approval for second phase of KeyCorp investment

Scotiabank wins regulatory approval for second phase of KeyCorp investment

TORONTO — Scotiabank says it has received regulatory approval for the second phase of its investment in U.S. bank KeyCorp. The big Canadian bank said Friday the approval came from the board of governors of the U.S. Federal Reserve System.