Around Canada

Mail has slowly begun moving this week as the Canadian Union of Postal Workers switches to rotating strikes — but it’s already too late for Canada Post to deliver essential election information for multiple upcoming elections across the country.  Municipal elections in Alberta, Quebec and territorial votes in Yukon and …

A Winnipeg sepsis survivor says he wants to see Manitoba follow Nova Scotia’s lead and change how it treats the condition that almost killed him nine years ago.  Unlike Manitoba, Nova Scotia now allows nurses, paramedics to order sepsis antibiotics. A Winnipeg sepsis survivor says he wants to see Manitoba …

Canadian Tire acquired HBC’s intellectual property, including the striped blanket design, earlier this year for $30 million as part of the wind down of the retailer.  Canadian Tire acquired HBC’s intellectual property, including the striped blanket design, earlier this year. Canadian Tire will begin selling the iconic Hudson’s Bay point …

After CBC News investigates concerns about shoddy work by AGM Renovations, the company abruptly shuts down—leaving customers out thousands of dollars for unfinished projects. Marketplace speaks to the customers left in the lurch and goes overseas, searching for the man behind the operation.  Marketplace travels to Europe to get answers …

Some protein powders and shakes tested by Consumer Reports contained levels of lead, a toxic heavy metal, that experts say could raise the risk of long-term health problems.  The toxic heavy metal can build up in the human body over time from food. Some protein powders and shakes tested by …

A charity for adults with developmental disabilities has relocated some residents due to a labour dispute with support workers. Concerned family members say they didn’t consent.  Families want premier to step in; charity did not respond to requests for comment. Family members of adults with autism in the care of …

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday his government is not considering hitting American goods with more retaliatory tariffs, even as the trade war rages on, because there are signs that the bilateral talks on relief are headed in the right direction.  PM told Stellantis he is disappointed in company’s decision …

The federal government is threatening automaker Stellantis with legal action if the company doesn’t “respect its obligations” to Canadians, according to a letter obtained by CBC News, years after the company agreed to an auto pact promising billions of dollars in performance incentives. Industry Minister Joly warned automaker’s chief executive …

Alberta beef is now stocked in the meat section of Costco Mexico’s 41 locations, joining a host of other Canadian products on the shelves of the retail giant in the country. Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald was on hand for a ribbon cutting in front of a Costco cooler filled with …

Canadian housing starts rose 14 per cent in September compared with the previous month, a sharper increase than expected, data from the national housing agency showed on Thursday.  Sharper increase was higher than expected by economists. Canadian housing starts, also known as new home construction, rose 14 per cent in …