Wednesday, April 16, 2025

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Winnipeg automation company lays off 1/3 of staff as trade war leads to ‘spending freeze’

A Winnipeg-based robotics company says it's laid off about a third of its employees, as orders for its products dry up amid uncertainty stemming from the Canada-U.S. trade war.Eascan...

WestJet pilots ask judge to nix approval of temporary foreign workers in the cockpit

Amid a global flight crew shortage, the union representing WestJet pilots has asked a judge to quash federal approval of temporary foreign workers in...

Hudson’s Bay managers will get up to $3 million in bonuses, but workers get no severance

The beleaguered Hudson's Bay Co., which plans to close most of its 96 stores by the end of June, will pay up to $3...

These farmers want cost of living, cutting taxes and tariffs to be the focus this election. Here’s why

Sam Van Uden, 21, runs the seeder on a prairie farm in southern Alberta. It's good hours, but the paycheque doesn't stretch the way it did...

2 Teslas set on fire in Calgary this week, police say

Two Tesla vehicles were set on fire in what Calgary police believe are separate, intentional incidents this week.Acts of vandalism against the electric vehicle manufacturer have...

McDonald’s Canada testing a vegetable-based burger — again

McDonald's Canada is trying its hand at a vegetable-based burger — again.The fast-food chain announced Tuesday that it will test its new McVeggie at...

PepsiCo to buy prebiotic soda brand Poppi, expanding into the healthier soda category

PepsiCo said Monday it will buy prebiotic soda brand Poppi for $1.95 billion US, expanding into the "healthier soda" category at a time when the...

Hudson’s Bay liquidation of all stores could start as soon as Tuesday

A full liquidation plan at Canada's oldest company could begin as soon as Tuesday and last for up to 12 weeks, but Hudson's Bay...

Canada’s counter-tariffs are hurting small businesses. Even so, many still support them

Troyhann Santos checks the federal government's latest list of counter-tariffs and makes a crushing discovery. Starting immediately, she'll have to pay a 25 per...

After pleas from Manitoba, Walmart decides to pull machetes from website, stores across Canada

Walmart Canada will stop selling machetes — a type of weapon frequently used in violent crimes — in stores across the country, after Manitoba's government pressured the retailer...