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China's economy grows at a 4.6% rate in the last quarter, falls short of the official 5% target

China's economy grows at a 4.6% rate in the last quarter, falls short of the official 5% target

HONG KONG (AP) — China's economy expanded at an annual rate of 4.6% in the July-September quarter, the government said Friday, in the latest evidence that recent efforts to rev up growth have yet to take hold.
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Clear majority of Canadians say there is too much immigration, new poll suggests

Clear majority of Canadians say there is too much immigration, new poll suggests

Results show 58 per cent say immigration levels are too high, an increase of 14 percentage points over last year.
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Here are the key numbers in the deal proposed by three tobacco giants

Here are the key numbers in the deal proposed by three tobacco giants

Three tobacco giants would pay billions of dollars to provincial and territorial governments as well as smokers across Canada as part of a proposed deal in a corporate restructuring process set off by a legal battle over the health effects of smoking
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Tobacco giants would pay out $32.5B to provinces, smokers in 'historic' proposed deal

Tobacco giants would pay out $32.5B to provinces, smokers in 'historic' proposed deal

Three tobacco giants would pay close to $25 billion to provinces and territories and more than $4 billion to tens of thousands of Quebec smokers and their loved ones as part of a newly proposed deal in a corporate restructuring process triggered by a
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China's economy grows at a 4.6% rate in the last quarter, below the official 5% target

China's economy grows at a 4.6% rate in the last quarter, below the official 5% target

HONG KONG (AP) — China's economy expanded at a slower-than-expected rate of 4.6% in the July-September quarter, the government said Friday. The latest data show the world’s second largest economy slowing from 4.
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B.C. election 2024: A guide to the leaders and party platforms

B.C. election 2024: A guide to the leaders and party platforms

On Oct. 19, B.C. voters head to the polls in a hotly contested race between BC NDP's David Eby and John Rustad of the BC Conservatives.
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Alberta government: Uber analogy for continuing care does not mean more privatization

Alberta government: Uber analogy for continuing care does not mean more privatization

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her plan to "Uber-ize" and replace the province's online continuing care directory is aimed at making it easier for patients to navigate spaces, and the analogy shouldn't be taken too far.
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B.C. smashes advance voting record as forecast calls for election-day drenching

B.C. smashes advance voting record as forecast calls for election-day drenching

VANCOUVER — More than a million British Columbians have already cast their provincial election ballots, smashing the advance voting record ahead of what weather forecasters say will be a rain-drenched election day in much of B.C.
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Younger Canadians more optimistic climate-action goals can be met

Younger Canadians more optimistic climate-action goals can be met

Only about 48 per cent of Canadians believe CEOs recognize the impact of their businesses on the environment
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Canadian cannabis laws show six years of evolution

Canadian cannabis laws show six years of evolution

Swathe of new regulations expected soon, although industry insiders want bigger changes
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