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French president postpones trip to New Brunswick amid election battle

French president postpones trip to New Brunswick amid election battle

FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government says French President Emmanuel Macron has called off a planned visit to the province next month.
Higher share of foreign workers became permanent residents in recent years: StatCan

Higher share of foreign workers became permanent residents in recent years: StatCan

OTTAWA — Foreign workers have been making the transition to permanent residency at higher rates in recent years, Statistics Canada says.
Starting your first post-graduation job? Here’s how to organize your finances

Starting your first post-graduation job? Here’s how to organize your finances

NEW YORK (AP) — With graduation season over, many college grads are embarking on summer internships or their first full-time jobs.
US weekly jobless claims fall, but the total number collecting benefits is the most since 2021

US weekly jobless claims fall, but the total number collecting benefits is the most since 2021

Fewer people applied for unemployment benefits last week but the total number of Americans collecting jobless benefits rose to the highest level in more than two years.
Food service workers walk off the job at Vancouver airport for 'one-day strike'

Food service workers walk off the job at Vancouver airport for 'one-day strike'

Food attendants, servers, cooks, dishwashers and other workers set up picket lines at 4:30 a.m. for what's described as a "one-day strike action."
The Supreme Court rejects a nationwide opioid settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma

The Supreme Court rejects a nationwide opioid settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would have shielded members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids but also would
At 61, ballerina Alessandra Ferri is giving her pointe shoes one last - maybe? - glorious whirl

At 61, ballerina Alessandra Ferri is giving her pointe shoes one last - maybe? - glorious whirl

NEW YORK (AP) — When Alessandra Ferri, one of the most celebrated dramatic ballerinas of this or any time, takes the stage Friday at the Metropolitan Opera House to channel Virginia Woolf, logic dictates it will be her last dance appearance.
Planning on traveling for the Fourth of July holiday? Here's how to avoid the rush

Planning on traveling for the Fourth of July holiday? Here's how to avoid the rush

NEW YORK (AP) — The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and the travel rush is already heating up. Millions of Americans are preparing to get out of town sometime in the coming holiday week.
The Supreme Court strips the SEC of a critical enforcement tool in fraud cases

The Supreme Court strips the SEC of a critical enforcement tool in fraud cases

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday stripped the Securities and Exchange Commission of a major tool in fighting securities fraud in a decision that also could have far-reaching effects on other regulatory agencies.
Tilray launches new non-alcoholic drink brand Runner's High Brewing Co.

Tilray launches new non-alcoholic drink brand Runner's High Brewing Co.

TORONTO — Tilray Brands Inc. says it's launching a new brand of premium non-alcoholic beverages. The Canadian cannabis company says the new brand is named Runner’s High Brewing Co.