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NEW YORK: U.S. consumers ended 2025 with higher expectations for inflation over the coming year and a more pessimistic assessment of job prospects, according to a monthly survey released by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, highlighting persistent concerns

WASHINGTON: New filings for unemployment benefits in the United States rose last week, adding to evidence that momentum in the labour market has weakened towards the end of 2025 as hiring remains restrained and job creation shows little capacity to

MENA Newswire, OTTAWA: The federal Government of Canada and the Government of Québec have finalized a funding agreement to help implement the nationwide Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program in Québec, officials said Wednesday. The accord outlines provincial responsibilities and federal financial

MENA Newswire, OTTAWA: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to visit the People’s Republic of China from January 13 to January 17, according to an official announcement from his office. The visit will include meetings in Beijing and other

MENA Newswire, TORONTO: A series of new laws and regulatory measures take effect across Ontario today, introducing wide-ranging changes for employers, workers, homeowners, and drivers. The reforms cover employment practices, public safety, professional licensing, environmental standards, and road penalties, as

MENA Newswire, TORONTO, December 28, 2025: Canada recorded a steep decline in international student arrivals in 2025, with 153,820 fewer foreign students entering the country between January and October compared with the same period a year earlier. Data from Immigration,

MENA Newswire, TORONTO, December 28, 2025: Ontario will introduce new pay transparency and hiring disclosure requirements on January 1, 2026, marking a significant update to the province’s Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA). The changes will affect how employers advertise jobs, disclose

ABBOTSFORD, British Columbia, Dec. 13, 2025: Floodwaters across British Columbia’s Fraser Valley are expected to peak Friday as emergency crews race to reinforce barriers and safeguard communities already inundated by several days of relentless rain. Officials say river levels in

TORONTO, December 5, 2025: Canadian families could spend nearly 1,000 Canadian dollars more on groceries next year as food prices continue to rise, according to the latest Canada’s Food Price Report 2026. The study, released by Dalhousie University and its

TORONTO, December 4, 2025: Ontario police have dismantled a major liquor trafficking operation in the Greater Toronto Area, seizing more than $1 million in stolen alcohol and arresting three individuals accused of running a sophisticated criminal network that distributed stolen