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Canada news
fromRealagriculture
13 hours ago

Rising prices mask weakening demand in Canada's food manufacturing sector

Rising costs and changing consumer habits are challenging Canada's food and beverage manufacturers, impacting producers and investment decisions.
Canada news
fromRealagriculture
13 hours ago

Rising prices mask weakening demand in Canada's food manufacturing sector

Rising costs and changing consumer habits are challenging Canada's food and beverage manufacturers, impacting producers and investment decisions.
#ai
Careers
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Job listings for this tech job are spiking amid AI layoff fears

AI-induced job loss anxiety is prevalent, but software engineering job listings have increased by 30% this year.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 hour ago

If you lose your job to AI, it's even harder to bounce back

AI-driven job displacement can lead to lasting economic setbacks for affected workers, including prolonged unemployment and reduced earnings potential.
Higher education
fromForbes
2 days ago

10 College Degrees AI Is Making Redundant Right Now

AI is rapidly making certain college degrees redundant, particularly in business administration and generic fields, impacting job market opportunities for graduates.
Careers
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Job listings for this tech job are spiking amid AI layoff fears

AI-induced job loss anxiety is prevalent, but software engineering job listings have increased by 30% this year.
#toronto-maple-leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromEditor In Leaf
5 hours ago

Former NHL coach reveals the big change the Maple Leafs desperately need

Toronto Maple Leafs are likely to change head coaches, with suggestions for a more exciting style of play to improve performance.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromTheLeafsNation
2 days ago

Report: Leafs hire The Coaches Agency to conduct search for head of hockey operations

Toronto Maple Leafs are searching for a new head of hockey operations, potentially hiring Sunny Mehta as a leading candidate.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromEditor In Leaf
5 hours ago

Former NHL coach reveals the big change the Maple Leafs desperately need

Toronto Maple Leafs are likely to change head coaches, with suggestions for a more exciting style of play to improve performance.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromEditor In Leaf
3 hours ago

2 GM candidates the Maple Leafs should stay far away from

The Toronto Maple Leafs need a competent general manager as their recent choices have been poor and the team's performance has significantly declined.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromTheLeafsNation
2 days ago

The case for Maple Leafs promoting internal GM candidates

The next hire for the Toronto Maple Leafs' president of hockey operations or general manager is crucial for the team's future direction.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromTheLeafsNation
2 days ago

Report: Leafs hire The Coaches Agency to conduct search for head of hockey operations

Toronto Maple Leafs are searching for a new head of hockey operations, potentially hiring Sunny Mehta as a leading candidate.
#housing-market
Real estate
fromFast Company
11 hours ago

This might be the best time to buy a home in years, depending on where you live

America's housing market is shifting towards favoring buyers, with two-thirds of major markets now classified as balanced or buyer-friendly.
Real estate
fromFast Company
2 hours ago

States with the most-and least-housing market inventory heading into the core spring selling season

Monitoring active listings and months of supply is crucial for assessing home price momentum and market dynamics.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago
Canada news

House prices dropping in Canada's most expensive cities, but still out of reach for many | CBC News

Real estate
fromFortune
1 day ago

The housing market has been frozen for 3 years. Here's why this spring could finally change that | Fortune

The U.S. housing market shows early signs of recovery as first-time buyers return and affordability improves.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

The housing market is fragmenting as local trends diverge

The housing market shows stability, but regional performance is diverging, affecting deal closures amid rising mortgage rates.
Real estate
fromFast Company
11 hours ago

This might be the best time to buy a home in years, depending on where you live

America's housing market is shifting towards favoring buyers, with two-thirds of major markets now classified as balanced or buyer-friendly.
Real estate
fromFast Company
2 hours ago

States with the most-and least-housing market inventory heading into the core spring selling season

Monitoring active listings and months of supply is crucial for assessing home price momentum and market dynamics.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

House prices dropping in Canada's most expensive cities, but still out of reach for many | CBC News

Housing prices in Canada are declining, but affordability remains a challenge for first-time homebuyers due to stagnant wage growth.
Real estate
fromFortune
1 day ago

The housing market has been frozen for 3 years. Here's why this spring could finally change that | Fortune

The U.S. housing market shows early signs of recovery as first-time buyers return and affordability improves.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

The housing market is fragmenting as local trends diverge

The housing market shows stability, but regional performance is diverging, affecting deal closures amid rising mortgage rates.
#job-market
Careers
fromForbes
2 hours ago

1 In 7 Job Postings Are Ghost Jobs, New Study Reveals. Here Are 3 Steps To Avoid Fake Job Ads

Applying to jobs posted within 72 hours can help avoid ghost jobs that are not actively hiring.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
12 hours ago

Job seekers haven't felt this dreary about their options since the pandemic

Americans feel pessimistic about job prospects, with a 45% chance of finding new employment, reflecting a broader economic malaise.
Careers
fromForbes
2 hours ago

1 In 7 Job Postings Are Ghost Jobs, New Study Reveals. Here Are 3 Steps To Avoid Fake Job Ads

Applying to jobs posted within 72 hours can help avoid ghost jobs that are not actively hiring.
Washington DC
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

DC's highly qualified workers can't find jobs: What is happening?'

Washington DC faces the highest unemployment rate in the country due to significant federal job cuts and a saturated job market.
Toronto
fromJays Journal
9 hours ago

Blue Jays offence could improve with a correction to this veterans' strikeout numbers

George Springer's struggles in 2026 are impacting the Blue Jays' offense, necessitating a return to his 2025 form for team success.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Oil and fuel prices to remain high throughout the year, new report suggests | CBC News

Oil prices have surged by more than 50 per cent since the conflict in the Middle East began in late February. West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the North American benchmark crude, was trading for more than $116 US per barrel on Tuesday morning.
World news
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

We can't increase prices any more': UK hospitality firms hit by cost triple blow

Hospitality businesses face severe challenges due to rising costs, energy prices, and reduced consumer spending post-Covid-19.
Tech industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Big Tech's hiring boom is over. 2 charts show where its workforce stands now.

Big Tech's workforce remains stable despite over 100,000 layoffs since 2022, with headcounts largely unchanged from 2022 levels.
fromCalifornia Post
1 day ago

Terrifying video shows disgruntled employee start Ontario warehouse fire: 'All you had to do was pay us enough to live'

A video posted by an Instagram account bearing Abdulkarim's name shows him lighting a goods on fire in the warehouse while taking aim at his company. 'All you had to do was pay us enough to live,' he repeats in the clip.
Toronto startup
UK politics
fromThe Conversation
1 day ago

Nationals leader Matt Canavan promotes work from home to grow regional areas

Embracing work-from-home opportunities can stimulate growth in smaller towns and regions, according to Nationals leader Matt Canavan.
#ai-impact
Higher education
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Forget white-collar jobs. AI is also displacing workers without college degrees

AI adoption is reshaping the labor market, impacting both college-educated and non-college-educated workers, particularly through changes in career pathways.
Data science
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

The one dataset that could predict AI job displacement barely exists - and nobody is collecting it - Silicon Canals

Price elasticity is crucial for predicting AI's impact on jobs, yet reliable data on this variable is largely unavailable.
Higher education
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

College graduates' outlook on the job market is only getting bleaker

College students are increasingly worried that AI will replace entry-level jobs, with 89% expressing concern in a recent study.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
3 days ago

Pearson CEO: the AI job apocalypse is a Silicon Valley story. The data tells a different one | Fortune

AI is reshaping work, but evidence of widespread job loss due to AI is limited and often misrepresented.
Higher education
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Forget white-collar jobs. AI is also displacing workers without college degrees

AI adoption is reshaping the labor market, impacting both college-educated and non-college-educated workers, particularly through changes in career pathways.
Data science
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

The one dataset that could predict AI job displacement barely exists - and nobody is collecting it - Silicon Canals

Price elasticity is crucial for predicting AI's impact on jobs, yet reliable data on this variable is largely unavailable.
Higher education
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

College graduates' outlook on the job market is only getting bleaker

College students are increasingly worried that AI will replace entry-level jobs, with 89% expressing concern in a recent study.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
3 days ago

Pearson CEO: the AI job apocalypse is a Silicon Valley story. The data tells a different one | Fortune

AI is reshaping work, but evidence of widespread job loss due to AI is limited and often misrepresented.
NYC politics
fromUSA TODAY
1 day ago

Where's the business exodus from NYC Mamdani critics promised? | Opinion

Claims of a mass business exodus from New York City are exaggerated, with rising demand for office spaces and AI firms driving growth.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

These 18 Countries Offer the Quickest Path to Citizenship in 5 Years or Less-and Some in Just 2 Years

Naturalization is often the best, most logical path forward for those without the necessary family ties or funds. It involves living legally in the country for a set number of years, demonstrating familiarity with the language, and sometimes passing a test on history, culture, and the political system.
Europe politics
fromAol
2 days ago

Chicago office vacancy rates worsen, card swipe numbers offer hope

"If you go back to 2019, which wasn't great then, actually, before COVID, it was 12%. So obviously, this has worsened substantially, continues to worsen."
Chicago
Women
fromForbes
2 days ago

New Research Shows Flexibility Is Shrinking - Right When Women Need It Most

Women have regained workforce participation post-pandemic, but recent return-to-office mandates have led to significant job losses among women.
#minimum-wage
Silicon Valley food
fromFox News
2 days ago

California's $20 minimum wage for fast food workers led to 'negative outcomes,' researchers say

California's minimum wage hike for fast food workers led to negative outcomes like automation, reduced work hours, and increased menu prices.
Silicon Valley food
fromFox News
2 days ago

California's $20 minimum wage for fast food workers led to 'negative outcomes,' researchers say

California's minimum wage hike for fast food workers led to negative outcomes like automation, reduced work hours, and increased menu prices.
Digital life
fromForbes
3 days ago

Where Americans Are Moving In 2026 As Remote Work Changes Where We Live

Many Americans are considering relocation due to changing priorities and the rise of remote work, seeking slower, cheaper, or different lifestyles.
#us-economy
US politics
fromFortune
5 days ago

The economy can shed jobs and still keep the labor market balanced, as Trump's immigration crackdown turns breakeven hiring negative | Fortune

The U.S. labor market shows a negative breakeven rate of employment growth due to immigration restrictions, indicating potential job losses without rising unemployment.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

The Economy Is in Even Rougher Shape Than It Looks

The U.S. economy shows mixed signals with better-than-expected job growth but concerning trends in wage growth and unemployment disparities.
Careers
fromFortune
1 week ago

America has a workforce crisis. The solution is already here - and it's being wasted | Fortune

The U.S. economy faces a structural workforce crisis due to declining birth rates, negative net migration, and underutilization of skilled immigrants.
US politics
fromFortune
5 days ago

The economy can shed jobs and still keep the labor market balanced, as Trump's immigration crackdown turns breakeven hiring negative | Fortune

The U.S. labor market shows a negative breakeven rate of employment growth due to immigration restrictions, indicating potential job losses without rising unemployment.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

The Economy Is in Even Rougher Shape Than It Looks

The U.S. economy shows mixed signals with better-than-expected job growth but concerning trends in wage growth and unemployment disparities.
Careers
fromFortune
1 week ago

America has a workforce crisis. The solution is already here - and it's being wasted | Fortune

The U.S. economy faces a structural workforce crisis due to declining birth rates, negative net migration, and underutilization of skilled immigrants.
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Women account for most of exodus from Ireland's tech sector, with Trump's anti-DEI push and WFH curbs among factors blamed

The ESRI revealed in its recently published quarterly economic commentary that the fall in the number of technology workers in Ireland was concentrated almost entirely among female workers in the sector.
Women in technology
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

The labor market springs back to life in March as employers add 178,000 jobs

Employers added 178,000 jobs last month, much more than forecasters had expected, reversing big job losses in February and indicating a rebound in the labor market.
US Elections
#artificial-intelligence
fromFortune
4 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

You're looking at the AI revolution all wrong, top economist says: 40% unemployment and a 3-day work week are the same thing | Fortune

Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
4 hours ago

You're looking at the AI revolution all wrong, top economist says: 40% unemployment and a 3-day work week are the same thing | Fortune

AI could lead to shorter work weeks and more leisure time instead of just unemployment.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromEditor In Leaf
5 hours ago

Maple Leafs in heated battle with rival to hire Sunny Mehta

Sunny Mehta, a data-driven assistant GM with the Florida Panthers, is a leading candidate for the Maple Leafs' President of Hockey Operations and GM roles.
#avi-lewis
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
1 week ago

NDP Leader Avi Lewis Wants to Reverse Carney's Immigration Cuts | The Walrus

Avi Lewis calls for major reforms to Canada's immigration system to protect immigrants and newcomers from exploitation and vulnerability.
Canada news
fromTruthout
1 day ago

In Echoes of Corbyn, Insurgent Candidate Wins Canadian Party Leadership

Avi Lewis has been elected as the new leader of Canada's NDP, promising a leftward shift in party policies.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
1 week ago

NDP Leader Avi Lewis Wants to Reverse Carney's Immigration Cuts | The Walrus

Avi Lewis calls for major reforms to Canada's immigration system to protect immigrants and newcomers from exploitation and vulnerability.
Remote teams
fromThe Conversation
6 hours ago

The more commodified your job, the more likely AI can do it - lessons from online freelancing

Generative AI is transforming freelance work, impacting demand and wages while also creating new opportunities for skilled freelancers.
Toronto
fromBlueJaysNation
2 days ago

The Blue Jays' struggles to begin 2026 are nothing new

The Toronto Blue Jays' 2026 season has started poorly, with a 4-5 record and significant struggles with runners in scoring position.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Fair Work Agency's priorities criticised days before its launch

Sharon Graham, the general secretary of Unite, stated that the priorities showed the agency was in danger of being a dead duck before it even begins. For too long, workers have borne the brunt of disreputable employers who have had carte blanche.
UK politics
Careers
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Are you paying a 'ghost tax' when looking for a job? 37% of employment seekers fall into this common trap

The job market is plagued by ghost jobs, leading to wasted time and money for job seekers.
#remote-work
Remote teams
fromHoodline
3 days ago

Oklahoma Ranks 43rd in WalletHub Remote-Work List

Oklahoma ranks 43rd in remote work, with low scores in Work Environment and internet access impacting its position.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban areas due to tightening return-to-office mandates and job availability.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration of workers from cities has reversed, with many returning due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.
Canada news
fromYahoo Finance
1 week ago

B.C. union calls for full-time remote work due to spiking gas prices

The BC General Employees' Union requests full-time remote work for employees due to high fuel prices.
Remote teams
fromHoodline
3 days ago

Oklahoma Ranks 43rd in WalletHub Remote-Work List

Oklahoma ranks 43rd in remote work, with low scores in Work Environment and internet access impacting its position.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban areas due to tightening return-to-office mandates and job availability.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration of workers from cities has reversed, with many returning due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.
Canada news
fromYahoo Finance
1 week ago

B.C. union calls for full-time remote work due to spiking gas prices

The BC General Employees' Union requests full-time remote work for employees due to high fuel prices.
Careers
fromFortune
13 hours ago

75% of Gen Z equate desk jobs with burnout and instability-and 1 in 4 are picking up a toolbelt instead | Fortune

Gen Z is shifting from desk jobs to trades due to burnout, economic anxiety, and the influence of social media.
Canada news
fromYahoo Finance
23 hours ago

Work from home, four-day week push for 55,000 Aussie workers to fight petrol price spike

Workers are demanding emergency work-from-home rights and increased fuel subsidies due to high petrol prices.
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Women aren't opting out of work. Workplaces are pushing them out

Caregiving strain is the cognitive, emotional, and logistical burden of coordinating care for children, parents, or other dependents, and it was found to be the most powerful predictor of workforce exit.
Women
#job-growth
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

US unemployment rate drops despite economic uncertainty and Iran war

Job growth in March exceeded expectations, with significant gains in healthcare and construction sectors despite economic uncertainties.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

US unemployment rate drops despite economic uncertainty and Iran war

Job growth in March exceeded expectations, with significant gains in healthcare and construction sectors despite economic uncertainties.
#maple-leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromEditor In Leaf
1 day ago

2 Maple Leafs prospects deserve better after recent team decisions

Maple Leafs should focus on developing young players like Luke Haymes and William Villeneuve instead of sending them to the AHL.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
2 days ago

Is more urgency needed for getting the Maple Leafs' new management in place? - Maple Leafs Notebook

The Maple Leafs aim to emulate the Boston Bruins' successful retooling strategy but face challenges due to ineffective trade deadline actions.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromEditor In Leaf
1 day ago

2 Maple Leafs prospects deserve better after recent team decisions

Maple Leafs should focus on developing young players like Luke Haymes and William Villeneuve instead of sending them to the AHL.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
2 days ago

Is more urgency needed for getting the Maple Leafs' new management in place? - Maple Leafs Notebook

The Maple Leafs aim to emulate the Boston Bruins' successful retooling strategy but face challenges due to ineffective trade deadline actions.
Careers
fromRemotive Blog
1 day ago

How to Land a Remote Job in 2026

Remote hiring has shifted from a competition problem to a credibility problem, complicating the hiring process for candidates.
Real estate
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

GTA home sales up year-over-year for 1st time in 6 months: Toronto Regional Real Estate Board | CBC News

Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area increased year-over-year in March for the first time in six months, despite a decline in average selling prices.
Higher education
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

The Economist Who Wants to Solve America's Wage Problem

Empowering workers and establishing mandatory wage standards across industries is essential for addressing wage inequality.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromEditor In Leaf
1 day ago

Dominant Maple Leafs prospect should be in Toronto very soon

Miroslav Holinka's impressive WHL performance positions him for potential inclusion in the Toronto Maple Leafs' roster soon.
Careers
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

How to write a job post that filters out the wrong people

Quality talent exists, but employers must improve job postings to attract the right candidates.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Trending: employer housing benefits narrow affordability gaps

Private sector employers are increasingly offering housing benefits to help workers afford living closer to their jobs amid rising housing costs.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

How the Middle East war is already impacting mortgage rates in Canada | CBC News

The Middle East war is causing an increase in mortgage rates in Canada, impacting many homeowners during renewals.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

OpenAI's vision for the AI economy: public wealth funds, robot taxes, and a four-day work week | TechCrunch

OpenAI proposes policy changes to address economic impacts of AI, focusing on wealth distribution, systemic risk reduction, and access to AI capabilities.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

There's a lot of desperation': skilled older workers turn to AI training to stay afloat

Ciriello lost his job and couldn't find work for nearly a year, leading to significant financial hardship for his family, who lived in motels and later in a car.
Careers
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Vermont labor board orders state to end return-to-office requirement for employees

The Vermont Labor Relations Board has ordered that Gov. Phil Scott's administration 'rescind' a controversial requirement that state employees return to their physical offices three days per week. The board stated that the state has 'refused to bargain in good faith and interfered with employees' exercise of rights' in requiring in-person work.
Remote teams
Careers
fromFortune
3 days ago

Goldman just looked at 40 years of data on the 'scarring' effects of technological disruption and finds Gen Z isn't the most at risk | Fortune

AI displacement can cause long-term earnings damage for workers, but recent graduates may adapt better than expected.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromEditor In Leaf
2 days ago

Maple Leafs missing out on Doug Armstrong is actually a good thing

Doug Armstrong is not a candidate for the Maple Leafs' GM position, allowing for potential new leadership and a focus on rebuilding.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Toronto youth are struggling to find work. Here's why | CBC News

Youth unemployment has surged, with young job seekers facing increased competition and insecurity in finding stable employment.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Canada's population shrank last year a first for the country, StatsCan says | CBC News

After reaching 3,149,131 on Oct. 1, 2024, the number of non-permanent residents living in Canada steadily decreased to 2,676,441 on Jan. 1, 2026. Non-permanent residents include people holding work or study permits as well as asylum claimants and any family members living with them.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Thinking of moving to a more 'affordable' part of the country? Consider this | CBC News

I lost a lot of money while I was in Alberta. I had quite a lot of debt. Sure, you might save $4 or $5 on your bills, but ultimately, that's not what saved me money at all. Moving to Montreal in the summer of 2024 helped replenish the family's budget, even though la belle province is notorious for its higher taxes.
Canada news
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Canada's unemployment rate ticked up to 6.7% in February | CBC News

Canada's economy lost 84,000 jobs in February with unemployment rising to 6.7 percent.
#unemployment-rate
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Canadian restaurants struggling to turn a profit, new report says | CBC News

Nearly half of surveyed Canadian restaurants were unprofitable in November 2025 due to slower foot traffic and rising food, labour, rent, and operating costs.
Canada news
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I moved to Canada, but it wasn't for me. I was cold, isolated, and finding a job was absolutely horrendous.

A young Lebanese woman moved to Canada, struggled to find work and community for three years, then returned to Lebanon to start a business.
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