National Business

POTSDAM, Germany (AP) — The Social Democrats of Chancellor Olaf Scholz won an election in the eastern German state of Brandenburg on Sunday, gaining a narrow edge over a growing far-right party, according to the vote count.

CALGARY — Calgary is lifting water restrictions that lasted much of the summer following successful repairs to a major feeder main.

Starting in 2026, consumers who don't bring their own bags will now simply be asked if they want a paper bag

MONTREAL — The head of the Air Canada pilots union says she'll step down if members opt not to approve a tentative deal with the airline, raising the stakes as aviators mull whether to accept hefty salary gains or drive an even harder bargain.

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Macklem chat Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem will take part in a fireside chat at the Institute of International Finance and the Canadian Bankers Association C

CALGARY — Nick Kolomyja reckons axe throwing may have saved his life. After 30 years as a welder working long hours in heavy construction, he opened an axe and knife-throwing venue in Calgary with his wife last year. "You work 21 days straight.

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A methane leak sparked an explosion at a coal mine in eastern Iran , killing at least 32 people and injuring 17 others, Iranian state media reported Sunday. Another 18 miners are believed to be trapped inside.

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's Progressive Conservative leader disrespected the province's residents by presenting the death of a Liberal supporter as funny, the party said as it called for Blaine Higgs to apologize.

BALTIMORE (AP) — Federal agents have boarded a vessel managed by the same company as a cargo ship that caused the deadly Baltimore bridge collapse , the FBI has confirmed. In statements Saturday, spokespeople for the FBI and the U.S.

BALTIMORE (AP) — Federal agents have boarded a vessel managed by the same company as a cargo ship cargo ship that caused the deadly Baltimore bridge collapse , the FBI has confirmed. In statements Saturday, spokespeople for the FBI and the U.S.