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U.S. job openings dip to 9.8 million but remain high, showing resilience in labor market
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. job openings slipped in May but remained at levels high enough…
More Canadians turn to short-term rentals to earn extra cash, maintain properties
When Marcus Rader returned home after an extended winter trip last year, he was greeted…
More Americans apply for jobless benefits, but layoffs are not rising significantly
The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits rose last week, but remains at healthy…
Deloitte report forecasts oil prices to rise modestly over next three months
CALGARY – A report by Deloitte Canada forecasts crude oil prices will increase modestly over…
Toronto home sales and prices up from last June, down from May: TRREB
Toronto homebuyers that snapped up a property last month paid more on average than they…
Canada, U.S., Mexico gather in Cancun to talk North American trade irritants
WASHINGTON – North America’s trading partners are in Cancun for two days of meetings to…
Federal Reserve minutes: Some officials wanted to raise interest rates last month
WASHINGTON (AP) — Some Federal Reserve officials pushed to raise the Fed’s key interest rate…
Stalemate: UPS, Teamsters contract talks break down with each side blaming the other
Contract negotiations between UPS and the union representing 340,000 of the company’s workers broke down…
Strike could cost $250 million per week, experts say, with consumers taking a hit too
The B.C. port workers strike could cost companies hundreds of millions of dollars per week,…
Quebec joins feds in suspending ads on Facebook, Instagram as Meta vows to block news
OTTAWA – The federal governmentis suspending advertising on Facebook and Instagram as tensions with tech…
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange
TORONTO – Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange:…
How did the federal government and Meta reach an impasse over the Online News Act?
Tensions between Ottawa and tech giants further escalated on Wednesday over Canada’s recently passed Online…
S&P/TSX composite down more than 100 points Wednesday, U.S. markets also fall
TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index was down more than 100 points Wednesday amid broad-based…
Stock market today: Wall Street drifts lower as markets worldwide pull back
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street edged lower following a rally that sent it roaring…
Mitigation efforts continue at Suncor in wake of cyberattack
CALGARY – Canada’s top technical authority on cybersecurity is working closely with Suncor Energy Inc.…
Watchdog unveils guidelines to support mortgage-holders under financial stress
Canada’s financial consumer watchdog is warning lenders not to take advantage of mortgage holders who…
Auto sales continue to rise in June, up 12.6 per cent from last year: DesRosiers
RICHMOND HILL, Ont. – DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. says June brought another strong month for…
Vancouver home prices ticking up as supply remains under pressure: real estate board
VANCOUVER – The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says last month’s home prices ticked…
Brookfield Reinsurance signs deal for American Equity Investment Life Holding Co.
TORONTO – Brookfield Reinsurance has signed a deal to buy the part of American Equity…
Iran tried to seize 2 oil tankers near Strait of Hormuz and fired shots at one of them, US Navy says
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran tried to seize two oil tankers near the…
Clothing retailer Kit and Ace bought by company co-owned by Joe Mimran
VANCOUVER – Kit and Ace Technical Apparel Inc. has been bought by a company co-owned…
Signs of wage growth cooling encouraging amid inflation fight: economists
TORONTO – Early signs of wage growth slowing are an indicator the Bank of Canada’s…
Canadians eligible for GST credit expected to receive ‘grocery rebate’ today
OTTAWA – Canadians eligible for the GST credit are expected to receive a special payment…
Nearly 2,000 Air Canada flights delayed, cancelled over long weekend
MONTREAL – Air Canada delayed or cancelled nearly 2,000 flights over the Canada Day long…