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Five things to watch from the Bank of Canada interest rate decision

Five things to watch from the Bank of Canada interest rate decision

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada will release its interest rate decision and monetary policy report on Wednesday.
Feds’ order to end rail shutdown ‘unprecedented,’ labour tribunal says

Feds’ order to end rail shutdown ‘unprecedented,’ labour tribunal says

MONTREAL — Canada's labour tribunal says the federal government's directive to end the countrywide rail shutdown in August marked an "unprecedented" move.
Tourmaline, Clean Energy open two new natural gas fuelling stations in Alberta

Tourmaline, Clean Energy open two new natural gas fuelling stations in Alberta

CALGARY — Two new compressed natural gas (CNG) fuelling stations have opened in Alberta to help heavy-haul trucks get off diesel.
Former Abercrombie & Fitch chief Mike Jeffries arrested on federal sex trafficking charges

Former Abercrombie & Fitch chief Mike Jeffries arrested on federal sex trafficking charges

NEW YORK (AP) — Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries, his romantic partner and a third man were arrested Tuesday on charges of luring men into sex parties held around the world, sometimes by dangling the promise of modeling for the clothi
IMF's view: The global fight against high inflation is 'almost won'

IMF's view: The global fight against high inflation is 'almost won'

WASHINGTON (AP) — The global war against inflation has largely been won — and at surprisingly little cost to economic growth, the International Monetary Fund declared Tuesday.
S&P/TSX composite down nearly 100 points, U.S. stock markets also lower

S&P/TSX composite down nearly 100 points, U.S. stock markets also lower

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was down nearly 100 points in late-morning trading, weighed down by losses in the utility, industrial and financial sectors, while U.S. stock markets also lost ground. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 98.
Retiring early hurts financial resiliency, Manulife survey shows

Retiring early hurts financial resiliency, Manulife survey shows

TORONTO — A Manulife report shows retiree experiences vary significantly based on when a person retired, and whether it was planned or earlier than expected.
S&P/TSX composite down nearly 100 points, as attention turns to U.S. election

S&P/TSX composite down nearly 100 points, as attention turns to U.S. election

Canada's main stock index dipped after a week of gains as a slip in base metals and technology outweighed another good day for energy shares.
Ontario aiming to become energy superpower, Energy Minister Stephen Lecce says

Ontario aiming to become energy superpower, Energy Minister Stephen Lecce says

TORONTO — Ontario's energy minister wants the province's electricity system to not just be able to meet an expected 75 per cent increase in demand, but to exceed it and be able to sell excess power to other jurisdictions, promising details in a forth
Pokemon cards, music royalties, sports memorabilia: Do alternative investments work?

Pokemon cards, music royalties, sports memorabilia: Do alternative investments work?

When some rare first-edition Pokemon trading cards went on sale three years ago, Adam O'Brien was hit with a wave of nostalgia. For the now 32-year-old, it was an irresistible offer that had the potential for value in the long run.
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