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Bank of Canada expected to raise interest rates on Wednesday as recession fears grow

Bank of Canada expected to raise interest rates on Wednesday as recession fears grow

OTTAWA — Even as warnings about a potential recession grow louder, the Bank of Canada is expected to announce another hefty interest rate hike on Wednesday, edging the bank closer to the end of one of the fastest monetary policy tightening cycles in
China's economic growth accelerates but weak amid shutdowns

China's economic growth accelerates but weak amid shutdowns

BEIJING (AP) — China's economic growth picked up in the latest quarter but still was among the weakest in decades as the ruling Communist Party tries to reverse a slump while enforcing anti-virus controls and a crackdown on debt in its vast real esta
China's economic growth accelerates but weak amid shutdowns

China's economic growth accelerates but weak amid shutdowns

BEIJING (AP) — China's economic growth accelerated in the latest quarter but still was among the weakest in decades as the ruling Communist Party tries to reverse a downturn while enforcing anti-virus controls and a crackdown on debt in its vast real
Residents waiting on freight after N.W.T. cancels annual barge to Sachs Harbour

Residents waiting on freight after N.W.T. cancels annual barge to Sachs Harbour

SACHS HARBOUR, N.W.T. — Austin Larocque says he doesn't know when he may get most of his worldly possessions, currently sitting in a shipping container in Sachs Harbour, N.W.T.
'Saviour for the world:' Saskatchewan fills resource gaps caused by war in Ukraine

'Saviour for the world:' Saskatchewan fills resource gaps caused by war in Ukraine

SASKATOON — Cameco Corp. is in a position to grow, the president of the Saskatoon-based Uranium giant recently told investors, because a “geopolitical crisis has hit our market” with Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Rate announcement The Bank of Canada will release its latest interest rate decision and monetary policy report on Wednesday.
Boomtown no more: How Alberta's economy has changed, in spite of sky-high oil prices

Boomtown no more: How Alberta's economy has changed, in spite of sky-high oil prices

CALGARY — To take the temperature of the local economy, Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers only needs to look out the window.
Taylor Swift drops '3am' edition of 'Midnights,' music video

Taylor Swift drops '3am' edition of 'Midnights,' music video

NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift has said “Midnights” was inspired by certain key sleepless nights — something many of her fans undoubtedly experienced as the singer-songwriter dropped seven bonus tracks and a music video just hours after the album's rel
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (18,860.95, up 281.66 points): NorZinc Ltd. (TSX:NZC). Materials. Up half a cent, or 20 per cent, to three cents on 8.9 million shares.
S&P/TSX composite up almost 300 points, U.S. markets also rise

S&P/TSX composite up almost 300 points, U.S. markets also rise

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index ended up almost 300 points on Friday, buoyed by gains in the base metals sector, while markets in the U.S. were also up. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 281.66 points at 18,860.95.
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