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North American markets close in the red after up-and-down day of trading

North American markets close in the red after up-and-down day of trading

Canada's main stock index fell slightly on the Tuesday after the August long weekend, while U.S. markets also closed in the red after an up-and-down day of trading.
Nova Scotia legislature votes down pay raise for politicians

Nova Scotia legislature votes down pay raise for politicians

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s legislature wrapped up a short summer session on Tuesday with the passage of a bill rescinding a recommended 12.6 per cent pay raise for its members.
Unifor members at Via Rail ratify new collective agreement on wages, benefits

Unifor members at Via Rail ratify new collective agreement on wages, benefits

TORONTO — Members of Unifor Local 100 and National Council 4000 have voted to accept a new three-year deal with Via Rail that will see workers get better wages and greater benefits.
Fewer people buying pot from unlicensed shops last year than in 2018: B.C. study

Fewer people buying pot from unlicensed shops last year than in 2018: B.C. study

VANCOUVER — A new study shows the number of consumers who turned to unlicensed stores to purchase cannabis has dropped by almost 40 per cent between 2018 and 2021.
How students can strategize when applying for scholarship applications

How students can strategize when applying for scholarship applications

Twenty-three-year-old Aidan D’Souza has been a student mentor in Toronto for the past four years while completing his studies part-time.
TD Bank Group to acquire U.S. investment firm Cowen Inc. for US$1.3 billion

TD Bank Group to acquire U.S. investment firm Cowen Inc. for US$1.3 billion

TORONTO — TD Bank Group is accelerating its international investment banking growth with a deal to buy New York-based Cowen Inc. for US$1.3 billion in cash.
Cancelled listings, turning homes into rentals more common as housing market cools

Cancelled listings, turning homes into rentals more common as housing market cools

TORONTO — When Shannon Tebb listed her downtown Toronto loft for sale in mid-June, she did everything to make the property attractive for buyers.
Ten thousand condos to be delayed this year amid market shift: Urbanation

Ten thousand condos to be delayed this year amid market shift: Urbanation

TORONTO — Urbanation Inc. expects almost 10,000 Greater Toronto Area condo units to be delayed this year as increasing mortgage rates weigh on home sales.
Lundin Mining Corp. confirms sinkhole near its Chile operations

Lundin Mining Corp. confirms sinkhole near its Chile operations

TORONTO — Lundin Mining Corp. has confirmed that a sinkhole was detected near its Minera Ojos del Salado operations in Chile on July 30.
U.S. job openings slid to 10.7 million in June

U.S. job openings slid to 10.7 million in June

WASHINGTON (AP) — American employers posted fewer job openings in June as the economy contends with raging inflation and rising interest rates. Job openings fell to a still-high 10.7 million in June from 11.