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Report says Nova Scotia government can do more to offset impact of inflation

Report says Nova Scotia government can do more to offset impact of inflation

HALIFAX — As inflation reaches its highest level in decades, a new report says 50 per cent of Nova Scotia’s workers are earning less than required to meet their basic needs.
Bank CEOs say higher rates starting to dampen growth despite economic buffers

Bank CEOs say higher rates starting to dampen growth despite economic buffers

TORONTO — The heads of Canada's biggest banks say rising interest rates are starting to have their intended effect of slowing demand but that for now they continue to notch growth.
Judge: Musk can use Twitter whistleblower but not delay case

Judge: Musk can use Twitter whistleblower but not delay case

Elon Musk will be able to include new evidence from a Twitter whistleblower as he fights to get out of his $44 billion deal to buy the social media company, but Musk won't be able to delay a high-stakes October trial over the dispute, a judge ruled W
Putin: Russia may halt energy exports if West caps prices

Putin: Russia may halt energy exports if West caps prices

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday threatened to completely cut energy supplies to the West if it tries to cap prices of Russian exports.
Movie chain Cineworld files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Movie chain Cineworld files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Movie theater operator Cineworld Group LLC has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. as it deals with billions of dollars in debt and lower-than-expected attendance at screenings.
Statistics Canada says merchandise trade surplus falls to $4.1B in July

Statistics Canada says merchandise trade surplus falls to $4.1B in July

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the country's merchandise trade surplus fell to $4.1 billion in July as lower prices weighed on the total value of exports for the month. The reading compared with a revised merchandise trade surplus of $4.
Putin, Xi to meet at in Uzbekistan next week, official says

Putin, Xi to meet at in Uzbekistan next week, official says

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet next week at a summit in Uzbekistan, a Russian official said Wednesday.
China's export growth sinks in August, imports shrink

China's export growth sinks in August, imports shrink

BEIJING (AP) — China’s trade weakened in August as high energy prices, inflation and anti-virus measures weighed on global and Chinese consumer demand, while imports of Russian oil and gas surged. Exports rose 7% over a year ago to $314.
Gulf Arab nations ask Netflix to remove 'offensive' videos

Gulf Arab nations ask Netflix to remove 'offensive' videos

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Gulf Arab countries on Tuesday asked Netflix to remove “offensive content” on the streaming service, apparently targeting programs that show people who are gay and lesbian.
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,088.27, down 182.58 points.) Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Down 92 cents, or 2.2 per cent, to $40.88 on 20.1 million shares.