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Cracks in job market grow as BoC succeeds at slowing economy to a near halt

Cracks in job market grow as BoC succeeds at slowing economy to a near halt

OTTAWA — Canada's unemployment rate continues to trend higher as the Bank of Canada's steep interest rate hikes weigh down the economy leaves workers with fewer options in the job market.
King Charles III draws attention by wearing a Greek flag tie after London-Athens diplomatic spat

King Charles III draws attention by wearing a Greek flag tie after London-Athens diplomatic spat

LONDON (AP) — King Charles III caused some raised eyebrows Friday when he wore a tie adorned with a pattern of Greek flags to the COP28 climate summit days after a diplomatic spat between the U.K. government and Greece over the Parthenon Marbles.
Walmart Canada investing $1 billion in modernization, 'store of the future'

Walmart Canada investing $1 billion in modernization, 'store of the future'

Walmart Canada says it will invest nearly $1 billion this fiscal year on a slew of projects meant to modernize the retail giant's Canadian footprint. The spending will include more than $300 million for store remodels and renovations.
BMO sees higher cost savings ahead thanks to Bank of the West, cuts to real estate

BMO sees higher cost savings ahead thanks to Bank of the West, cuts to real estate

TORONTO — BMO Financial Group said Friday it expects higher cost savings from its US$16.3 billion Bank of the West acquisition as part of a wider focus on efficiencies to weather the economic slowdown.
Climate protesters twice interrupt Wagner's `Tannhäuser' at Metropolitan Opera

Climate protesters twice interrupt Wagner's `Tannhäuser' at Metropolitan Opera

NEW YORK (AP) — Climate protesters caused a pair of interruptions totaling 22 minutes during the opening night of a revival of Wagner's “Tannhäuser” at the Metropolitan Opera.
The hidden environmental cost of your overflowing email inbox

The hidden environmental cost of your overflowing email inbox

When consumers think about ways to reduce their carbon footprint, lowering their car usage, eating fewer animal products and reducing their waste likely come to mind. But there’s another, perhaps easier, way to cut your emissions: delete old emails.
Biden lights the National Christmas Tree, taking his turn to bring holiday spirit to Washington

Biden lights the National Christmas Tree, taking his turn to bring holiday spirit to Washington

WASHINGTON (AP) — It was President Joe Biden 's turn to bring some holiday spirit to the U.S. capital.
A look back at 50 years of Kiss-tory as the legendary band prepares to take its final bow

A look back at 50 years of Kiss-tory as the legendary band prepares to take its final bow

NEW YORK (AP) — Fifty years ago, four young New Yorkers dragged their guitars, amps and drums to a loft on 23rd Street in New York, dreaming of becoming the biggest band in the world.
Deals to sell BioSteel assets result in $30.4M in aggregate gross proceeds: Canopy

Deals to sell BioSteel assets result in $30.4M in aggregate gross proceeds: Canopy

SMITHS FALLS, Ont. — Canopy Growth Corp. says the aggregate gross proceeds from selling off its sports drink business total $30.4 million. The Smiths Falls, Ont.
First Quantum starts arbitration process to protect rights at Cobre Panama

First Quantum starts arbitration process to protect rights at Cobre Panama

TORONTO — First Quantum Minerals Ltd. says it has started arbitration proceedings to protect its rights at its Cobre Panama mine which has been the subject of environmental protests.
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