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Ottawa announces more than $192 million for Nova Scotia clean energy projects

Ottawa announces more than $192 million for Nova Scotia clean energy projects

HALIFAX — Six clean electrical energy projects in Nova Scotia are receiving more than $192 million in federal funding as the province pushes to get off coal by 2030.
Senate passes bill to protect kids online and make tech companies accountable for harmful content

Senate passes bill to protect kids online and make tech companies accountable for harmful content

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate overwhelmingly passed legislation Tuesday that is designed to protect children from dangerous online content , pushing forward with what would be the first major effort by Congress in decades to hold tech companies more a
U.S. job openings fall slightly to 8.2 million as high interest rates slowly cool a hot labor market

U.S. job openings fall slightly to 8.2 million as high interest rates slowly cool a hot labor market

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. job openings fell slightly last month, a sign that the American labor market continues to cool in the face of high interest rates . There were 8.18 million job vacancies in June, down from 8.
American consumers feeling more confident in July as expectations of future improve

American consumers feeling more confident in July as expectations of future improve

American consumers felt more confident in July as expectations over the near-term future rebounded. However, in a reversal of recent trends, feelings about current conditions weakened.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ toxic drug deaths down 9% in 2024, but six people continue to die each day

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ toxic drug deaths down 9% in 2024, but six people continue to die each day

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Coroners Service says the number of people who have died this year from toxic drug poisoning is down from 2023, but an average of six people are still dying every day from using illicit drugs.
Chorus Aviation sells regional aircraft leasing arm in $1.9-billion deal

Chorus Aviation sells regional aircraft leasing arm in $1.9-billion deal

Two years after betting big on plane leasing, Chorus Aviation Inc. has pulled a one-eighty and agreed to sell its regional aircraft leasing arm in a deal valued at $1.9 billion.
Condo rents in Toronto region dip for first time in three years: Urbanation

Condo rents in Toronto region dip for first time in three years: Urbanation

TORONTO — A new report says condo rents in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s mostly densely populated region have dipped for the first time in three years. The report from Urbanation Inc.
The key to successfully merging your finances with a partner, according to experts

The key to successfully merging your finances with a partner, according to experts

There's no right way to manage finances in a relationship other than maintaining open communication.
Sale of Atlantic sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s biggest newspaper chain could reduce local content: expert

Sale of Atlantic sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s biggest newspaper chain could reduce local content: expert

HALIFAX — An expert who tracks sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s mainstream media industry says Postmedia's pending purchase of Atlantic sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s largest newspaper chain is almost certain to result in job cuts and a reduction in local content.
Bread-fixing settlement delivers $253 million hit to George Weston Q2 results

Bread-fixing settlement delivers $253 million hit to George Weston Q2 results

TORONTO — George Weston Ltd. says a recent settlement it reached in the bread price-fixing class actions it faced had a $253 million impact on its second-quarter net earnings. The company, which holds a majority interest in grocer Loblaw Cos. Ltd.