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Applications for US jobless benefits fall modestly last week as layoffs remain relatively low

Applications for US jobless benefits fall modestly last week as layoffs remain relatively low

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell last week as layoffs remain relatively low despite other signs of labor market cooling. Jobless claims fell by 5,000 to 227,000 for the week of Aug.
CIBC making changes to senior executive ranks at the bank

CIBC making changes to senior executive ranks at the bank

TORONTO — CIBC is making changes to its senior executive ranks in a move chief executive Victor Dodig says will broaden the opportunities for a number of the bank's leaders.
Verizonn buying Frontier in $20B deal that helps bolster its fiber network

Verizonn buying Frontier in $20B deal that helps bolster its fiber network

Verizon is buying Frontier Communications in a $20 billion deal to strengthnen its fiber network. Verizon Communications Inc. said Thursday that the transaction will also help it in the areas of artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things.
Booze can now be sold in Ontario corner stores. Here's what you need to know

Booze can now be sold in Ontario corner stores. Here's what you need to know

Corner stores across Ontario are now legally allowed to sell certain types of alcohol.
Calgary Green Line LRT in political crossfire, as Alberta minister blames NDP leader

Calgary Green Line LRT in political crossfire, as Alberta minister blames NDP leader

CALGARY — Alberta's government says it's pulling $1.53 billion in funding from a massive Calgary Green Line light rail transit project already deep in sunk costs.
Canfor shutting two northern sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ sawmills affecting 500 staff, blames U.S. tariffs

Canfor shutting two northern sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ sawmills affecting 500 staff, blames U.S. tariffs

VANCOUVER — Canfor Corp. has announced it is shutting two northern British Columbia sawmills in a move it says will affect about 500 workers, partly blaming "punitive" U.S. tariffs imposed last month.
HandyDART co-founder backs union in Metro Vancouver transit strike

HandyDART co-founder backs union in Metro Vancouver transit strike

VANCOUVER — A co-founder of the specialized HandyDART transit system that provides accessible door-to-door service says he supports staff "100 per cent" as their strike in Metro Vancouver continues.
Stock market today: Wall Street extends losses as technology and energy stocks fall

Stock market today: Wall Street extends losses as technology and energy stocks fall

U.S. stock indexes lost more ground Wednesday, with declines in the technology, energy and other sectors adding to Wall Street's losses a day after the market’s worst skid in a month. The S&P 500 fell 0.2% following Tuesday's 2.1% drop.
Couche-Tard Inc. reports Q1 profit down from last year as consumers watch spending

Couche-Tard Inc. reports Q1 profit down from last year as consumers watch spending

LAVAL, Que. — Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. says net earnings slipped in its first quarter of fiscal 2025 as consumers continue to watch their spending. The convenience store giant says it had net earnings attributable to shareholders of US$790.
Farmers caught in crossfire as China targets Canadian canola for investigation

Farmers caught in crossfire as China targets Canadian canola for investigation

CALGARY — Saskatchewan farmer Ian Boxall is blunt about why he plants canola, the crop caught in the crossfire of the latest trade dispute between sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ and China, every year.