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Boost in home renos is helping drive up housing values in major markets: report

Boost in home renos is helping drive up housing values in major markets: report

TORONTO — A new report says a boost in spending on home renovations during the pandemic has helped contribute to higher prices for single-family homes despite downward market pressure.
Iran sent thousands of SMS to Swedes calling for revenge over 2023 Quran burnings, Sweden says

Iran sent thousands of SMS to Swedes calling for revenge over 2023 Quran burnings, Sweden says

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Sweden says that Iran was behind thousands of text messages that were sent to people in the Scandinavian country calling for revenge over the burnings of Quran, Islam's holy book in 2023.
Cineplex ordered to pay $38.9M by Competition Tribunal in ticket fee case

Cineplex ordered to pay $38.9M by Competition Tribunal in ticket fee case

TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. says it will appeal a record $38.9 million fine for deceptive marketing practices imposed by the Competition Tribunal.
Struggling Jeep and Ram maker Stellantis is searching for a new CEO

Struggling Jeep and Ram maker Stellantis is searching for a new CEO

DETROIT (AP) — Struggling Jeep and Ram maker Stellantis is looking for a CEO to succeed Carlos Tavares, but the company says it's just part of a normal leadership succession plan. Tavares has been under fire from U.S.
Via Rail CEO says late trains to Halifax "elephant in the room" as service modernizes

Via Rail CEO says late trains to Halifax "elephant in the room" as service modernizes

HALIFAX — The CEO of Via Rail told a Halifax business audience on Monday that although the Crown corporation has big modernization plans for its passenger service to the Maritimes, it needs to ensure its trains run on time.
Grain farmers urge intervention as Metro Vancouver terminal workers ready strike

Grain farmers urge intervention as Metro Vancouver terminal workers ready strike

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s grain farmers say a strike at Metro Vancouver terminals would cripple crop exports if it were allowed to take place.
S&P/TSX composite posts small gain, U.S. markets also higher

S&P/TSX composite posts small gain, U.S. markets also higher

TORONTO — sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s main stock index posted a small gain on Monday, helped higher by energy and base metal stocks, while U.S. markets also eked out gains, with the Dow and the S&P 500 adding to recent new record highs.
Challengers make gains in banking, but it's a long road to higher market share

Challengers make gains in banking, but it's a long road to higher market share

TORONTO — It’s not easy going up against sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s banking oligopoly, but some are trying. Challengers like EQ Bank and Wealthsimple are rolling out new and cheaper offerings, growing their base and gaining brand recognition.
Stock market today: Wall Street adds slightly to its record highs

Stock market today: Wall Street adds slightly to its record highs

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes added slightly to their record highs in relatively subdued trading on Wall Street. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% Monday, beating the all-time high it set on Thursday.
Crime, disorder take centre stage in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ election, but statistics tell complex story

Crime, disorder take centre stage in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ election, but statistics tell complex story

David Screech doesn't mince words when asked about street disorder and crime around his business in downtown Victoria.