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Canadian employers sought to fill nearly one million jobs in Q2

Canadian employers sought to fill nearly one million jobs in Q2

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says employers were actively seeking to fill 997,000 vacant positions in the second quarter, the highest quarterly number on record. The agency says the number of vacancies for the three-month period was up 4.
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Consumers could see higher car insurance premiums. Here’s how to lower yours

Consumers could see higher car insurance premiums. Here’s how to lower yours

Drivers may be in for some sticker shock when it comes time to renew their auto insurance.
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Here's a list of August inflation rates for selected Canadian cities

Here's a list of August inflation rates for selected Canadian cities

OTTAWA — Canada's national annual inflation rate was 7.0 per cent in August, Statistics Canada says.
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Here's a list of August inflation rates for Canadian provinces

Here's a list of August inflation rates for Canadian provinces

OTTAWA — Canada's national annual inflation rate was 7.0 per cent in August, Statistics Canada says. Here's what happened in the provinces (previous month in brackets): — Newfoundland and Labrador: 6.4 per cent (6.9) — Prince Edward Island: 8.
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Canfor temporarily reducing production capacity in B.C. due to market conditions

Canfor temporarily reducing production capacity in B.C. due to market conditions

VANCOUVER — Canfor Corp. is temporarily cutting production in British Columbia due to what it says are challenging market conditions. The lumber producer says it is taking a two-week curtailment starting Sept.
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4 Ukrainian separatist regions plan votes to join Russia

4 Ukrainian separatist regions plan votes to join Russia

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The separatist leaders of four Russian-controlled areas of Ukraine said Tuesday they were planning to hold votes starting later this week for the territories to become part of Russia as Moscow loses ground in the war it launched.
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Britain's Truss doesn't expect UK-US trade deal anytime soon

Britain's Truss doesn't expect UK-US trade deal anytime soon

NEW YORK (AP) — Prime Minister Liz Truss has kicked off her first visit to the United States as Britain’s leader with an admission that a U.K-U.S. free trade deal is not going to happen for years.
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Ukraine warns of 'nuclear terrorism' after strike near plant

Ukraine warns of 'nuclear terrorism' after strike near plant

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian missile blasted a crater close to a nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine on Monday, damaging nearby industrial equipment but not hitting its three reactors.
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After royal funeral, new UK leader Truss makes debut at UN

After royal funeral, new UK leader Truss makes debut at UN

LONDON (AP) — Liz Truss is going from the solemnity of a royal funeral to the maelstrom of international politics, and a crucial meeting with President Joe Biden.
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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 Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,562.38, up 176.50 points) Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX). Materials. Up 22 cents, or 1.08 per cent, to $20.55 on 17.2 million shares.
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