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The Superior Court of Quebec has approved a $2.5-million settlement in a class action targeting Dollarama Inc.'s use of eco fees.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained more than 150 points Wednesday after the Bank of Canada cut interest rates, while U.S. stock markets were mixed, led by a 1.8 per cent gain on the Nasdaq after the latest inflation report.

TORONTO — Canadian financial institutions are lowering their prime lending rates to match the half percentage point decrease announced today by the Bank of Canada.

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street got back to climbing after the latest update on inflation appeared to clear the way for more help for the economy from the Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 gained 0.

WINNIPEG — Winnipeg is eyeing the largest property tax increase in decades and considering a cut to snow plowing in an attempt to address a fiscal squeeze. The city's preliminary budget for next year proposes a 5.

ALTOONA, Pa. (AP) — The gun found on the suspect in the killing of United Healthcare’s CEO matched shell casings found at the site of the shooting, New York City’s police commissioner said Wednesday.

MadeGood is warning customers to check their cupboards for granola bars that may contain a piece of metal.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fueled by pricier used cars, hotel rooms and groceries, inflation in the United States moved slightly higher last month in the latest sign that some price pressures remain elevated. Consumer prices rose 2.

TORONTO — The U.S. Department of Justice says a former TD Bank Group employee has been arrested and charged for allegedly facilitating money laundering at the bank.

Apple has brought its suite of artificial intelligence-based tools to Canada. The offering called Apple Intelligence can help readers proofread emails, change their tone and compile lists of key points to summarize the missive.