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Titan submersible's scientific director says the sub malfunctioned just prior to the Titanic dive

Titan submersible's scientific director says the sub malfunctioned just prior to the Titanic dive

The scientific director for the company that owned the Titan submersible that imploded last year while on its way to the Titanic wreckage testified Thursday that the sub had malfunctioned just prior to the fatal dive. Appearing before a U.S.
TD CEO Masrani to retire next year, Chun named successor as U.S. probes continue

TD CEO Masrani to retire next year, Chun named successor as U.S. probes continue

TORONTO — TD Bank Group, which is mired in a money laundering scandal in the U.S., said Raymond Chun will replace chief executive Bharat Masrani who is retiring next year.
Bank of Canada must be transparent to maintain trust, external deputy governor says

Bank of Canada must be transparent to maintain trust, external deputy governor says

SHERBROOKE, Que. — A senior Bank of Canada official says the central bank must be rigorous and transparent in order to maintain the public's trust. In a speech in Sherbrooke, Que.
Canada Goose to get into eyewear through deal with Marchon

Canada Goose to get into eyewear through deal with Marchon

TORONTO — Canada Goose Holdings Inc. says it has signed a deal that will result in the creation of its first eyewear collection.
US home sales fell in August despite easing mortgage rates, more homes on the market

US home sales fell in August despite easing mortgage rates, more homes on the market

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in August to the slowest annual pace in nearly a year even as mortgage rates eased and the supply of properties on the market continued to rise. Existing home sales fell 2.
How to recoup costs when you travel to an event that gets cancelled

How to recoup costs when you travel to an event that gets cancelled

Ariella Kimmel and Mandi Johnson were grabbing a bite to eat in Vienna, when their August trip to the Austrian capital was upended.
Weekly applications for US jobless benefits fall to the lowest level in 4 months

Weekly applications for US jobless benefits fall to the lowest level in 4 months

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in four months last week. Jobless claims slid by 12,000, to 219,000, for the week of Sept. 14, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Weekly applications for US jobless benefits fall to the lowest level in 4 months

Weekly applications for US jobless benefits fall to the lowest level in 4 months

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in four months last week. Jobless claims slid by 12,000, to 219,000, for the week of Sept. 14, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Bank of England keeps its main interest rate on hold at 5% in wake of big US Fed rate cut

Bank of England keeps its main interest rate on hold at 5% in wake of big US Fed rate cut

LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England kept its main interest rate unchanged at 5% Thursday despite a big cut from the U.S. Federal Reserve , its first since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic more than four years ago.
Pressure still on oilsands sector despite silence after greenwashing law: think tank

Pressure still on oilsands sector despite silence after greenwashing law: think tank

CALGARY — Canada's oilsands industry remains under pressure to reduce its greenhouse gas footprint, even as companies have clamped down on public communications in the wake of new anti-greenwashing legislation.