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Young people flaunt their used stuff as 'underconsumption' goes viral

Young people flaunt their used stuff as 'underconsumption' goes viral

Young people on social media are showing off their 12-year-old water bottles, sweaters from high school with patched holes and dish rags made from cut up old T-shirts.
Teamsters union serves strike notice to CPKC; CN Rail issues lockout notice

Teamsters union serves strike notice to CPKC; CN Rail issues lockout notice

More than 9,000 workers at Canada's two major railways could be either on strike or locked out as of Thursday, disrupting supply chains relied upon by many industries. The union representing thousands of workers at Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd.
Toronto area sees more rain a day after record-setting downpour

Toronto area sees more rain a day after record-setting downpour

TORONTO — Several southern Ontario communities saw more rain on Sunday and braced for still more wet weather a day after a storm soaked the region and broke at least one precipitation record.
Neighbouring town of fire-struck Jasper ready to help long-term, for better or worse

Neighbouring town of fire-struck Jasper ready to help long-term, for better or worse

HINTON, Alta. — It's been hard to find a hotel room in Hinton, Alta., lately.
Back to school means back to the spotlight for Big Tech

Back to school means back to the spotlight for Big Tech

Back to school could mean back to the hot seat for Big Tech.
From family pairing to screen-time limits, TikTok suggests ways to keep kids safe

From family pairing to screen-time limits, TikTok suggests ways to keep kids safe

As kids head back to school, many will be logging onto TikTok to connect with classmates or bust boredom with an endless scroll of videos.
Economists expect July inflation data to set the stage for more rate cuts

Economists expect July inflation data to set the stage for more rate cuts

OTTAWA — Canada's inflation rate likely took another dip last month, according to economists who expect the Bank of Canada to continue cutting interest rates throughout the fall.
‘No plan B’: Railways halt more cargo ahead of potential lockout as tensions rise

‘No plan B’: Railways halt more cargo ahead of potential lockout as tensions rise

MONTREAL — As tensions build at the bargaining table, the country's two main freight railways are turning away a growing number of goods ahead of a potential work stoppage next week that could disrupt supply chains and industry.
S&P/TSX composite up slightly; quiet trading session ends week of gains

S&P/TSX composite up slightly; quiet trading session ends week of gains

Canada’s main stock index saw a relatively quiet trading day Friday, as investors held off on major moves in anticipation of next week’s annual meeting of the U.S. Federal Reserve in Jackson Hole, Wyo. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 21.
Stock market today: Wall Street closes its best week of the year with some more gains

Stock market today: Wall Street closes its best week of the year with some more gains

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted higher as Wall Street coasted to the close of its best week since November. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% Friday, extending its winning streak to a seventh day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.