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More post-secondary students rely on parents, stay home to finish school: RBC poll

More post-secondary students rely on parents, stay home to finish school: RBC poll

TORONTO — Inflation is driving more post-secondary students to stay home with their parents as they complete their studies — marking a shift from a decade ago, a poll published by RBC on Wednesday shows.
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UAW chief: Union to strike any Detroit automaker that hasn't reached deal as contracts end next week

UAW chief: Union to strike any Detroit automaker that hasn't reached deal as contracts end next week

DETROIT (AP) — The head of the United Auto Workers warned Wednesday that the union plans to go on strike against any Detroit automaker that hasn't reached a new agreement by the time contracts expire next week.
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Global group of media organizations releases principles for AI development

Global group of media organizations releases principles for AI development

TORONTO — Twenty-five global organizations, including news and publishing companies, have banded together to urge developers, operators and deployers of artificial intelligence (AI) systems to respect intellectual property rights.
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Weakening economy convinces BoC to hold key rate, but door to more hikes stays open

Weakening economy convinces BoC to hold key rate, but door to more hikes stays open

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada decided to hold its key interest rate steady on Wednesday amid mounting evidence the economy is slowing, but the central bank isn't declaring victory yet as it remains cautious to not fuel speculation about rate cuts.
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Zellers pop-ups to land in all remaining Hudson's Bay locations

Zellers pop-ups to land in all remaining Hudson's Bay locations

TORONTO — Hudson's Bay says it is expanding its Zellers brand to even more of its department stores. The Toronto-based retailer says Zellers pop-ups will open within all Hudson's Bay stores that have not yet featured the discount chain.
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Statistics Canada says country posted $987M merchandise trade deficit in July

Statistics Canada says country posted $987M merchandise trade deficit in July

OTTAWA — Lower shipments of gold and the B.C. port strike weighed on imports as Canada's merchandise trade deficit for July narrowed compared with June, Statistics Canada said Wednesday.
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Four per cent of Canadian businesses use AI, adoption highest in Quebec: report

Four per cent of Canadian businesses use AI, adoption highest in Quebec: report

TORONTO — A new report says only four per cent of Canadian businesses are using artificial intelligence.
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Toronto home sales little changed from July to August — but expect volatility: board

Toronto home sales little changed from July to August — but expect volatility: board

TORONTO — The Greater Toronto Area housing market saw home sales and prices barely shift between July and August, but the leader of the region's housing board is expecting more volatility on the way.
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Auto sales in August jump 18 per cent in tenth straight month of gains: DesRosiers

Auto sales in August jump 18 per cent in tenth straight month of gains: DesRosiers

TORONTO — The new light vehicle market grew again in August, with sales jumping 18.3 per cent compared to the same time last year, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. It marks the tenth straight month of year-over-year gains.
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Tennis ball wasteland? Game grapples with a fuzzy yellow recycling problem

Tennis ball wasteland? Game grapples with a fuzzy yellow recycling problem

NEW YORK (AP) — Tennis has a fuzzy yellow problem most players don’t think about when they open can after can of fresh balls, or when umpires at U.S. Open matches make their frequent requests for “new balls please.
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