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Political pressure to stop rate hikes now coming from premiers, as BoC decision nears

Political pressure to stop rate hikes now coming from premiers, as BoC decision nears

OTTAWA — Two premiers have sent letters to Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem urging the central bank to halt rate hikes ahead of its next rate decision tomorrow.
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Trial starts in Sweden of 2 oil executives accused of complicity in war crimes in Sudan

Trial starts in Sweden of 2 oil executives accused of complicity in war crimes in Sudan

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Two executives of a Swedish oil exploration and production company went on trial Tuesday in Stockholm for securing the company's operations in Sudan through their alleged complicity in war crimes in 20 years ago.
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Pets on a millennial budget: Love comes at a cost

Pets on a millennial budget: Love comes at a cost

When it comes to advising younger clients who are looking to welcome a new fur baby into their family, certified financial planner and cat owner Cindy Marques has one overarching philosophy — “put yourself first.
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Tim Hortons launches new online store selling apparel with retro feel

Tim Hortons launches new online store selling apparel with retro feel

TORONTO — Tim Hortons has launched an online store selling a new line of clothing. The Toronto-based fast-food chain says its new TimShop.ca stocks a range of sweaters, T-shirts and joggers with a retro feel.
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TFI International buys B.C. company Vedder Transportation Group

TFI International buys B.C. company Vedder Transportation Group

MONTREAL — TFI International Inc. says it has signed a deal to acquire Vedder Transportation Group, which specializes in the tank truck transport of food grade liquids and dry bulk commodities.
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Putin says he won't renew the grain deal until the West meets his demands. The West says it has

Putin says he won't renew the grain deal until the West meets his demands. The West says it has

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday that a landmark deal allowing Ukraine to export grain safely through the Black Sea amid the war won’t be restored until the West meets Moscow's demands on its own agricultural exports.
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Back-to-office plans fall flat amid arbitrary rules, lack of communication

Back-to-office plans fall flat amid arbitrary rules, lack of communication

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Jamie Burke was happy with her job. Working in property management, the extroverted Vancouverite went into the office every day, took meetings in different buildings and attended networking events.
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Local businesses preparing for 'more mellow' TIFF as Hollywood strikes continue

Local businesses preparing for 'more mellow' TIFF as Hollywood strikes continue

TORONTO — When the Toronto International Film Festival rolls around each year, few people are as busy as Charles Khabouth.
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UAE creates federal authority for 'commercial gaming' as casino giants flock to Gulf Arab nation

UAE creates federal authority for 'commercial gaming' as casino giants flock to Gulf Arab nation

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates has created a federal authority to potentially run a national lottery and what it describes as “commercial gaming,” likely a sign that it is on the verge of allowing gambling as major casino
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Ukraine President Zelenskyy says defense minister Oleksii Reznikov will be replaced this week

Ukraine President Zelenskyy says defense minister Oleksii Reznikov will be replaced this week

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday that defense minister Oleksii Reznikov will be replaced this week with Rustem Umerov, a Crimean Tatar lawmaker.
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