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$574 million in federal financing to help build Vancouver rental homes

$574 million in federal financing to help build Vancouver rental homes

VANCOUVER — The federal government is providing more than $574 million in financing to help build about 950 rental homes in Vancouver.
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Powell says Fed will likely cut rates cautiously given persistent inflation pressures

Powell says Fed will likely cut rates cautiously given persistent inflation pressures

WASHINGTON (AP) — Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday that the Federal Reserve will likely cut its key interest rate slowly and deliberately in the coming months, in part because inflation has shown signs of persistence and the Fed's officials want to
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CBC, TSN/RDS return, Prime comes aboard as PWHL announces Canadian broadcast schedule

CBC, TSN/RDS return, Prime comes aboard as PWHL announces Canadian broadcast schedule

TORONTO — The Professional Women’s Hockey League says all 90 games of its upcoming second regular season will be shown by its Canadian broadcast partners. The league announced its national broadcast partnerships Thursday.
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Nova Scotia election: Liberals promise to improve cellphone services and highways

Nova Scotia election: Liberals promise to improve cellphone services and highways

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Liberal party is promising to improve cellphone coverage and invest in major highways if the party is elected to govern on Nov. 26.
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Hurricane-stricken Tampa Bay Rays to play 2025 season at Yankees' spring training field in Tampa

Hurricane-stricken Tampa Bay Rays to play 2025 season at Yankees' spring training field in Tampa

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.
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TransAlta reaches deal with Competition Bureau to address Heartland deal concerns

TransAlta reaches deal with Competition Bureau to address Heartland deal concerns

CALGARY — TransAlta Corp. has reached a deal with the Competition Bureau to address the regulator's concerns about its plan to acquire Heartland Generation Ltd. and its power generation business in Alberta and B.C.
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Ford agrees to pay up to $165 million penalty to US government for moving too slowly on recall

Ford agrees to pay up to $165 million penalty to US government for moving too slowly on recall

DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. will pay a penalty of up to $165 million to the U.S. government for moving too slowly on a recall and failing to give accurate recall information.
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Ford agrees to pay up to $165 million penalty to US government for moving too slowly on recalls

Ford agrees to pay up to $165 million penalty to US government for moving too slowly on recalls

DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. will pay a penalty of up to $165 million to the U.S. government for moving too slowly on a recall and failing to give accurate recall information.
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Dorel reports US$21.9M Q3 loss compared with US$10.4M loss a year ago, revenue down

Dorel reports US$21.9M Q3 loss compared with US$10.4M loss a year ago, revenue down

MONTREAL — Dorel Industries Inc. reported its third-quarter loss in its latest quarter more than doubled compared with a year ago as its revenue edged lower.
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How to determine if the Black Friday deal you spotted is really a bargain

How to determine if the Black Friday deal you spotted is really a bargain

Black Friday and Cyber Monday may still be weeks away, but retail experts say now is the time to build a game plan for the big shopping days. With many stores already heavily advertising which items will star in sales campaigns on or around Nov.
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