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Stock market today: Wall Street gains ahead of busy week of closely-watched economic reports

Stock market today: Wall Street gains ahead of busy week of closely-watched economic reports

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks closed higher on Wall Street as markets shift their attention from the Federal Reserve to more corporate earnings and economic reports. The S&P 500 added 0.6% Monday.
B.C.'s agriculture industry at forefront of climate change reality

B.C.'s agriculture industry at forefront of climate change reality

CALGARY — With more than 400 active wildfires still burning in B.C. and many residents yet to return to their homes, it's too early to know the fate of the province's honeybees. But that hasn't stopped Heather Higo, president of the B.C.
A look at how Canada's housing woes are straining the budgets of foreign students

A look at how Canada's housing woes are straining the budgets of foreign students

Housing woes for international students have made headlines in recent weeks as they grapple with lack of housing, inadequate placements or fake admissions offers.
Used cars market faces supply crunch in aftermath of supply chain woes

Used cars market faces supply crunch in aftermath of supply chain woes

TORONTO — The used car market is still experiencing a shortage of vehicles even as the automotive sector recovers from supply chain woes that have plagued the industry since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
AI in finance attracts younger Canadians, RBC survey shows

AI in finance attracts younger Canadians, RBC survey shows

TORONTO — A Royal Bank of Canada survey finds younger Canadians are more likely to use artificial intelligence to manage their finances than their older counterparts.
Shoppers to sell Body Shop items as brand makes first expansion beyond its own stores

Shoppers to sell Body Shop items as brand makes first expansion beyond its own stores

TORONTO — The Body Shop will begin selling its products at Shoppers Drug Mart stores. The partnership marks the first time the Body Shop's products have been sold outside the company's own brick-and-mortar stores and online shop.
Cannabis company Atlantic Cultivation acquires insolvent Tantalus Labs brand

Cannabis company Atlantic Cultivation acquires insolvent Tantalus Labs brand

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Cannabis company Atlantic Cultivation has acquired the insolvent Tantalus Labs brand. Financial terms of the agreement were not immediately available. The deal includes Tantalus Labs' brands and remaining inventory.
China won't require COVID-19 testing for incoming travelers starting Wednesday

China won't require COVID-19 testing for incoming travelers starting Wednesday

BEIJING (AP) — China will no longer require a negative COVID-19 test result from incoming travelers starting Wednesday. It is a milestone toward ending the virus restrictions imposed in China since early 2020.
Unifor autoworkers overwhelmingly vote to authorize strikes at GM, Ford, Stellantis

Unifor autoworkers overwhelmingly vote to authorize strikes at GM, Ford, Stellantis

TORONTO — Workers at a trio of major automakers have voted overwhelmingly in favour of allowing their union to call a strike if bargaining committees can't secure new collective agreements in the coming months.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Markets Trading on financial markets is expected to be light as it is the last full week before the Labour Day holiday. The week comes sandwiched between U.S.
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