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B.C. port lockout looms as businesses fear fallout of another labour disruption

VANCOUVER — Ports in British Columbia could potentially be paralyzed again starting next week as a lockout looms in the dispute between employers and...

If we’re in an affordability sweet spot, why aren’t aspiring homebuyers jumping in?

Canada’s central bank has slashed interest rates four consecutive times, including last week’s oversized half-a-percentage-point cut, and signalled that it’s prepared to cut again....

OBSI becomes only banking complaints body as streamlining change takes effect

TORONTO — Canadians now have a single place to appeal banking issues after the federal government's simplification of the system took effect Friday. The...

Union issues strike notice in B.C. port labour dispute, employers say

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's ports may again be disrupted by a labour dispute, as employers say they have received 72-hour strike notice from the...

Why few Canadian credit-card holders are benefiting from interest-rate cuts, unlike in the U.S.

With central bank interest-rate cuts now under way in the United States as well, Americans are largely set to see the cost of their...

Economy stalled in August, Q3 growth looks to fall short of Bank of Canada estimates

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy was flat in August as high interest rates continued to weigh on consumers and businesses, while a preliminary estimate...

S&P/TSX composite down nearly 400 points, U.S. stock markets also tumble

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was down nearly 400 points in late-morning trading, with losses led by the technology and base metal sectors,...

Will Canada follow the U.S. and ban TikTok? Users say that would shut the door on conversation

On a Thursday morning this past summer, a group of journalists gathered at the downtown Toronto offices of TikTok Canada. The journalists, who had...

S&P/TSX composite down in late-morning trading, U.S. stock markets higher

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell in late-morning trading, weighed down by losses in base metal stocks, while U.S. stock markets pushed higher....

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