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For N.S. welfare recipients, budget freeze by Tories in inflationary times hurts

For N.S. welfare recipients, budget freeze by Tories in inflationary times hurts

HALIFAX — Sandra Page wonders how the Nova Scotia government expects her to remain healthy after its recent budget froze welfare payments despite more than a year of high inflation.
Baffinland requests further production increase at Nunavut iron ore mine

Baffinland requests further production increase at Nunavut iron ore mine

POND INLET, Nunavut — The owner of an iron ore mine on the tip of Baffin Island says it needs to again increase production to prevent job losses, and several federal cabinet ministers are calling on a Nunavut environmental assessment agency to priori
Fox News ousts Tucker Carlson, its most popular host

Fox News ousts Tucker Carlson, its most popular host

NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News on Monday ousted prime-time host Tucker Carlson, whose stew of grievances and political theories about Russia and the Jan.
CN Rail unveils new continental shipping service in bid to match rival's vast network

CN Rail unveils new continental shipping service in bid to match rival's vast network

MONTREAL — Canadian National Railway Co.
Passenger rights overhaul draws criticism from both sides — airlines and advocates

Passenger rights overhaul draws criticism from both sides — airlines and advocates

MONTREAL — Airlines say it goes too far. Advocates say not far enough.
Don Lemon fired from CNN after divisive morning show run

Don Lemon fired from CNN after divisive morning show run

NEW YORK (AP) — CNN fired longtime host Don Lemon on Monday following his short and disastrous run as a morning show host, a little over two months after he apologized for on-air comments about Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley being past
Canada's financial support for clean energy compares favourably to U.S: TD Bank

Canada's financial support for clean energy compares favourably to U.S: TD Bank

CALGARY — The financial support Canada is offering for the clean energy transition is competitive with the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) south of the border, a new report from TD Economics says.
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,676.74, down 16.41): Royal Bank of Canada. (TSX:RY). Financials. Down $1.83, or 1.35 per cent, to $133.47 on 16.9 million shares.
S&P/TSX composite ticks down as energy stocks balance softness, U.S. markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite ticks down as energy stocks balance softness, U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index edged downward to start the week as strong energy stocks helped balance out softness in financials, tech and battery metals, while U.S. markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 16.
Stocks drift ahead of deluge of earnings, economic data

Stocks drift ahead of deluge of earnings, economic data

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks drifted ahead of reports that could offer clues on questions that have kept Wall Street at a standstill, including on where the economy and corporate profits are heading. The S&P 500 edged up 0.