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Experts say Harris dominated in debate performance against Trump

Experts say Harris dominated in debate performance against Trump

PHILADELPHIA — Political experts say Kamala Harris was able to dominate Donald Trump by prodding the former Republican president over the crowd sizes at his rallies and the 2020 loss during a debate in Philadelphia Tuesday evening.
U.S. regulator fines TD Bank US$28M for faulty consumer reports

U.S. regulator fines TD Bank US$28M for faulty consumer reports

TORONTO — The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has ordered TD Bank Group to pay US$28 million for repeatedly sharing inaccurate, negative information about its customers in the latest reprimand of the bank by regulators.
Dollarama keeping an eye on competitors as Loblaw launches new ultra-discount chain

Dollarama keeping an eye on competitors as Loblaw launches new ultra-discount chain

Dollarama Inc.'s food aisles may have expanded far beyond sweet treats or piles of gum by the checkout counter in recent years, but its chief executive maintains his company is "not in the grocery business," even if it's keeping an eye on the sector.
B.C. businesses seek concrete economic 'vision' from parties ahead of fall election

B.C. businesses seek concrete economic 'vision' from parties ahead of fall election

VANCOUVER — Leaders from a wide array of businesses in British Columbia are urging the province's political parties to "deliver a clear and actionable plan" for revitalizing an economy that they say has pushed many residents into a "personal recessio
US inflation reaches a 3-year low as Federal Reserve prepares to cut interest rates

US inflation reaches a 3-year low as Federal Reserve prepares to cut interest rates

WASHINGTON (AP) — The post-pandemic spike in U.S.
High borrowing costs, record condo completions lead to oversupply in Greater Toronto

High borrowing costs, record condo completions lead to oversupply in Greater Toronto

TORONTO — Greater Toronto Area-real estate watchers say the combination of high interest rates and an uptick in new condo units coming online has led to an oversupply that will take time to balance out.
B.C.'s debt and deficit forecast to rise as the provincial election nears

B.C.'s debt and deficit forecast to rise as the provincial election nears

VICTORIA — British Columbia is forecasting a record budget deficit and a rising debt of almost $129 billion less than two weeks before the start of a provincial election campaign where economic stability and future progress are expected to be major i
Montreal mayor faces criticism for blocking comments on social media accounts

Montreal mayor faces criticism for blocking comments on social media accounts

MONTREAL — Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante is facing pushback for a decision to restrict access to her social media accounts, which her office says was an attempt to curb online hate.
CN revises earnings guidance lower after work stoppage, says operations recovered

CN revises earnings guidance lower after work stoppage, says operations recovered

MONTREAL — Canadian National Railway Co. revised its earnings guidance for 2024 lower due to several factors including the recent labour stoppage that saw both Canada's major railways grind operations to a halt.
Joly says Canada bars any Canadian-made arms from reaching Gaza

Joly says Canada bars any Canadian-made arms from reaching Gaza

OTTAWA — Canadian-made weapons will be prohibited from reaching the Gaza Strip, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said Tuesday.
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