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Bank of Canada closer to be able to cut rates, says Governor

Reuters |Updated 1 minutes ago |1 min read

OTTAWA (Reuters) - The Bank of Canada is getting closer to being able to start cutting interest rates from their current 23-year highs, Governor Tiff Macklem said on Wednesday. In opening remarks to the Senate banking committee, Macklem said: "We ...

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Missile strikes Ukrainian port of Odesa, 13 injured, regional governor says

Reuters |Updated 42 minutes ago |1 min read

(Reuters) - A Russian ballistic missile struck the Ukrainian port of Odesa late on Wednesday, injuring at least 13 people and triggering a large fire, Regional Governor Oleh Kiper said on Telegram. Pictures and video posted on media Telegram ...

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Russian pleads guilty in US to lying about role in sanctioned group

Nate Raymond |Updated 1 hour ago |2 min read

By Nate Raymond (Reuters) - A Russian national pleaded guilty on Wednesday to U.S. charges that he lied to the FBI about his participation in an organization that prosecutors said was controlled by sanctioned Russian businessman Konstantin ...

Lobster fishers in LFA 24 have had their season delayed by wind and wave action. The next decision to go out will be made on May 4. Contributed

2024 P.E.I. lobster fishing season delayed by bad weather

Dave Stewart · Journalist |Updated 1 hour ago |2 min read Premium content

It’s still unclear when P.E.I. lobster fishers on the north shore will begin their season. Setting day was to have been April 29 but has now been pushed back due to inclement weather on the water. A spokesperson with the federal government said the ...

Kimberly Carson, CEO of Breast Cancer Canada.

Outdated breast cancer guidelines are putting people at risk, says Breast Cancer Canada head

Elizabeth Payne · Postmedia News |Updated 1 hour ago |3 min read Premium content

At a time when rates of breast cancer among young women rise, Canada’s outdated screening guidelines are putting women at risk, says the head of Breast Cancer Canada. Kimberly Carson, the organization’s CEO, met with MPs this week to push for an ...

Tyler Black #7 of the Milwaukee Brewers looks on after his major league debut against the Tampa Bay Rays at American Family Field on April 30, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Canadian broadcaster Rod Black calls son's MLB debut from stands: 'There's a base hit for my boy'

Ryan Wolstat · Postmedia News |Updated 1 hour ago |3 min read Premium content

Rod Black has called thousands of sporting moments, but nothing like this one. The legendary Canadian broadcaster, his wife and other family members got to see son Tyler Black live out a dream by playing in the Major Leagues for the Milwaukee Brewers ...

Pictured is the Southport Real Canadian Superstore.

Loblaw profit increases as Canadians boycott the company

Mackenzie Rhode |Updated 1 hour ago |5 min read Premium content

Originally created as a space for people to vent about high grocery costs, a subreddit titled r/loblawsisoutofcontrol has started a nation-wide boycott of Loblaw-owned stores for the month of May. The online group’s goal is to highlight the “ ...

A PAL Airlines Dash 8-Q400 aircraft sits at the end of Runway 10 at St. John's International Airport Wednesday, May 1, 2024 after overrunning the end of the runway on landing. No injuries to passengers or crew reported. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is investigating. — Photo courtesy of Gary Hebbard

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UPDATED: Plane leaves runway during landing at St. John's International Airport

Atlantic Briefs Desk |Updated 15 minutes ago |2 min read Premium content

The St. John's International Airport is reporting that a charter aircraft overran the runway during landing late Wednesday afternoon, May 1. The airport, which originally reported the incident as having occurred during takeoff, says there are no ...

The provincial government has signed a bilateral education agreement with Morocco. Seated, from left: Education Minister Bill Hogan and Chakib Benmoussa, Morocco’s minister of national education, early childhood, and sport. Standing: Isabelle Valois, Canadian ambassador to Morocco.

New Brunswick signs education agreement with Morocco

Atlantic Briefs Desk |Updated 1 hour ago |1 min read Premium content

The New Brunswick government has inked an educational collaboration deal with Morocco. The memorandum of understanding will allow professionals from both education systems to partner on various projects. These include promoting preschool education, ...

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell arrives to hold a press conference following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee on interest rate policy in Washington, U.S., May 1, 2024.

Fed's Powell says looming US election will not sway rate decisions

Reuters |Updated 4 minutes ago |2 min read

By David Lawder and Michael S. Derby NEW YORK (Reuters) -The looming U.S. presidential election will not influence the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said on Wednesday, adding that policymakers were "at peace" with ...

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