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Bank of Canada closer to be able to cut rates, says Governor
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 ...
Missile strikes Ukrainian port of Odesa, 13 injured, regional governor says
(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 ...
Russian pleads guilty in US to lying about role in sanctioned group
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 ...
2024 P.E.I. lobster fishing season delayed by bad weather
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 ...
Outdated breast cancer guidelines are putting people at risk, says Breast Cancer Canada head
At a time when rates of breast cancer among young women rise, Canada’s outdated screening guidelines are putting women at risk, says the head of Breast Cancer Canada.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 ...
Canadian broadcaster Rod Black calls son's MLB debut from stands: 'There's a base hit for my boy'
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 ...
Loblaw profit increases as Canadians boycott the company
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 “ ...
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UPDATED: Plane leaves runway during landing at St. John's International Airport
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 ...
New Brunswick signs education agreement with Morocco
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, ...
Fed's Powell says looming US election will not sway rate decisions
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 ...