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A slowdown in US inflation eases some pressure on households

A slowdown in US inflation eases some pressure on households

WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation in the United States slowed again last month in the latest sign that price increases are cooling despite the pressures they continue to inflict on American households . Consumer prices rose 7.
Pearson shares travel tips in effort to get ahead of busy holiday travel season

Pearson shares travel tips in effort to get ahead of busy holiday travel season

MONTREAL — As the peak holiday travel season takes flight, Canada's busiest airport has a number of tips and tools to avoid long lineups and delays as seen this past summer.
Rogers-Shaw deal would cause 'severe vulnerability' for Videotron: Competition Bureau

Rogers-Shaw deal would cause 'severe vulnerability' for Videotron: Competition Bureau

A lawyer representing Canada's competition watchdog says Rogers Communications Inc. and Shaw Communications Inc.'s plan to sell Freedom Mobile to Quebecor Inc.'s Videotron will put Videotron in a position of "severe vulnerability.
'Pre-loved doesn't mean second-best': Young Canadians thrift holiday gifts

'Pre-loved doesn't mean second-best': Young Canadians thrift holiday gifts

MONTREAL — Marissa Myers has been shopping almost exclusively at second-hand stores for the past three years.
P.E.I. utility Maritime Electric estimates cost of hurricane Fiona at $35 million

P.E.I. utility Maritime Electric estimates cost of hurricane Fiona at $35 million

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's electric utility says it will cost about $35 million to repair damage to the company's distribution system caused by post-tropical storm Fiona.
Business group calls on Ottawa to freeze higher EI, CPP premiums planned for new year

Business group calls on Ottawa to freeze higher EI, CPP premiums planned for new year

OTTAWA — A small business group is calling on the federal government to freeze upcoming increases to Canada Pension Plan and employment insurance premiums.
TC Energy recovers nearly 2,600 barrels of oil and water from Keystone leak

TC Energy recovers nearly 2,600 barrels of oil and water from Keystone leak

CALGARY — TC Energy Corp. says it has recovered nearly 2,600 barrels of oil and water from a creek following a leak in its Keystone pipeline last week.
Tech job postings down 32% since May, nearing pre-pandemic levels: Indeed

Tech job postings down 32% since May, nearing pre-pandemic levels: Indeed

TORONTO — Job search company Indeed says postings on its site for Canadian tech roles have dropped 32 per cent since May and are showing no signs of stabilizing as the sector grapples with layoffs.
Bank of Montreal to raise $3.15 billion in offering of shares

Bank of Montreal to raise $3.15 billion in offering of shares

TORONTO — Bank of Montreal says it will raise about $3.
EU again seeks elusive gas price cap to contain energy costs

EU again seeks elusive gas price cap to contain energy costs

BRUSSELS (AP) — With frost biting outside European Union headquarters, energy ministers again sought to overcome deep differences Tuesday on a natural gas price cap that many hope would make utility bills cheaper so people can stay a little warmer du