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Halted Montreal-New York City train route sparks concern among tourism outlets

Halted Montreal-New York City train route sparks concern among tourism outlets

Montreal tourism operators have begun to feel the impact of the suspension of the only daily train between their city and New York City. "Summer is the busiest tourist season in Montreal.
Bank of Canada raises rate to 5%: What we learned about inflation and the economy

Bank of Canada raises rate to 5%: What we learned about inflation and the economy

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada hiked its key interest rate on Wednesday, by 0.25 of a percentage point to five per cent.
Interest rate hikes weighing on cottage market, where prices are expected to slide

Interest rate hikes weighing on cottage market, where prices are expected to slide

TORONTO — When the warm weather hits, Arthur Parks usually sees up to 10 referrals from Toronto real estate agents with clients feeling the allure of lakeside living as the summer heats up.
Back with a splash: CNE to debut 'Vegas-style' fountain show, bring back ice show

Back with a splash: CNE to debut 'Vegas-style' fountain show, bring back ice show

TORONTO — The Canadian National Exhibition promises to return with a splash next month — it’s touting a new fountain show billed as a “Vegas-style” spectacle.
The text of the Bank of Canada's latest interest rate decision

The text of the Bank of Canada's latest interest rate decision

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada raised its key interest rate target by a quarter of a percentage point to five per cent Wednesday.
Fidelity signs private real estate investment deal with Brookfield Asset Management

Fidelity signs private real estate investment deal with Brookfield Asset Management

TORONTO — Fidelity Investments Canada ULC has signed a deal that will offer investors exposure to private real estate investments through Brookfield Asset Management.
US inflation falls to 3%, lowest level in more than 2 years, as price pressures ease

US inflation falls to 3%, lowest level in more than 2 years, as price pressures ease

WASHINGTON (AP) — After two years of painfully high prices, inflation in the United States has reached its lowest point in more than two years — 3% in June compared with 12 months earlier — a sign that the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes have s
Autobody repair company Boyd Group Services names Jeff Murray as CFO

Autobody repair company Boyd Group Services names Jeff Murray as CFO

WINNIPEG — Boyd Group Services Inc. has named Jeff Murray as the company's chief financial officer.
European Union lawmakers back a major plan to protect nature and fight climate change

European Union lawmakers back a major plan to protect nature and fight climate change

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union's parliament on Wednesday backed a major plan to protect nature and fight climate change in a cliffhanger vote that had the 27-nation bloc's global green credentials at stake.
EU fines US firm Illumina $475 million for jumping gun on buying cancer-screening company Grail

EU fines US firm Illumina $475 million for jumping gun on buying cancer-screening company Grail

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Wednesday slapped a $475 million fine on U.S. biotech giant Illumina for buying out cancer-screening company Grail without the approval of the 27-nation bloc's antitrust watchdog, the latest setback for the deal.
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