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Global stock volatility hits the presidential election, with Trump decrying a 'Kamala Crash'

Global stock volatility hits the presidential election, with Trump decrying a 'Kamala Crash'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is hoping a dramatic sell-off in the U.S. stock market creates an opening to attack his Democratic rival, Kamala Harris, over who is best positioned to shepherd the economy.
Saskatchewan latest province to restrict cellphone use in school classrooms

Saskatchewan latest province to restrict cellphone use in school classrooms

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government is following the lead of other provinces in announcing that students won't be allowed to use cellphones in class in the upcoming school year, a move critics call a distraction from more pressing issues like fundin
Prime minister speaks to health workers, members of Black community in Winnipeg

Prime minister speaks to health workers, members of Black community in Winnipeg

WINNIPEG — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made brief stops in Winnipeg on Tuesday to meet with members of the Black community and health-care workers. Trudeau spoke to several dozen people at a morning event hosted by Black History Manitoba.
Ottawa considers changes to reduce number of temporary foreign workers in Canada

Ottawa considers changes to reduce number of temporary foreign workers in Canada

OTTAWA — The federal government is considering new regulations that could make fewer employers eligible to hire temporary foreign workers, Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault said Tuesday.
Five things to know about Tim Walz

Five things to know about Tim Walz

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris has decided on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate in her bid for the White House.
Is Singapore's housing model a realistic solution for Canada's affordability woes?

Is Singapore's housing model a realistic solution for Canada's affordability woes?

VANCOUVER — Urban planner Louisa-May Khoo says she got a sense of deja vu when British Columbia Premier David Eby announced the BC Builds housing program earlier this year.
Judge in Trump's hush money case delays date for ruling on presidential immunity

Judge in Trump's hush money case delays date for ruling on presidential immunity

NEW YORK (AP) — The judge in Donald Trump's hush money trial is pushing back a date for a key ruling on presidential immunity until two days before Trump's scheduled sentencing. The immunity decision had been due Sept.
G7 foreign ministers say 'no country stands to gain' from rising Middle East tensions

G7 foreign ministers say 'no country stands to gain' from rising Middle East tensions

OTTAWA — Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly and her G7 counterparts have issued a joint statement calling for a de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East.
Energy Department awards $2.2B to strengthen the electrical grid and add clean power

Energy Department awards $2.2B to strengthen the electrical grid and add clean power

The Department of Energy on Tuesday announced $2.
Potential China EV tariffs welcomed by GM Canada as BYD looks to enter market

Potential China EV tariffs welcomed by GM Canada as BYD looks to enter market

The potential of tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports is being welcomed by the Canadian head of General Motors as major producer BYD looks to enter the market.
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