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US stocks sink under the weight of rising pressure from the bond market

US stocks sink under the weight of rising pressure from the bond market

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street fell under the weight of pressure from the bond market. The S&P 500 slipped 0.7% Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.5%, and the Nasdaq composite dropped 0.8%.
Calgary home sales down 9% in August as high inventory driving price declines: board

Calgary home sales down 9% in August as high inventory driving price declines: board

CALGARY — The Calgary Real Estate Board says home sales in the city declined 8.8 per cent in August compared with last year but remained above long-term trends, reflecting relatively strong demand.
Body of man who fell off Jet Ski in Toronto recovered by police

Body of man who fell off Jet Ski in Toronto recovered by police

Toronto police say they have recovered the body of a man who fell off a Jet Ski along the shoreline in Scarborough last week. Police have said they were called to the scene near Bluffer's Park around 9:30 p.m. on Aug.
Anna Wintour taps Chloe Malle as Vogue successor - but she's still in charge

Anna Wintour taps Chloe Malle as Vogue successor - but she's still in charge

NEW YORK (AP) — Anna Wintour ended weeks of fashion-world speculation Tuesday when she named Chloe Malle her successor as head of editorial content at Vogue — but the most powerful person in the business isn't going anywhere.
Assembly of First Nations to lay out budget priorities during general assembly

Assembly of First Nations to lay out budget priorities during general assembly

WINNIPEG — The federal government's major projects legislation, closing the infrastructure gap on First Nations, and federal budget expectations are expected to be discussed at this week's annual meeting of the Assembly of First Nations.
Ottawa sets 100-day timeline to fix CRA call centre delays

Ottawa sets 100-day timeline to fix CRA call centre delays

OTTAWA — The federal finance minister said Tuesday he wants to address service delays at the Canada Revenue Agency within 100 days, even as Ottawa plans spending cuts across the public service.
Canadian forward Cyle Larin joins Dutch league leader Feyenoord on loan

Canadian forward Cyle Larin joins Dutch league leader Feyenoord on loan

Canadian striker Cyle Larin has joined Dutch league leader Feyenoord on loan from Spain's RCD Mallorca. The 30-year-old from Brampton, Ont., had been looking for a move after seeing his playing time dry up with Mallorca.
EPA should not have been blocked from terminating 'green bank' funds, appeals court says

EPA should not have been blocked from terminating 'green bank' funds, appeals court says

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration was handed a win by a federal appeals court on Tuesday in its effort to freeze billions of dollars and terminate contracts for nonprofits to run a “green bank” aimed at financing climate-friendly projects.
Watch your FOMO when investing in all-time high markets, experts say

Watch your FOMO when investing in all-time high markets, experts say

Experts advise taking a moment to ask yourself why you want to invest in a particular company.
Slurry pit deaths: Quebec coroner warns of dangers to farmers from manure gases

Slurry pit deaths: Quebec coroner warns of dangers to farmers from manure gases

MONTREAL — A Quebec coroner is urging the province's professional farmers association to increase efforts to educate its members on the dangers of slurry pits.