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Slowdown in inflation supports interest rate pause next week, economists say

Slowdown in inflation supports interest rate pause next week, economists say

OTTAWA — Canada's inflation rate edged down to 3.8 per cent last month as price pressures eased across the economy, setting the stage for the Bank of Canada to hold its key interest rate steady next week, economists say.
Supremex closing facility in Saint-Hyacinthe, Que., moving production

Supremex closing facility in Saint-Hyacinthe, Que., moving production

MONTREAL — Supremex Inc. is closing a facility in Saint-Hyacinthe, Que., that it acquired earlier this year as part of Impression Paragraph Inc. The company says production at the location will be transferred to its facilities in the Montreal area.
Polish election winner Donald Tusk appeals to president to move quickly to form a new government

Polish election winner Donald Tusk appeals to president to move quickly to form a new government

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The opposition leader who won Poland's parliamentary election, Donald Tusk, appealed to the nation's president Tuesday for “energetic and fast decisions” so that a new government could be formed quickly.
Orchids, veggies and beer: pot producers pivot in tough market

Orchids, veggies and beer: pot producers pivot in tough market

When Miguel Martin first visited Bevo Agtech Inc.’s Langley, B.C., greenhouse, he saw potential bursting from every corner. Hundreds of trays of tomato seedlings stretched away under the glow of LED lights.
Here's a list of September inflation rates for selected Canadian cities

Here's a list of September inflation rates for selected Canadian cities

OTTAWA — Canada's annual inflation rate was 3.8 per cent in September, Statistics Canada says.
Here's a list September inflation rates for Canadian provinces

Here's a list September inflation rates for Canadian provinces

OTTAWA — Canada's national annual inflation rate was 3.8 per cent in September, Statistics Canada says. Here's what happened in the provinces (previous month in brackets): — Newfoundland and Labrador: 4.1 per cent (3.8) — Prince Edward Island: 2.
TD Bank says Charles Schwab stake expected to add $156M for Q4

TD Bank says Charles Schwab stake expected to add $156M for Q4

TORONTO — TD Bank Group says its stake in Charles Schwab Corp. is expected to translate into $156 million of reported equity in net income for its fourth quarter.
More than half of small and medium firms affected by extreme weather: KPMG in Canada

More than half of small and medium firms affected by extreme weather: KPMG in Canada

TORONTO — KPMG in Canada says almost 60 per cent of small- and medium-sized businesses across the country have been affected by extreme weather events this year.
Wave of billion-dollar oilpatch deals a sign of bullish Canadian energy sector

Wave of billion-dollar oilpatch deals a sign of bullish Canadian energy sector

CALGARY — A wave of high-profile mergers and acquisitions in the Canadian oilpatch is a sign of an industry that is flush with cash and increasingly confident in the short- and medium-term outlook for fossil fuels, experts say.
Putin's visit to Beijing underscores China’s economic and diplomatic support for Russia

Putin's visit to Beijing underscores China’s economic and diplomatic support for Russia

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to meet this week with Chinese leaders in Beijing on a visit that underscores China’s support for Moscow during its war in Ukraine.