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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Inflation Statistics Canada will release its August reading for inflation on Tuesday. The year-over-year inflation rate slowed to 7.
Advocates of windfall tax on oil and gas sector can now point to EU for inspiration

Advocates of windfall tax on oil and gas sector can now point to EU for inspiration

OTTAWA — Proponents of imposing a windfall tax on the Canadian oil and gas industry now have another global power setting precedent for the policy.
EU recommends suspending billions in funding to Hungary

EU recommends suspending billions in funding to Hungary

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s executive branch recommended Sunday that the bloc suspend around 7.5 billion euros ($7.5 billion) in funding to Hungary over concerns about democratic backsliding and the possible mismanagement of EU money.
Chinese factory churns out British flags after queen's death

Chinese factory churns out British flags after queen's death

SHAOXING, China (AP) — Ninety minutes after Queen Elizabeth II died , orders for thousands of British flags started to flood into a factory south of Shanghai. More than 100 employees at Shaoxing Chuangdong Tour Articles Co.
Queen's death creates frenzy for royal merchandise in Canada and abroad

Queen's death creates frenzy for royal merchandise in Canada and abroad

TORONTO — There are kits to help you crochet a miniature Queen Elizabeth sporting any colour dress and hat you desire, T-shirts bearing her likeness and “never complain, never explain” — an adage reportedly adopted by her late mother — and limited-ed
Queen's death triggers media bonanza in works for decades

Queen's death triggers media bonanza in works for decades

NEW YORK (AP) — When word came that Queen Elizabeth II was close to her death, media organizations around the world sprang to life, dispatching reporters to a royal castle in Scotland and breaking out coverage plans decades in the making.
Viana brand Veggie Cevapcici recalled over undeclared almond

Viana brand Veggie Cevapcici recalled over undeclared almond

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for Viana brand Veggie Cevapcici because it contains almond which is not listed on the label. The affected product distributed by Tofutown North America, Inc.
Ukrainian president: Burial site contains torture victims

Ukrainian president: Burial site contains torture victims

IZIUM, Ukraine (AP) — Investigators searching through a mass burial site in Ukraine have found evidence that some of the dead were tortured, including bodies with broken limbs and ropes around their necks, Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy said
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,385.88, down 174.28 points.) Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE). Energy. Unchanged at $6.56 on 26.8 million shares. New Gold Inc.
North American markets fall Friday, ending a volatile trading week

North American markets fall Friday, ending a volatile trading week

TORONTO — North American markets ended the trading week in the red, with Canada's main stock index down more than 170 points and U.S. stock markets falling amid inflation worries and a stark warning from FedEx about worsening trends in the economy.