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Sustained jobs growth could push BoC to raise rates again, economists warn

Sustained jobs growth could push BoC to raise rates again, economists warn

OTTAWA — Employment in Canada showed modest growth in February after months of strong jobs gains, raising concerns that a bustling labour market could lead to more interest rate hikes.
BMO Financial Group inks US$160 million deal to buy Air Miles loyalty rewards program

BMO Financial Group inks US$160 million deal to buy Air Miles loyalty rewards program

BMO Financial Group announced a deal Friday to buy the Air Miles loyalty rewards program in Canada after its U.S. parent company filed for bankruptcy. The bank's so-called stalking horse offer for LoyaltyOne Co.
Ottawa company teaching autonomous vehicles to 'see' snow, drive in bad weather

Ottawa company teaching autonomous vehicles to 'see' snow, drive in bad weather

When a major snowstorm hits Ottawa, most residents retreat indoors, griping about the weather and the heaping piles of snow they'll soon have to shovel.
Erdogan sets May 14 election date as he seeks to extend rule

Erdogan sets May 14 election date as he seeks to extend rule

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday formally set the country’s parliamentary and presidential elections for May 14 — a month earlier than scheduled despite the devastating Feb.
Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for February, by Canadian city

Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for February, by Canadian city

OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 5.0 per cent in February. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities.
Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for February, by province

Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for February, by province

OTTAWA — Canada's national unemployment rate was 5.0 per cent in February. Here are the jobless rates last month by province (numbers from the previous month in brackets): _ Newfoundland and Labrador 9.9 per cent (11.8) _ Prince Edward Island 7.
National employment numbers for February from Statistics Canada, at a glance

National employment numbers for February from Statistics Canada, at a glance

OTTAWA — A quick look at Canada's February employment (numbers from the previous month in brackets): Unemployment rate: 5.0 per cent (5.0) Employment rate: 62.4 per cent (62.5) Participation rate: 65.7 per cent (65.
Royal Canadian Mint still foresees vital role as demand for coins inevitably declines

Royal Canadian Mint still foresees vital role as demand for coins inevitably declines

CALGARY — Whether they're rattling around in your car's cup holder or have vanished permanently into the couch cushions, coins are easy to take for granted.
Malaysia ex-PM Muhyiddin charged with corruption, laundering

Malaysia ex-PM Muhyiddin charged with corruption, laundering

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin was charged Friday with corruption and money laundering, making him Malaysia's second ex-leader to be indicted after leaving office.
Split verdict for ex-Fox execs in soccer rights bribe case

Split verdict for ex-Fox execs in soccer rights bribe case

NEW YORK (AP) — A former Fox executive was convicted Thursday of paying tens of millions of dollars in bribes to nab broadcasting rights to the World Cup and other top soccer matches. A second ex-executive was acquitted.