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Steel industry, labour leaders call for government action as U.S. tariffs spike

Steel industry, labour leaders call for government action as U.S. tariffs spike

TORONTO — Canada's steel industry needs the federal government to take swift action as it faces an existential threat from steeply increased U.S. tariff, said Catherine Cobden, head of the Canadian Steel Producers Association.
Wall Street drifts following some discouraging updates on the economy

Wall Street drifts following some discouraging updates on the economy

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted through a quiet day of trading as Wall Street’s momentum slowed following its big recent rally. The S&P 500 was essentially flat Wednesday and is within 2.8% of its all-time high.
Inflation volatility, tariff uncertainty keep Bank of Canada sidelined

Inflation volatility, tariff uncertainty keep Bank of Canada sidelined

OTTAWA — The unpredictability of the United States' trade war and signs of creeping inflation kept the Bank of Canada's interest rate on hold for a second consecutive decision on Wednesday — even as the central bank braces for an economic hit.
Women's sports bar The Sports Bra set to expand to four new cities

Women's sports bar The Sports Bra set to expand to four new cities

The Sports Bra, the nation's first sports bar dedicated to women's sports, is expanding to four new locations in Boston, Indianapolis, Las Vegas and St. Louis.
BC Hydro seeks baseload power boost from stable sources

BC Hydro seeks baseload power boost from stable sources

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's power utility has begun the process to boost the province's baseload electricity generation capacity in a bid to meet the province's growing demand from residents and industries.
Telecom networks increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks, experts warn

Telecom networks increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks, experts warn

TORONTO — Technology experts say telecommunications networks are increasingly susceptible to security threats and that companies should leverage artificial intelligence to help protect their infrastructure.
Pop singer Jessie J says she has been diagnosed with early breast cancer

Pop singer Jessie J says she has been diagnosed with early breast cancer

NEW YORK (AP) — The English pop singer Jessie J says she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and will undergo surgery after her performance at the London music festival Capital’s Summertime Ball next weekend.
Movie Review: Sharks aren't the scariest thing in the sea-bound, super thriller 'Dangerous Animals'

Movie Review: Sharks aren't the scariest thing in the sea-bound, super thriller 'Dangerous Animals'

As if a movie about sharks wasn't scary enough, the filmmakers behind “Dangerous Animals” have upped the screams by adding what every thriller needs — a serial killer.
Ground beef sold at Whole Foods may be tainted with E. coli, USDA says

Ground beef sold at Whole Foods may be tainted with E. coli, USDA says

U.S. agriculture officials are warning that ground beef sold at Whole Foods markets nationwide may be contaminated with potentially dangerous E. coli bacteria.
From ‘Tudo bem?’ to ‘Gracias,’ a growing share of US residents speak a language other than English

From ‘Tudo bem?’ to ‘Gracias,’ a growing share of US residents speak a language other than English

Spanish may be the most spoken language at home behind English , except in three U.S.
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