The Canadian Press

Forecasters more certain interest rate hikes are over as recession talk grows over GDP numbers

 The Canadian economy remained flat in August and a preliminary estimate from Statistics Canada suggests it shrank in the third quarter.

St. Lawrence Seaway traffic starts moving as strike ends, but backlogs persist

The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corp. says ships are expected to start moving this morning after it reached a tentative deal with Unifor to end a strike by workers that brought the system to a halt.

Sleep Country to give Silk & Snow acquisition first brick and mortar presence in new Ottawa store

The mattress and bedding retailer says its latest Sleep Country location in Ottawa will be anchored by a shop dedicated solely to Silk & Snow.

Home sales, prices will likely fall in short term but pick up next spring: TD report

A new report by TD Economics predicts Canadian home sales and average prices will fall over the coming months but pick up by the second quarter next year.

Major drink brands launch more non-alcoholic drinks as ‘sober curious’ trend grows

As interest in non-alcoholic drinks grows, major alcohol brands are making moves with sober versions of well-known products like Guinness and Tanqueray gin.

BoC holds key interest rate at 5%, keeps door open to more hikes in case of sticky inflation

The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate steady at five per cent today, noting there are clearer signs of the economy cooling and inflation easing.

Grain farmers hit by seaway strike, as both sides agree to sit down with mediator

The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corp. has applied to the Canada Industrial Relations Board for an exception on the transport of grain, a request that if granted would see the commodity flow through the artery despite the strike.

Ontario reversing urban boundary expansions for several communities

Ontario is reversing its urban boundary expansions for several communities after finding that processes used by the previous housing minister's office did not meet the government's standards, the new housing minister said Monday.

Tech group calls on feds to take action on boosting semiconductor industry

A group of technology organizations is calling on the federal government to bolster Canada's semiconductor industry or risk talent and companies moving elsewhere.

Business groups call on feds to intervene as St. Lawrence Seaway strike begins

Business groups urged the federal government to intervene to void a lengthy labour dispute at the St. Lawrence Seaway amid concerns that a strike that began early Sunday could have a profound effect on their members.

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