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California approves 1st state-funded guaranteed income plan

California approves 1st state-funded guaranteed income plan

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers on Thursday approved the first state-funded guaranteed income plan in the U.S.
Cogeco Communications preparing to expand its high-speed internet footprint

Cogeco Communications preparing to expand its high-speed internet footprint

MONTREAL — Cogeco Communications Inc. is taking advantage of government financial support to expand its high-speed internet footprint in rural and underserviced areas of Canada as well as in the United States.
Booksellers association apologizes for anti-trans mailing

Booksellers association apologizes for anti-trans mailing

NEW YORK (AP) — The American Booksellers Association is apologizing for sending a publication widely criticized as anti-transgender, Abigail Shrier's "Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters," in a recent mailing to independ
Lebanon's PM-designate steps down after months of deadlock

Lebanon's PM-designate steps down after months of deadlock

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri stepped down Thursday, citing “key differences” with the president after nine months of political wrangling that failed to put together a government for the crisis-ridden country.
CREA reports home sales down 8.4 per cent month-over-month in June

CREA reports home sales down 8.4 per cent month-over-month in June

Home sales across Canada fell for the third consecutive month in June as the market continued to slow from its March highs, but the month still set a record, the Canadian Real Estate Association said Thursday.
US unemployment claims fall to 360,000, a new pandemic low

US unemployment claims fall to 360,000, a new pandemic low

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits has reached its lowest level since the pandemic struck last year, further evidence that the U.S. economy and job market are quickly rebounding from the pandemic recession.
Buying a cottage or cabin? Be prepared to consider mortgage alternatives

Buying a cottage or cabin? Be prepared to consider mortgage alternatives

OTTAWA — After the initial rush of Canadians who bought a second property to escape the city amid the pandemic, there are still plenty of would-be buyers looking to follow in their footsteps.
U.S. factory output dips 0.1% in June on auto chip shortage

U.S. factory output dips 0.1% in June on auto chip shortage

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. factory output slid last month as a shortage of computer chips disrupted auto production. Manufacturing production dipped 0.1% in June — third drop in five months, the Federal Reserve reported Thursday.
Hong Kong book fair sees self-censorship and fewer books

Hong Kong book fair sees self-censorship and fewer books

HONG KONG (AP) — Booksellers at Hong Kong’s annual book fair are offering a reduced selection of books deemed politically sensitive, as they try to avoid violating a sweeping national security law imposed on the city last year.
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 Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,147.24, down 123.41 points.) Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B). Industrials. Down two cents, or 1.36 per cent, to $1.45 on 8.
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