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How younger Canadians can prepare themselves for a potential recession

How younger Canadians can prepare themselves for a potential recession

TORONTO — "I'd be lying if I said a looming recession wasn't worrying," says Braveen Kumar, who is currently working on building his freelance business.
Europe's central bank to hike rates in July, 1st in 11 years

Europe's central bank to hike rates in July, 1st in 11 years

AMSTERDAM (AP) — The European Central Bank will raise interest rates next month for the first time in 11 years, followed by another hike in September, as it catches up with other central banks worldwide in pivoting from supporting the economy during
More Americans apply for jobless benefits last week

More Americans apply for jobless benefits last week

WASHINGTON (AP) — More Americans applied for jobless aid last week, but the total number of Americans collecting unemployment remains at a five-decade low.
War rap: In Ukraine, an angry voice for a furious generation

War rap: In Ukraine, an angry voice for a furious generation

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — From the battlefronts of Ukraine comes rap music — filled with the anger and indignation of a young generation that, once the fighting is done, will certainly never forget and may never forgive.
Fire caused by suspected arson in S. Korea kills at least 7

Fire caused by suspected arson in S. Korea kills at least 7

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A fire caused by suspected arson spread through an office building Thursday in South Korea's Daegu city, killing at least seven people and injuring dozens of others, local fire and police officials 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 Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,792.43, down 135.78 points.) Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE). Energy. Up 40 cents, or 4.8 per cent, to $8.75 on 14.6 million shares.
S&P/TSX composite falls as inflation fears stoked after crude hits three-month high

S&P/TSX composite falls as inflation fears stoked after crude hits three-month high

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index snapped a two-day winning streak as crude oil prices rose to a three-month high, suggesting that inflation may not be tamed heading into next week's meeting of the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Ad-supported streaming platform Pluto TV coming to Canada in deal with Corus

Ad-supported streaming platform Pluto TV coming to Canada in deal with Corus

TORONTO — Free streaming service Pluto TV is coming to Canada this fall, the latest in a growing number of ad-supported alternatives to Netflix and other subscription platforms.
Shopify releases shareholder vote tally on proposal to give CEO key voting rights

Shopify releases shareholder vote tally on proposal to give CEO key voting rights

A vote to grant Shopify Inc. chief executive Tobi Lütke key voting power passed by a slim margin, the company revealed. The Ottawa e-commerce giant announced Wednesday that 53.
New Ukraine ambassador calls European energy crisis an opportunity for Canada

New Ukraine ambassador calls European energy crisis an opportunity for Canada

CALGARY — Ukraine's new ambassador to Canada issued a call Wednesday to Canadian oil and gas companies to help in the fight against Russia by entering and expanding into the European market.