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January home sales fall as high mortgage rates, prices freeze out would-be buyers

January home sales fall as high mortgage rates, prices freeze out would-be buyers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in January as rising mortgage rates and prices put off many would-be homebuyers despite a wider selection of properties on the market. Sales fell 4.
Private equity firm Onex reports Q4 loss compared with profit a year earlier

Private equity firm Onex reports Q4 loss compared with profit a year earlier

TORONTO — Onex Corp. reported a loss in its fourth quarter compared with a profit a year earlier. The private equity firm, which keeps its books in U.S.
Canada can legally challenge tariffs, but will Trump fall in line with the ruling?

Canada can legally challenge tariffs, but will Trump fall in line with the ruling?

If U.S. President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on Canadian goods as he’s repeatedly threated to do, experts say Canada has a strong case to challenge it under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico free trade agreement.
Australia warns airlines to beware of a potential Chinese navy live-fire exercise in the Tasman Sea

Australia warns airlines to beware of a potential Chinese navy live-fire exercise in the Tasman Sea

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia warned airlines flying between Australian airports and New Zealand to beware of Chinese warships potentially conducting a live-fire exercise in the Tasman Sea, officials said Friday.
ESPN and Major League Baseball agree to end their deal after 2025 season, AP source says

ESPN and Major League Baseball agree to end their deal after 2025 season, AP source says

ESPN's coverage of Major League Baseball games will conclude at the end of the 2025 season. Both parties agreed to end their national television deal early, a person with knowledge of the decision said Thursday.
Competition Bureau doubles down on claims Rogers "Infinite" data claim is false

Competition Bureau doubles down on claims Rogers "Infinite" data claim is false

OTTAWA — The Competition Bureau is doubling down on its claims that Rogers' unlimited data promise is misleading.
A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

TORONTO — A running list of election promises announced by the Ontario Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in the province's snap election campaign. The vote is set for Feb. 27. Progressive Conservatives Feb.
Unifor has 'grave concern' over Stellantis work halt in Brampton, Ont.

Unifor has 'grave concern' over Stellantis work halt in Brampton, Ont.

BRAMPTON, Ont. — The country's largest private sector union says it's gravely concerned by Stellantis' unexpected announcement that it's halting work at the Brampton Assembly Plant in Ontario.
B.C. task force aims to grow agriculture, food processing industries

B.C. task force aims to grow agriculture, food processing industries

British Columbia is launching a task force focused on growing the agriculture and food processing industries after years of struggle due to climate, labour concerns and now the threat of tariffs from the United States.
Rogers cutting 'small percentage' of customer service employees

Rogers cutting 'small percentage' of customer service employees

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. says it has laid off employees from its customer service department amid a shift in customer habits.
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