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Montreal home sales in August up 4 per cent from year ago: QPAREB

Montreal home sales in August up 4 per cent from year ago: QPAREB

MONTREAL — The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers says home sales in Montreal rose four per cent in August compared with the same month last year.
Wealthy Russian with Kremlin ties gets 9 years in prison for hacking and insider trading scheme

Wealthy Russian with Kremlin ties gets 9 years in prison for hacking and insider trading scheme

BOSTON (AP) — A wealthy Russian businessman with ties to the Kremlin was sentenced Thursday to nine years in prison for his role in a nearly $100 million stock market cheating scheme that relied on secret earnings information stolen through the hacki
BlackBerry expects Q2 revenue to total US$132 million

BlackBerry expects Q2 revenue to total US$132 million

TORONTO — BlackBerry Ltd. expects revenue in its second quarter to total about US$132 million as it says it faced delays in closing certain large deals and lowered its full-year revenue outlook for its internet-of-things (IoT) business.
All in the family: What couples should know about shared bank accounts

All in the family: What couples should know about shared bank accounts

TORONTO — A relationship is all about sharing, but when it comes to finances it can get complicated. Take shared bank accounts.
US applications for unemployment benefits fall to lowest level in 7 months

US applications for unemployment benefits fall to lowest level in 7 months

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week fell to the lowest level in seven months with the labor market seemingly resistant to the higher interest rates put in to place to cool hiring. U.S.
Precision Drilling to buy CWC Energy Services in deal valued at $141M

Precision Drilling to buy CWC Energy Services in deal valued at $141M

CALGARY — Precision Drilling Corp. has signed an agreement to acquire CWC Energy Services Corp. in a deal valued at about $141 million including shares, cash and assumed debt.
China exports decline slower than expected in August as economy remains under pressure

China exports decline slower than expected in August as economy remains under pressure

HONG KONG (AP) — China’s exports declined at a slower pace in August, even as the world’s second-biggest economy remains under pressure from weaker demand both domestically and abroad. Exports for August slumped 8.
Greek shipper pleads guilty to smuggling Iranian crude oil and will pay $2.4 million fine

Greek shipper pleads guilty to smuggling Iranian crude oil and will pay $2.4 million fine

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A Greek shipper has pleaded guilty to a charge over it smuggling sanctioned Iranian crude oil and agreed to pay a $2.4 million fine, U.S. federal court papers seen Thursday by The Associated Press show.
Health agency probing Air Canada vomit incident that echoes broader customer woes

Health agency probing Air Canada vomit incident that echoes broader customer woes

MONTREAL — The outrage sparked by a passenger incident involving a vomit-smeared airplane seat reflects a broader frustration with flight operations in Canada, travel specialists say.
Liberals could ask Bank of Canada to stop hiking interest rates: NDP

Liberals could ask Bank of Canada to stop hiking interest rates: NDP

OTTAWA — The federal government should follow the lead of British Columbia's premier and ask the Bank of Canada to stop raising interest rates, the New Democrats said Wednesday.