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Tech execs say building up tech ecosystem means resisting allure of U.S., acquisition

Tech execs say building up tech ecosystem means resisting allure of U.S., acquisition

TORONTO — A trio of the biggest names in tech say they resisted the allure of the U.S. — and cash-rich businesses that saw them as an acquisition target — and hope the next generation of Canadian entrepreneurs will do the same. Shopify Inc.
Canada's first beach cleaning robot is coming to Ontario parks this summer

Canada's first beach cleaning robot is coming to Ontario parks this summer

SUTTON WEST — Don’t be alarmed if you see a Zamboni-like rover roaming Ontario's shores this summer – it’s a beach cleaning robot being tested in some provincial parks.
Want your money to have a positive impact? What to know about ESG investing

Want your money to have a positive impact? What to know about ESG investing

Investing in funds that align with your values such as supporting companies fighting climate change is much more accessible today, but experts say it takes research and diligence to determine if your money is actually working for a good cause.
Here's a list of May inflation rates for selected Canadian cities

Here's a list of May inflation rates for selected Canadian cities

OTTAWA — Canada's annual inflation rate was 1.7 per cent in May, Statistics Canada says.
Here's a list of May inflation rates for Canadian provinces

Here's a list of May inflation rates for Canadian provinces

OTTAWA — Canada's annual inflation rate was 1.7 per cent in May, Statistics Canada says. Here's what happened in the provinces (previous month in brackets): — Newfoundland and Labrador: 0.5 per cent (0.4) — Prince Edward Island: 0.7 per cent (0.
Powell says Fed can wait to reduce interest rates as Trump demands cuts

Powell says Fed can wait to reduce interest rates as Trump demands cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve will continue to wait and see how the economy evolves before deciding whether to reduce its key interest rate, Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday, a stance directly at odds with President Donald Trump’s calls for i
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital route for oil. Closing it could backfire on Iran

The Strait of Hormuz is a vital route for oil. Closing it could backfire on Iran

The war between Israel and Iran has raised concerns that Iran could retaliate by trying to close the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most important oil chokepoint due to the large volumes of crude that pass through it every day. The U.S.
Saskatchewan Crown corporations raise $510 million in consolidated net earnings

Saskatchewan Crown corporations raise $510 million in consolidated net earnings

REGINA — Saskatchewan's Crown corporations are reporting consolidated net earnings of $510 million for this year, slightly lower than last year.
Stocks rally and oil tumbles as Wall Street hopes for a limited retaliation after US strikes on Iran

Stocks rally and oil tumbles as Wall Street hopes for a limited retaliation after US strikes on Iran

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S.
S&P/TSX composite finishes higher on Monday, U.S. markets also rise

S&P/TSX composite finishes higher on Monday, U.S. markets also rise

TORONTO — Strength in technology and materials helped Canada’s main stock index close over 100 points higher Monday, while U.S. markets also saw gains amid declines in oil prices.