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North American stock markets started lower on Thursday as rising oil prices and climbing treasury yields weighed on investor sentiment. The uptick in yields is approaching levels not seen since before the Great Recession. Tensions between Iran and the United States continue to contribute to the uncertain global economic climate.
Bond yields near historic highs and Iran-U.S. tensions rattle markets as Thursday trading begins.
Uber drivers in Canada are pushing for better working conditions ahead of the FIFA World Cup, which will bring large crowds of soccer fans to Toronto and Vancouver. Drivers are bracing for increased demand and difficult traffic conditions during the tournament. The piece highlights tensions between ride-hailing workers and platforms as a major international event approaches.
World Cup fever is coming — but for ride-hailing drivers, the surge means more stress before a single goal is scored.
Montreal merchants are preparing for a major economic boost as the Canadiens' playoff run overlaps with the Formula One Grand Prix, creating an unusually busy period for the city. The rare collision of two major events is expected to drive significant foot traffic and spending across local businesses. Retailers, restaurants, and hospitality venues are positioning themselves to make the most of the surge.
Two of Montreal's biggest draws land at once — and local businesses are racing to cash in.
The Saskatchewan Realtors Association is expressing conditional support for the acquisition of Information Services Corporation (ISC), provided that existing conditions and services remain unchanged. The association's CEO sees potential for improvement through collaboration following the deal. The stance reflects cautious optimism from a key industry stakeholder in the province's real estate sector.
Saskatchewan realtors cautiously back ISC's takeover — but only if nothing changes for them.
Two Canadian steel companies have agreed to pay $19 million USD to resolve U.S. Justice Department claims that they misrepresented the origin of steel products as Canadian or American to avoid tariffs. The alleged scheme involved steel that actually originated from Europe and Asia, with the claims dating back to 2019. The settlement marks a significant enforcement action targeting tariff evasion in cross-border trade.
Canadian steel firms caught dodging U.S. tariffs — a $19M morning reminder that trade rules have teeth.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the detection of potato wart in soil samples from a single potato field in Prince Edward Island. The discovery has prompted the U.S. potato industry to call for a ban on Canadian potatoes. Potato wart is a fungal disease that can devastate potato crops and is tightly regulated at the border.
One infected P.E.I. field could shut Canadian spuds out of the U.S. market — a high-stakes morning for potato farmers.
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