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U.S. producer prices surge in July as Trump tariffs push costs higher

U.S. producer prices surge in July as Trump tariffs push costs higher

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. wholesale inflation surged unexpectedly last month, signaling that President Donald Trump’s sweeping taxes on imports are pushing costs up and that higher prices for consumers may be on the way.
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Racial profiling of customers a neglected human rights issue, report says

Racial profiling of customers a neglected human rights issue, report says

Heiltsuk Tribal Council Chief Marilyn Slett says no one in her community is immune to the small acts of racial profiling that can embed themselves in the everyday life of an Indigenous person in Canada.
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Canadians are holding more cash in their wallets, Bank of Canada finds

Canadians are holding more cash in their wallets, Bank of Canada finds

OTTAWA — A new survey from the Bank of Canada shows Canadians are keeping more cash in their wallets in an increasingly digital world.
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Supreme Court allows Mississippi to require age verification on social media like Facebook and X

Supreme Court allows Mississippi to require age verification on social media like Facebook and X

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday refused for now to block enforcement of a Mississippi law aimed at regulating the use of social media by children, an issue of growing national concern.
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One-third of renters spend more than 50% of income on rent: survey

One-third of renters spend more than 50% of income on rent: survey

Despite the financial hardship, the survey found 66 per cent of those spending big on rent still say they don't want a roommate.
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Taylor Swift's economic pull makes orange the new green for big brands

Taylor Swift's economic pull makes orange the new green for big brands

Taylor Swift's upcoming album release and her love of all things orange isn't lost on her fans - or brands that are seeking a ride on what has become an enormous economic tailwind.
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Taylor Swift's economic pull makes orange the new green for big brands

Taylor Swift's economic pull makes orange the new green for big brands

Taylor Swift's upcoming album release and her love of all things orange isn't lost on her fans - or brands that are seeking a ride on what has become an enormous economic tailwind.
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Fact File: No truth to online claims of dramatic drop in potato exports to U.S.

Fact File: No truth to online claims of dramatic drop in potato exports to U.S.

While Canadians wait for news of an improved trade situation with the United States, false reports about quiet deals with other countries have begun to fill the void.
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Toronto's first Simons location marks 'new chapter' for department store: CEO

Toronto's first Simons location marks 'new chapter' for department store: CEO

TORONTO — Wandering through Simons's newest store a day before it opened on Thursday, Bernard Leblanc had a quiet confidence despite the busyness surrounding him.
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Were you planning to fly Air Canada? What you need to know about a looming strike

Were you planning to fly Air Canada? What you need to know about a looming strike

For summer travellers worried about what this means for their plans, here's what you need to know.
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