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Las Vegas tourism is down. Some blame Trump's tariffs and immigration crackdown

Las Vegas tourism is down. Some blame Trump's tariffs and immigration crackdown

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tourism in Las Vegas is slumping this summer, with resorts and convention centers reporting fewer visitors compared to last year, especially from abroad , and some officials are blaming the Trump administration’s tariffs and immigrat
Las Vegas tourism is down. Some blame Trump's tariffs and immigration crackdown

Las Vegas tourism is down. Some blame Trump's tariffs and immigration crackdown

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tourism in Las Vegas is slumping this summer, with resorts and convention centers reporting fewer visitors compared to last year, especially from abroad , and some officials are blaming the Trump administration’s tariffs and immigrat
Economists split on BoC's next rate move after July inflation data

Economists split on BoC's next rate move after July inflation data

OTTAWA — Economists say they found some encouraging signs in the latest inflation numbers but some warn the Bank of Canada might need a bit more convincing to cut its key interest rate next month. The annual rate of inflation fell to 1.
New Brunswick deficit forecast rises by almost 22 per cent to $668.7 million

New Brunswick deficit forecast rises by almost 22 per cent to $668.7 million

FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government is revising its budget deficit upward by almost 22 per cent, adding that "unstable trade conditions" and poor weather are casting a shadow over the province's finances.
Renting vs. buying: Is renting for life really that bad?

Renting vs. buying: Is renting for life really that bad?

The rent-versus-buy debate has long divided financial experts and aspiring homeowners, with no clear winner in sight.
Apple launches program in Canada helping customers self-repair devices

Apple launches program in Canada helping customers self-repair devices

Canadians who want to repair their own Apple devices can now get parts, tools and manuals from the tech giant, which brought its self-service repair program to the country on Tuesday.
Grocery and drugstore retailer Loblaw completes four-for-one stock split

Grocery and drugstore retailer Loblaw completes four-for-one stock split

TORONTO — Loblaw Cos. Ltd. says it has completed its plan for a four-for-one stock split of its common shares. The grocery and drugstore retailer says its common shares began trading on a post-split basis as of market open on Tuesday.
Here's a list of July inflation rates for selected Canadian cities

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

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

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

OTTAWA — Canada's annual inflation rate was 1.7 per cent in July, Statistics Canada says. Here's what happened in the provinces (previous month in brackets): — Newfoundland and Labrador: 1.6 per cent (1.2) — Prince Edward Island: 1.2 per cent (0.
'Part of me is gone': Abrupt end for Fraser Downs track a blow to B.C. horse racing

'Part of me is gone': Abrupt end for Fraser Downs track a blow to B.C. horse racing

Kristina Rennich started working as a groom at the Fraser Downs racetrack, formerly known as Cloverdale Raceway, when she decided to turn her passion for horses into a career at the age of 12.