23 h. ago New GlobeScan Report Shows Fairtrade’s Growing Influence with Canadian Consumers Amidst Shifting Ethical Expectations

Awareness, trust, and willingness to pay more for Fairtrade products remain strong amid inflation and market uncertainty Ottawa, ON, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A new independent study from GlobeScan reveals that Fairtrade is making steady gains in Canadian consumer awareness, trust, and purchasing loyalty, reinforcing its position as one of the most credible […]

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27 h. ago Oil Swings as Investors Watch for Trump’s Plan on Iran Conflict

Oil fluctuated as the market remained on alert for whether President Donald Trump will plunge the US into the conflict between Israel and Iran.

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3 d. ago ANALYSIS: Jets could have a number of holes to fill in free agency

With two weeks remaining before the NHL free agent market opens, there could be a few openings on the Winnipeg Jets roster -- depending on how things shake out.

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2 w. ago US job openings rose unexpectedly in April, a sign the American labor market remains resilient

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. job openings rose unexpectedly in April, showing that the labor market remains resilient in the face of uncertainty arising from President Donald Trump’s trade wars. The Labor Department reported Tuesday that employers posted 7.4 million job vacancies in April, up from 7.2 million in March. Economists had expected openings to drift […]

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2 w. ago Mark Carney must let open banking do its job if he wants to move fast to improve Canada

It's critical to remember Canada’s financial strength doesn’t come from banks; it comes from the agility of the little guy

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4 w. ago AP Exclusive: US meatpacking workers win back pensions in new union contract with JBS

U.S. meatpacking workers are getting their first new pension plan in nearly 40 years under a contract agreement between JBS, one of the world’s largest meat companies, and an American labor union. The United Food and Commercial Workers union said Thursday that 26,000 meatpacking workers at 14 JBS facilities would be eligible for the pension […]

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last month Real’s April Agent Survey: Market Momentum Slips, But Agents Remain Upbeat

Housing market recovery remains in holding pattern; Agents report limited but intentional use of private listings TORONTO & NEW YORK — The Real Brokerage Inc. (NASDAQ: REAX, “Real”), a technology platform reshaping real estate for agents, home buyers and sellers, today released results from its April 2025 Agent Survey. Agents reported a modest pullback in […]

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