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New Pamela Anderson, Bryan Baeumler shows among Corus' fall/winter plans

New Pamela Anderson, Bryan Baeumler shows among Corus' fall/winter plans

TORONTO — A Pamela Anderson cooking show and a new docuseries from Bryan and Sarah Baeumler are among the homegrown highlights of Corus Entertainment’s TV plans, with the broadcaster’s content boss touting a focus on unscripted “Canadian content that
Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate for first time in more than four years

Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate for first time in more than four years

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada marked a major turning point in its fight against inflation on Wednesday as it lowered its key interest rate for the first time in more than four years, making it the first central bank in the G7 to cut rates.
Bank of Canada's rate cut could spur housing demand as Toronto home sales fall in May

Bank of Canada's rate cut could spur housing demand as Toronto home sales fall in May

TORONTO — Real estate market analysts say the Bank of Canada's much anticipated decision to lower its key interest rate could be the sign that many would-be homebuyers have been waiting for to make their move.
NBA advocates for federal regulatory gambling framework in wake of Porter ban

NBA advocates for federal regulatory gambling framework in wake of Porter ban

The NBA's deputy commissioner and chief operating officer says the league wants a strong federal regulatory framework for legalized gambling in the United States.
Proposed class action launched against TD related to anti-money-laundering issues

Proposed class action launched against TD related to anti-money-laundering issues

TORONTO — A proposed class-action lawsuit has been launched against TD Bank related to the ongoing investigations into the bank's anti-money-laundering program in the U.S.
Competition Bureau says SiriusXM Canada agrees to pay $3.3-million penalty

Competition Bureau says SiriusXM Canada agrees to pay $3.3-million penalty

GATINEAU, Que. — The Competition Bureau says SiriusXM Canada has agreed to pay a $3.3-million penalty after an investigation into the satellite radio and streaming company's subscription plan pricing.
Boeing launches NASA astronauts for the first time after years of delays

Boeing launches NASA astronauts for the first time after years of delays

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Boeing launched astronauts for the first time Wednesday, belatedly joining SpaceX as a second taxi service for NASA.
UN secretary-general calls for 'windfall' tax on profits of fossil fuel companies

UN secretary-general calls for 'windfall' tax on profits of fossil fuel companies

GENEVA (AP) — U.N. Secretary General António Guterres called Wednesday for a “windfall” tax on profits of fossil fuel companies to help pay for the fight against global warming, decrying them as the “godfathers of climate chaos.
Anthropic brings its safety-first AI chatbot Claude to Canada

Anthropic brings its safety-first AI chatbot Claude to Canada

One of the buzziest artificial intelligence chatbots in the global tech sector has arrived in Canada with the hope of spreading its safety-first ethos.
Text of the Bank of Canada's decision to cut its key interest rate target

Text of the Bank of Canada's decision to cut its key interest rate target

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate target by 25 basis points to 4.75 per cent on Wednesday. Here is the text of the central bank's decision: The Bank of Canada today reduced its target for the overnight rate to 4.